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We've Graduated!

2009-11-28T15:07:00.000-08:00

...or at least migrated...

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About Tanya

2009-11-28T11:11:00.000-08:00

For the most up-to-date GoMamaGuide information, including a peek at our new Middle School Guidebook, corresponding interactive Map, and plenty of free resources, join us at:

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Westside Guide to Public Elementary Schools

2009-09-11T22:09:00.000-07:00

Revised and Updated Edition
Expanded to 32 pages!

Featured in DailyCANDY Kids!
AND the LA Daily News!

Westside Guide to Public Elementary Schools:

Navigating Magnets, Charters, Permits & More
By Tanya Anton

"Best $$ I've spent in a long time!"

* Demystifies Magnets, The Point system, how Charters work
* Outlines how (and when) the different Lotteries take place
* Identifies when a Permit could help
* What to look for in a school and more...

includes:
* Complete Contact List of all Westside Public Elementary Schools (from Malibu to Westchester, Santa Monica to Westwood, Venice to Beverlywood)
* Handy month-by-month Timeline
* Evaluating Your Priorities Exercise
* Links and Resources
* All this for only $19.95 --about what you'd spend on a yoga class!
* No need to leave home -- Guidebook shipped to your door!

Get the Guide that has helped hundreds of Westside parents...

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Westside Guide Elementary Table of Contents

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Westside Guide to Public Elementary Schools by Tanya Anton

CONTENTS (Revised and Updated Edition)

Note 3
Contents 4

Overview: Why Public? 6

1
Begin in The Beginning: Some General Info
Why a Westside Guide? 7

Choices, choices, where do I begin? 7
What is the age requirement for Kindergarten? 8
How do I enroll my child in my local Kindergarten? 8
What if I am opposed to immunizations? Will I be denied enrollment? 9
What is Open Enrollment? 9
What if my child tests Gifted? 9
What do I look for while touring a school? 10Some specific things I'd look for 10
Priorities, priorities, what are my priorities? 11

2
Where to Look First: Your Neighborhood School
Why would I consider my local school? 13
How can I make a difference? 13

3
Magnets: One Choice
What is a Magnet School? 15
How do I apply to a Magnet School? 15
Do Magnets come with transportation? 16
How many Magnet schools can I apply to? 16
What is this "Point System" I keep hearing about? 16
How do I find out if my school is either PHBAO or Overcrowded? 16
What if we are an inter-racial family, which ethnicity do we check? 17
When do I find out if we got in? 17
What if I am waitlisted? 17
If I hold my kid back, reapply next year, can I keep my Waitlist points? 17
Are Magnet schools that much better than regular schools? 17
What if we want to apply for a Magnet for Middle School? 17
Magnet Recap 18

4
Charters: Another Choice
What is a Charter School? 19
What's an "Independent Charter" and an "Affiliated Charter? 19
Do I have to live in the LAUSD district to apply to a Charter? 19
How do I apply to a Charter? 19
Do Charter schools provide transportation? 20
What is this "ring of 5 Charters" in the Palisades? 20
How do I apply to one of the PCC Charters? 20
How do I choose? What are my odds? 20
When do I find out if we got in our chosen PCC Charter? 21
Will the PCC Elem Charters feed into their MS and HS Charters? 21
What are other Charter options? 21

5
Permits: Another Way In
Why & how do I "permit" into another school? 22
Is it true that SMMUSD is accepting inter-district permit requests again? 22
What if I live in SMMUSD, can I permit into another SMMUSD school? 23
What if I live in LAUSD, can I permit into a SMMUSD school? 23
What if I live in SMMUSD, can I still apply to a LAUSD PCC Charter? 24
What if I live in LAUSD, can I permit into a different LAUSD school? 24
What about permitting into or out of Culver City? 24
Can your neighborhood school refuse to release you? 24
LAUSD, SM and CC Permit Office Contact Numbers 25

6
Norm Day: A Last Minute Option
How does Norm Day work? 26

7
Handy Bonus Materials:
• Application Timeline 27
• Complete Contact List of Westside Public Elementary Schools 28
• Resources 32

Host A House Chat

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Come for the cocktails, stay for the PS Smarts!

