About Us

Loyola Village provides a strong academic and social foundation for all students so that they may discover and develop their potential to become self-motivated, productive, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

flowerIn partnership with the greater community, our mission is to:  
  • provide an enriched standards-based curriculum
  • set high expectations for achievement
  • promote academic excellence
  • collaborate, communicate, nurture and respect
  • encourage and support educational innovations
  • maintain a safe and nurturing environment
  • instill a love of learning

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SCHOOL-WIDE HONORS

  • CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
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  • 2012 Academic Performance Index (API): 860

  • Met all 2011 Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) criteria
  • LAUSD Arts Program Banner School, 2011
  • Magnet Center of Merit
  • California Title I Academic Achievement Award School
  • “Wonder of Reading” Library, opened with the generous support of Playa Vista
  • “Wonder of Reading” Literacy Grants
  • Growing Great Gardening Grant, 2008–present
  • Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Family of Schools member
  • Playa Vista Educational Trust: Music Center on Tour and 5th grade scholarships
  • City of Los Angeles Community Beautification Grants, 2009 - $9,500, 2007 - $5,000
  • Every Child Foundation, Beautification Grant, Kindergarten yard, 2008, $5,000
  • Renovated Auditorium, 2006, with a $50,000 gift from DECRON Properties
  • “Outdoor Classroom” environment, designed by Otis College of Art and Design
  • Kirk Douglas Playground Improvement Grant 

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THE ARTS ARE ALIVE AT LoVE

Loyola Village is dedicated to the arts! Both our traditional and Magnet Center campuses introduce students to an extensive arts curriculum. Some of our highlights include: 
 
  • LAUSD Arts Program Banner School, “Soaring to new heights through the arts”
  • Each grade level receives instruction in two arts areas, 15-week unit
  • Visual Art instruction for all First through Fifth Grade classes, two standards-based lessons each month
  • Orchestra, 75-members available to Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade classes - weekly classes in violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone
  • School owns over 20 orchestral instruments, plus rhythm instruments for Kinder, First and Second Grade classes
  • Guitar lessons for all Third Grade classes and Recess Guitar Club for Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade students
  • Ballet Basics for all Second Grader Classes, 10-week unit
  • Music lessons for all Kinder and First Grade classes
  • Kindergarten – “Great Artists” projects and weekly sing-along lessons
  • African Drum and Dance Ensemble, established Fall 2005
  • After-school STAR enrichment class, beginning and intermediate levels
  • Student Performance Opportunities/Exhibitions:
  • African Drum and Dance Ensemble – performances throughout year, on/off campus
  • LoVE Arts Alive Festival
  • Veterans’ Day – patriotic tribute, 3rd/4th Grade Chorus, November
  • December Holidays – Kinder through Fifth Grades, all students, four shows: thematic dance, music, poetry
  • Orchestra – December and Spring Concert
  • PTA “Reflections” Contest, December
  • Talent Show at Westchester High School – Booster Club sponsored
  • Guitar Ensemble – Spring concert with the Orchestra
  • Visual Art Exhibit – coincides with Open House, K-5th all students submit one piece of art, May
  • Spring Production – K-5th all students, 4 shows, June  
  • Westchester Community Partnerships:
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Music Department, collaboration w/ Dr. Tania Fleisher, winter concert
  • Art Department – “Family of Schools” annual art exhibihit
  • Otis College of Art and Design – Recycled art project
  • School’s Facilities
  • Auditorium - theatrical side-lights, spotlight, sound mixing board, wireless mics
  • Arts Set-aside Rooms (4): Art, Dance (barre, mirror), Drama (rehearsal space), Music       
  • Collaboration with The Music Center of Los Angeles County – Education Division
  • Symphonies for Schools – 5th Graders to Disney Hall, Los Angeles Philharmonic; buses funded, in part, by LA Philharmonic South West Heights Affiliate
  • Children’s Festival – Fifth Grade classes participate in dance program on the plaza
  • Music Center on Tour – funded annually by the Playa Vista Educational Trust
  • Two school-wide performance assemblies

SUPPORTING ACADEMIC/SOCIAL GROWTH and SOCIAL SERVICES

  • CHARACTER COUNTS! School

  • Academic Challenge Program

  • "Loyola Village Values" and "School-wide Rules for Learning Success"

  • Student Leadership Council

  • Monthly Leadership Awards Assemblies and Grade Leval Family Meetings

  • Dolphin Dollars Incentive Program

  • Literacy Coach for supplemental reading intervention

  • "Share and Care Art" Therapy, Cedars-Sinai Psychological Trauma Center

  • KOREH L.A. reading partners

  • Family Reading program

  • Loyola Marymount University (LMU) “Lions for Learning” literacy tutors and LMU "Bookworm Project" for Kindergarten

  • LMU Teacher Training and Observation Site

  • Westchester Rotary Club math tutors

  • STAR Education: quality childcare before and after school plus exciting enrichment classes such as science, gymnastics, Rock Stars, among many others

  • Part time Children's Library Aide

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  • ACTIVE PTA, BOOSTER CLUB, and STAR EDUCATION

  • PTA/Booster Club Family Nights and Book Fairs
    Funding for the arts: Art Teacher, Third Grade Guitar Instructor and Kinder/First Grade Music Instructor
    STAR Education – quality child care before and after school, plus enrichment classes
    STAR/Beyond the Bell 21st Century Grant