Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a charter school?
A free public school open to all, with no admission requirements or entrance exams. If there are more applicants than available seats, students are admitted by lottery. Charter schools are run by a local nonprofit board, and are separate from the local school district.
2. Who can apply?
All children who are eligible to attend a traditional public school are eligible to attend any charter school, including students with special needs and those who are English Language Learners. Students are admitted to a charter school through a random lottery. However, charter schools typically must give admissions preference in the lottery to children who reside in the school district in which the charter school is located.
3. Does it cost to attend the school?
No. We are a free public charter school! Lashon Academy also provides all children with necessary school supplies such as Chromebooks, software, pencils, and notebooks, as well as trips to museums and performances. Lunch and snacks are provided free of charge for all scholars, except on early dismissal days. Scholars who arrive at school early will also receive free breakfast every day.
4. What is the average class size at Hebrew Public charter schools?
Our schools typically have an average of 25 students in each classroom. There are two teachers in integrated teaching classrooms (ICT) and two teachers co-teaching Modern Hebrew lessons
5. Why Hebrew?
Students in our schools learn Modern Hebrew for about 50 minutes a day, taught by native speakers of the language. Modern Hebrew is a fascinating language. It uses a different alphabet, and is read from right to left! It is a new language that was developed from an ancient one. It is in an entirely different language family from English, and in the same family as Arabic. As our students learn this challenging language, they expand their minds and their understanding of different places and cultures. And as their studies progress, we will connect them to opportunities to apply their language skills in real-life contexts through travel, internships, educational opportunities, and experiential learning
6. Do your schools have any religious classes or content?
No. Like all other public schools, our schools abide by the First Amendment and are totally non-sectarian. We are open to and welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. And we neither encourage nor discourage religious devotion in any way.
7. What grades do you offer?
Each one of our schools offers a different grade span:
Lashon Valley: ETK-5 7477 Kester Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91405- 818 514-4566
Lashon Valley Middle School: 6-8 15035 Valerio St Van Nuys, CA 91405
Lashon Valley Village: ETK-K 12326 Riverside Dr. Valley Village, CA 91607- 818 514-4566
Lashon City: ETK-6 3186 7th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018
8. Do you offer special ed?
Our teachers and support staff are mindful to ensure a positive learning and emotional environment for all our students and to ensure that every student develops a sense of belonging with fellow students, teachers, and support staff. Families with special needs students are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
