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SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
Since 2009, Goethe International Charter School (GICS) has been offering a unique learning program with an international focus for students and families. Located on the campus of Marina Del Rey Middle School, GICS is a tuition-free independent charter school that provides a rigorous curriculum for all students that challenges the mind and nourishes the heart. GICS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme and a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme.
The GICS curriculum is based on the acquisition of significant and relevant knowledge and skills, the development of conceptual understanding, the formation of personal, positive attitudes and the capacity for students to take responsible actions. Our approach to learning is based on inquiry and encourages critical thinking and real-world application for all students. A key aspect of the IB program is the focus on language. GICS offers a German Language Immersion program as well as German and Spanish language acquisition programs. GICS also promotes Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a major emphasis for students.
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An Education Embracing Discovery, Inspiration, and Innovation
By Westside Neighborhood School
Westside Neighborhood School is a leading independent school for PS-8th grade students in the heart of Silicon Beach. WNS believes community is the foundation for nurturing innovative and creative thinking. Every day, we create meaningful opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds to collaborate and learn from each other. Our shared future benefits from their informed compassion. The school’s program is built on four pillars: Academic Excellence; Character; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Community. Faculty members model what they teach: respect and responsibility, love of teaching and joy of learning, sense of humor, open communication, and teamwork. Students are encouraged to be creative, independent and self-disciplined. We believe in the importance of fostering resilience in our students and value perseverance, effort and learning from our mistakes. WNS students understand the importance of community while respecting individual differences. Our goal is to instill in our students a love of learning, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of our world both in and outside the classroom. WNS continues to endure through the challenges of the pandemic, and currently offers in-person instruction for PS-5th grade under LADPH approval. All students are expected to return prior to the end of the 2020-2021 school year. To learn more about WNS and the admission process, visit wns-la.org
