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 Open School Tour Dates (Article) Submitted by Peggy Lew on Sep 25 (last updated Sep 25)
Open School will be offering two comprehensive school tours on Tuesday, October 24th and November 7th at 8:30 am in the auditorium. Tours will include an overview of the school, student and parent-led tour, and Q & A Session. The meeting will be approximately 1 1/2 hours long. Please plan to attend one of these tours as we will not offer additional dates. No RSVP required. Parking available in large parking lot on Osage Ave or street parking. We look forward to meeting you! |
 Calendar Tue 9/26 8:30 am Wed 9/27 6:30 pm Wed 10/4 7:30 pm Thu 10/5 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thu 10/5 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Tue 10/10 8:05 am Wed 10/11 7:30 pm Thu 10/12 12:50 pm Fri 10/13 12:50 pm Wed 10/18 7:30 pm Thu 10/19 (All day) to Fri 10/20 (All day) Tue 10/24 8:30 am to 10:00 am Wed 10/25 (All day) to Fri 10/27 (All day) Wed 10/25 7:30 pm  |
5540 West 77th St
