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An international, dual language immersion school for grades K-5. Preparing our children to flourish in a rapidly globalizing community . Goethe International Charter School of Los Angeles.
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An international, dual language immersion school for grades K-5 Preparing our children to flourish in a rapidly globalizing community.
Goethe International Charter School of Los Angeles An international, dual-language immersion school whose academic standards and practices are designed to help students reach their full potential, while preparing them for the unique demands and opportunities of our global society.
Goethe encourages students to become… • Knowledgeable • Self-motivated • Critical thinkers • Culturally Empathetic Appreciate, understand, and communicate with people from other cultures.
Why Goethe is the right choice for your child • International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) • California Standards & Frameworks • Dual-Language Immersion • Educational EnvironmentIntimate, Rigorous and Accountable Goethe employs the highest standards and proven methods
What is the International Baccalaureate? An academically rigorous program where students: • Learn to make connections between traditional subjects and the real world • Become critical and reflective thinkers • Develop a positive attitude toward learning
The International Baccalaureate curriculum • Interdisciplinary instruction • Inquiry-based learning • Whole child conceptPhysical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development.
The advantages of a dual language program Goethe language immersion empowers students to: • Achieve academic proficiency in two languages • Meet and exceed peer performance levels on standardized tests • Develop a positive attitude toward themselves and students of other cultural backgrounds
Goethe is a supportive educational environment An atmosphere that is personal, rigorous and accountable • Students develop leadership, citizenship, strong work ethic, and core value system • Parental participation is an indispensable element of every child’s academic success • Teachers are committed to and accountable for each student’s academic achievement
Goethe is a uniquely diverse student body • Student families represent 56 countries -- virtually every continent! • 19 different languages spoken at home
Goethe students excel academically • 2012 School-wide API = 892 • 2011 Statewide and Similar Schools API Rank = 10 • 2011-12 CST Math Proficiency results = 82% Academic achievement and proficiency:
As a Goethe student your child will learn to… • Reach their academic potential • Communicate effectively in two languages • Embrace a spirit of discovery and possess critical thinking skills • Demonstrate a global perspective, cultural acceptance, personal responsibility
We invite you to discover what makes Goethe International Charter School the right choice for your child.