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EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 

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WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY!

Student Life

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Expanded Learning Program

Expanded Learning Program offers before- and after-school experiences for all TK–8 students enrolled in Alta Public Schools.

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Learn, Family, Rigor, Lead

Parent / Caregiver / Community Information

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LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER

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WELLNESS / MEALS PROGRAM

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Mission & Vision

Mission is to provide a world-class education to every student through an inquiry and investigation school model that will prepare students to meet the challenges of a global 21st century.
 
Vision is to create a center for higher learning in Southeast Los Angeles where students learn to exceed expectations, to be self-aware and aware of others, to be responsible, inquisitive, prepared, passionate, inspired, engaged, independent, and love to have fun.
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Statement of Purpose

Academia Moderna’s vision is to create a center for higher learning in Southeast Los Angeles where students learn to exceed expectations, to be self-aware and aware of others, to be responsible, inquisitive, prepared, passionate, inspired, engaged, independent, and love to have fun.
 
Academia Moderna will apply the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP) tools and processes to be a school where partnerships for continuous improvement between teachers, parents, community and students are authentic and seek to prepare each student from Kindergarten to fifth grade for the challenges of the 21st century.
 
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An International Baccalaureate

Academia Moderna is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Program. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Program is recognized world-wide as providing the highest quality of education of education to prepare students to succeed at any college or any career they choose.
 
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12.The PYP transdisciplinary framework focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both at school and beyond. Informed by research into how students learn, how educators teach, and the principles and practice of effective assessment, the programme places a powerful emphasis on inquiry-based learning.
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Our Team
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Head of School

Ms. Evans
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Assistant Head of School

Melissa Castaneda
 
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Founders

Offering World Class Education For Every Child
 
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Is Recognized World-Wide As Providing The Highest Quality Of Education Of Education To Prepare Students To Succeed At Any College Or Any Career They Choose. Alta Public Schools Brings This World-Class Education To Your Children.
 
Alta Public Schools
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Academia Moderna Staff

Academia Moderna will be a model school of life-long learning through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program in the United States. We will create a dynamic environment where all staff cultivate, model, nurture, and promote our organizational values of real-world learning and application, servant leadership, inclusiveness, discovery, continuous improvement and accountability.
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Latest News

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Family Newsletter #4/ Boletin familiar n.° 4

We have a busy, and exciting week ahead of us! Please check out the newsletter for details! ¡Nos espera una semana ajetreada y emocionante! ¡Consulta el boletín para más detalles!
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Family Newsletter #4/ Boletin familiar n.° 4

We have a busy, and exciting week ahead of us! Please check out the newsletter for details! ¡Nos espera una semana ajetreada y emocionante! ¡Consulta el boletín para más detalles!
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Events

Timeline

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Coming Soon! / ¡Muy pronto!

• Spelling Bee 01/2026 / Concurso de ortografía 01/2026
• 100th Day of School 01/30/2026 / Centésimo día de clases 01/30/2026
• Regional Spelling Bee 02/2026 / Concurso regional de ortografía 02/2026
• Read Across America 03/2026 / Leer a través de América 03/2026
• Multicultural Gallery Walk 03/2026 / Exposición multicultural 03/2026
• 5th Grade Disneyland Trip 04/2026 / Viaje de fin de curso de 5.º grado a Disneyland 04/2026
• PBIS Carnival 05/2026 / Carnaval PBIS 05/2026
• Last Day of School 06/05/2026 / Último día de clases 06/05/2026
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Coming Soon 3D Pictures

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