preparing our children to flourish in a rapidly globalizing community
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An international, dual language immersion school for grades K-5
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 International Charter School of Los Angeles
Goethe encourages students to become…
• Knowledgeable
• Self-motivated
• Critical thinkers
• Culturally Empathetic Appreciate, understand, and communicate with people from other cultures.
• 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
Why Goethe is the right choice for your child
What is the International Baccalaureate?
• Learn to make connections between traditional subjects and the real world
• Become critical and reflective thinkers
• Develop a positive attitude toward learning
An academically rigorous program where students:
The International Baccalaureate curriculum
• Interdisciplinary instruction
• Inquiry-based learning• Whole child concept
Physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development.
The advantages of a dual language program
• 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 language immersion empowers students to:
Goethe is a supportive educational environment
• 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
An atmosphere that is personal, rigorous and accountable
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.