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

  • 2011 Academic Performance Index (API): 872 (+72 from 2010)
  • 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, 2008
  • “Wonder of Reading” Library, opened 2007, $35,000 gift from Playa Vista
  • “Wonder of Reading” Literacy Grants - $5,000 for new library books, 2010 and 2009
  • 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,” May 2011
  • Each grade level receives instruction in two arts areas, 15-week unit
  • Visual Art instruction for all 1st – 5th Grades, two standards-based lessons each month
  • Taught by published children’s book illustrator
  • Orchestra, 75-members, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
  • Weekly class with traveling music teacher
  • Violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone
  • School owns over 20 orchestral instruments, plus rhythm instruments for K, 1st, 2nd
  • Guitar lessons for all 3rd Grades and Recess Guitar Club for 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders
  • Ballet Basics for all 2nd Graders, 10-week unit
  • 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, October
  • Veterans’ Day – patriotic tribute, 3rd/4th Grade Chorus, November
  • December Holidays – K-5th all students, 4 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 – 5th Graders participate in dance program on the plaza
  • Music Center on Tour – funded annually by the Playa Vista Educational Trust
  • 2 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

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  • PTA/Booster Club Family Nights and Book Fairs
    Funding for the arts: Art Teacher (published children’s book illustrator) and Guitar Instructor
    STAR Education – quality child care before and after school, plus enrichment classes
    STAR/Beyond the Bell 21st Century Grant