While many students choose to enroll in a specialty program like Music, Art, Scientific Arts, or Athletics, our Academic programs provide an array of enrichment opportunities for students to explore, while focusing support on the students’ overall academic success – complementing and enhancing their school day experience. Academic support is available to students in all of our programs, and students in all departments are encouraged to enroll in our College & Career Success program when they are closer to the college application process.
Heart of Los Angeles takes an individualized approach, emphasizing our students’ strengths and dreams and cultivating a strong sense of self. Our kids’ evolving needs guide development and implementation of academic supports, including project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
Classes are aligned with Common Core Standards and in-school material.
Youth are provided with homework help, tutoring, enrichment activities and classes, and field trips, in addition to parent and in-school support and much more.
Middle school students participate in a focused college-prep curriculum, building up to high school.
Juniors and seniors participate in a rigorous college access program, including mentorship, application workshops, SAT and ACT preparation, college tours and more.
Heart of Los Angeles alumni receive support from our College and Career Success department, which provides scholarship support, regular check-ins, and seasonal gatherings to ensure college matriculation, graduation, and career-readiness.
Academic programs are led by qualified teachers and volunteers, providing students with one-on-one support.
Heart of Los Angeles bridges a critical, widening resource gap for students and families in Los Angeles. The organization provides young people with access to free academic opportunities for our region’s working families.
In addition to providing students with academic support, we provide counseling services led by our on-staff Licensed Clinical Social Worker, parenting classes and workshops, and case management to all Heart of LA families to provide the best outcomes for our students.
Program Dates: Full school year, beginning in Fall (August). Summer programming is also available for enrolled students, but not required.
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Enrollment takes place twice a year
Age Range & Grade Level: Ages 6 – 11, Grades 1 – 5
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Enrollment takes place quarterly online unless otherwise noted.
Age Range & Grade Level: Ages 9 – 18, Grades 4 – 12
Requirements: No experience required, only a curiosity and willingness to learn collaboratively through experimentation.
Program Dates: Full school year, beginning in Fall (August). Summer programming is also available for enrolled students, but not required.
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Age Range & Grade Level: Ages 11 – 16, Grades 6-10
Requirements: Students must attend programming at least two days a week to remain enrolled.
The College and Career Success Department annually enrolls 50 eleventh and 70 twelfth grade students into the LEAL Program for weekly college preparation programming. As students are accepted into college, they are able to apply for our in-house scholarships and join our Alumni program.
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SmartStart and Scientific Arts Program Director
Bridges Program Director
College and Career Success Director
