Open Magnet Charter is an Affiliated-Charter and Magnet Elementary School (K-5) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. We are conveniently located near the 405 Freeway in the City of Los Angeles adjacent to the community of Westchester.
Like an oasis away from the busy city, Open students, parents, and staff come together to build a true learning community where students learn through meaningful experiences. Teams of two teachers sharing the same “cluster” of multi-age students design the instructional program to create a thematic project-based curriculum. Enrichment programs covering visual arts, vocal arts, orchestra, physical education, and gardening are also integrated. With its constructivist approach to teaching and a dedicated and diverse school community, Open is one of the most unique schools in the district.
Our goal is to inspire and support our students’ love of learning, thereby enabling them to master the skills they will need as lifelong learners and responsible citizens in our ever-changing society.
Information about upcoming tours will be available on our website in September-October. Click here on how to apply to Open Magnet Charter.
 Open Magnet Charter has been designated as a California Distinguished School in 1997, 2003, and just recently in 2012.  "[These Schools] demonstrate the incredible commitment of California's teachers, administrators and school employees to provide a world-class education to every student, in spite of the financial hardships facing our state and our schools. Their dedication is inspiring, and I applaud and admire their passion and persistence." In 2001, we were one of three schools chosen in the county of Los Angeles to be the recipient of the Los Angeles Educational Partnership Excellence Award. The LAEP Excellence Awards highlight the accomplishments of teachers, schools and school-communities in the Los Angeles Unified School District that have enhanced student learning and achievement in pre-K through 12th grade. |
 News Highlights A Thank You from Open Hearts! (Article) Submitted by Shazneen Gandhi on Apr 5 (last updated Apr 10)
We like to thank all the Open School families for their generosity that contributed to the success of the Backpack Drive. Open Hearts Committee |
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We are happy to announce that the Open School Community was able to provide 85 backpacks to the LA Foster Care Program filled with school supplies and hygiene products, as well as bookmarks and notes that were made by Open School students during Spring Conference Week rotations.