About Us
Short Avenue Elementary is a small, public school located in the Del Rey area of Los Angeles. We pride ourselves in being a diverse, community-based school with multiple enrichment programs in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Language, and Mathematics. The community surrounding the school, including parents, students, and staff, are dedicated to its success and contribute much of their time and talents to ensure that the students receive a well-balanced education. Many of the staff members have been working at the school for more than 15 years and they think of the students and families as their own. Focused on the whole child, the thoughtful curriculum includes TK-6, school-wide hands-on science projects, Spanish for all classes, technology education, visual and performing art classes, STEAM Exhibition Nights, and much more. Teachers are incorporating technology into their everyday instruction through the use of iPads, Chromebooks, and Google Classroom. Short Avenue is in the candidacy phase of becoming an International Baccalaureate World School and excited about the opportunities that this program will bring. Stop by the school and you will see delightful, happy children blossoming from dedicated, caring, enthusiastic and happy teachers, staff and principal, bolstered by passionate and committed parents and volunteers.
Short Avenue Elementary is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.
Short Avenue Elementary is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.
Short Avenue Mission Statement
Short Avenue Elementary School's mission calls upon all staff and parents, in working together, to enrich our students through innovative real-world, student-centered, concept-based learning. Through this process of inquiry, collaboration, communication, design, and critical thinking, all students will confidently exhibit 21st Century skills that will effectively prepare them for a world of diverse, global opportunities. In addition, Short Avenue students will understand how their comprehensive education provides them with, not just the knowledge and skills, but also the integrity to become productive, disciplined, and responsible citizens of the world.
"Skills that will prepare them for a world of diverse, global opportunities."
Short Avenue students strive to be:
Dear Short Avenue Families,
Superintendent Beutner announced that all LAUSD schools will be closed through June, 2020. You can find the latest updates about LAUSD and COVID-19 HERE. LAUSD Parent Hotline is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please feel free to call 213-443-1300 with any questions related to the COVID-19 virus.
Superintendent Beutner announced that all LAUSD schools will be closed through June, 2020. You can find the latest updates about LAUSD and COVID-19 HERE. LAUSD Parent Hotline is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please feel free to call 213-443-1300 with any questions related to the COVID-19 virus.
If you missed the virtual tour, here is a video of our school environment.
Short Avenue Staff Message To Students And Parents
Distance Learning Teacher Schedules
Short Avenue Elementary - 12814 Maxella Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066 - (310) 397-4234
2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
The school day is from 8:00 - 2:23 / Monday - Friday
Dismissal time on Tuesdays is 1:20
