The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy delivers world-class education to South Los Angeles youth grades 6 through 12 while simultaneously developing academic achievers, athletes and activists committed to social change. The Academy is a community hub that offers students a safe and personalized learning environment and engages parents as partners in their children’s education. Why Not? Academy, which consists of a High School and Middle School, are public charter schools authorized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and are members of California Charter School Association.
The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy delivers world-class education to South Los Angeles youth grades 6 through 12 while simultaneously developing academic achievers, athletes and activists committed to social change. The Academy is a community hub that offers students a safe and personalized learning environment and engages parents as partners in their children’s education. Why Not? Academy, which consists of a High School and Middle School, are public charter schools authorized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and are members of California Charter School Association.
Russell Westbrook Partnership Focus Areas
ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS
- High Performing Charter Academy
- AP / Honors
- A-G requirements
- Dual Enrollment
- Inclusive environment for English learners and students with disabilities
- Technology integration
- College and Career Readiness
- Internships
- College-going culture and advising
- Digital Media Arts Entertainment focus
- Multi-tiered systems of support
ATHLETES
- Middle school and High school competitive sports
- Basketball, volleyball, soccer, cheer/dance, cross country
- Empowered Youth development via sports in partnership with LA84 Alliance and After-School All Stars
ACTIVIST
- Active Student Leadership Groups
- Civic Education through partnerships with Constitutional Rights Foundation and Facing History and Ourselves
- Internship with agencies that promote racial and social justice
- Capstone Projects focused on multi-year service projects and learning
Russell Westbrook Partnership Focus Areas
ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS
- High Performing Charter Academy
- AP / Honors
- A-G requirements
- Dual Enrollment
- Inclusive environment for English learners and students with disabilities
- Technology integration
- College and Career Readiness
- Internships
- College-going culture and advising
- Digital Media Arts Entertainment focus
- Multi-tiered systems of support
ATHLETES
- Middle school and High school competitive sports
- Basketball, volleyball, soccer, cheer/dance, cross country
- Empowered Youth development via sports in partnership with LA84 Alliance and After-School All Stars
ACTIVIST
- Active Student Leadership Groups
- Civic Education through partnerships with Constitutional Rights Foundation and Facing History and Ourselves
- Internship with agencies that promote racial and social justice
- Capstone Projects focused on multi-year service projects and learning
About
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School offers a safe, supportive environment in which highly qualified teachers lead a rigorous academic program. The school provides arts-based programming and essential hands-on digital learning tools.
Russell Westbrook Why Not? High School is a digital media and film-themed academy that ensures its students are college and career ready with dual college enrollment at Los Angeles Trade Tech College.
About
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle School offers a safe, supportive environment in which highly qualified teachers lead a rigorous academic program. The school provides arts-based programming and essential hands-on digital learning tools.
Russell Westbrook Why Not? High School is a digital media and film-themed academy that ensures its students are college and career ready with dual college enrollment at Los Angeles Trade Tech College.
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