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Alma Fuerte Public School
Alma Fuerte is a free public elementary school in Altadena. Alma Fuerte
has an innovative focus on entrepreneurship and personalized learning,
helping students develop the academic and achievement skills needed
for success in 21st century careers. Alma Fuerte is WASC-accredited and
received its charter authorization from the Los Angeles County Board of
Education.
For a tour and enrollment information, contact Anne Lee, Director of Operations,
at (626) 204-5265.
Altadena Children’s Center
At Altadena Children’s Center, the families of the children in our programs
who range in age from 2 months to prekindergarten fi nd programs that
meet the needs of the whole child within a developmentally appropriate
framework. Our family-centered approach helps to nurture healthy partnerships
between teachers and parents as we all work together to support
the children. We are eager to help families from diverse backgrounds to
discover that Altadena Children’s Center is the best place for their child’s
early education.
Contact Director Toni Boucher at (626) 797-6142 or visit accc-kids.org.
Barnhart School
We believe that education is a lifelong comprehensive human experience;
that social and emotional learning is as important as academic learning.
Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Barnhart is distinguished
through its focus on Early Literacy, Writers’ Workshop, the Virtues
Program, conversational Spanish at all grade levels, daily PE and a stellar
middle school program where students are graduating with acceptance
to their top choice high schools. In addition to a robust and rigorous academic
base of subjects, we provide a full range of co-curricular programs
including music, art, technology, Spanish and PE. In middle school, we
further extend learning to include classes in public speaking, life skills,
woodshop, theater arts, yearbook production, student leadership and
much more. Barnhart is known as a “down to earth”, diverse community.
We invite you to take a tour and talk with our parents and students. Come
meet our dedicated team of professionals, spend some time in our community,
and watch our students in action!
240 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia (626)446-5588 barnhartschool.org
Bishop Alemany High School
Founded in 1956, co-ed since 1970, Bishop Alemany is a beautiful,
sprawling campus with a diverse student population over 1,150. Offering
a full Honors and AP curriculum, in addition to college-prep, including Engineering,
Robotics, and Biomedical Science program. We are one of the
few schools in the LA Archdiocese with the AP Capstone distinction. We
maintain the optimum blend of study and athletics, competing in 22 different
sports, many at the Division 1 level. On-site facilities include multiple
athletic fi elds and courts; a swimming pool; gym; a 3,000 sq. ft. dance
studio; a student art gallery; and, coming soon, an advanced manufacturing
machine shop. Our commitment to excellence is built upon all of this
and a community of faith and devotion to service.
11111 N. Alemany Drive, Mission Hills (818) 837-5222, alemany.org, admissions@alemany.org
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