Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks area elementaries (for instance, Sherman Oaks, Riverside, Dixie Canyon, Colfax) are generally considered “good.” For an initial discussion of Chandler–plus local options for middle school and beyond–check PARENTS SEEKING SCHOOLS Comment #5 and subsequent replying posts.
Kester Elementary/Kester Magnet (Gifted) was left off the list, probably because greatschools.net lists it in Van Nuys? Not on your Van Nuys list, tho’.
My twins are in 2nd grade here— one in Magnet, the other in Home School (with some special needs). We’re pretty happy w/the school, though sometimes I have pangs of guilt (well, I am Jewish) that my one twin in Magnet gets “enriched” activities like woodworking, learning recorder, performing in the Magnet musical, and several field trips, while her twin gets little exposure to these activities (1 field trip per year, no musical instrument, less art, no woodworking, no drama). The “enrichment” should be for ALL, not just the kids deemed “gifted” (a subjective appelation, since kids entering from K and 1st are not tested for high ability!).
I am trying to find a gifted school for my soon to be sixth grader. We are willing to move to accomodate his needs, but can not find a suitable school. Suitable as in not a bank breaker, does any one have any recommendations? Thank you
What a timely question. SAS program application will be coming out soon. Schools for Advanced Studies are LAUSD’s gifted magnets–without the magnet. They’re housed in neighborhood schools, and do not require points to get in. If the SAS is at the school you’re zoned for, your son will be in the SAS automatically. If you choose an SAS outside your boundaries, you will need to apply.
You can read more about them here: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/GATE/prog-opt-2.html
Applications will be due during the month of May.
Lists of schools by local district is here: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/GATE/prog-opt-3.html