House chats work like this:

If you gather 4 or more friends, I can come and do a 90 minute private session in the comfort of one of your homes that is personally catered to the group’s specific public school needs, with plenty of time for your burning individual questions. The price is a little more than the cost of one of my general seminars, but it is custom tailored to the group’s needs(think semi-private consultation) and I come to you. **You can make it fun by serving drinks and snacks, and the whole atmosphere can be lightened by learning among friends. (Clink.)

Great for StrollerMoms, KinderMoms, MiddleSchoolManiaMoms, and most recently due to shrinking incomes, GetMeOutOfPrivateSchoolNow!Moms.

The more friends you gather, the more cost-effective it gets. Price breakdown is as follows:

4 friends – $37.50 ea
5-6 friends – $35.00 ea
7-8 friends – $32.00 ea
9-10 friends – $30.00 ea
11-12 friends – $27.50 ea

Anything over 12 people would be considered a group rate and we can talk about specifics to accommodate your group.

If this sounds like a plan for you, the best way to proceed is to check with your group and find out what times work best for everyone…a mid-week evening, or weekend afternoon, or lunch hour during the week, and also how soon you are looking to schedule an event. Then email me atGoMama@mac.com and we can start to narrow down specific dates that work for everybody. Not limited to the Westside.

Thanks for inquiring! Cheers!

House Chats successfully thrown in Venice, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pico-LaBrea, Hancock Park, Larchmont…and spreading!

Individual Sessions

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Want the straight scoop, as it pertains to you, your child, without the group dynamic?

If one-on-one is more your style, consider booking a private consultation with me. Together we will sit down and discuss your needs, go over all your options, and customize a personal Public School Action Plan for your family.

To meet individually, I charge $99 for the first hour, and $45 for additional half-hour increments. Sessions take between an hour and two hours depending on your needs. To make it easy, I can come to you. Ask as many questions as you like. This is YOUR time!

As far as scheduling goes, please let me know if you are interested in a mid-week evening, a mid-day slot, or during the weekend, and ideally how soon you would like to meet. Then we can begin to narrow down some dates. Email me at GoMama@mac.com.

Thanks and I look forward to speaking with you!

Ask Tanya

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School Finder

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To Find A Westside Elementary School

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Events

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For the latest information on upcoming events and seminars, click here:

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To arrange to have Tanya speak at your school, community, or gathering please email her at GoMama@mac.com.

Buzz

2009-09-09T11:05:00.000-07:00

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Store

2009-09-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

For the latest GoMamaGuide Guidebooks, including the newly released Westside Guide to Middle School...

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Soapbox

2009-09-08T23:11:00.000-07:00

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NAVIGATING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM Seminar Info

2009-09-02T01:11:00.000-07:00

Stressed out about choosing a school? Overwhelmed with the process? Learn how to successfully navigate Magnets, Charters, Permits and more.

Please join us for
NAVIGATING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM:
Know Your Public Options

Presented by
Tanya Anton, author of “Westside Guide to Public Elementary Schools”

when:

Sunday, November 15th 5pm and
Sunday, December 6th 5pm

where:

ReDiscover Center
12958 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Map it!

cost:

$25 per person
Register now. Seats are limited. (This is a kid-free event please.)

what:
Get the facts and clear up any confusion you may have:
- Elementary, Middle School: what your options are
- Magnets and “The Point System” demystified
- How Charters work and who is eligible
- Permitting, Open Enrollment and other options
- How (and when) to begin the application process
- What to look for in a school and more
- Plenty of candid Q&A –bring your burning public school questions!

Learn in one night what I learned in over a year of research!

Register today:

November 15th event RegisterNow

December 6th event RegisterNow

"Best $$ I've spent in a long time!"

"Very helpful. I learned SO much!"

"You gave us such valuable info. I know it is all stressful, but I for one feel a bit better about our possible options."