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Our Mission and Vision

About Us

Our school's greatest strength is our common vision--teachers, staff members, parents, and administrators are dedicated to teaching our children the academic, social, and personal skills that encourage the love of learning. Our goal is for our students to become responsible citizens who will enjoy productive lives. We strive to meet the individual needs of student learning styles while focusing on the "whole child."

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to provide a rigorous academic program that challenges each student to achieve their fullest potential while fostering a joyful and nurturing environment. We celebrate our community and take pride in offering diverse programs that honor multicultural respect and promote inclusivity. With a dedicated team, we are committed to creating lifelong learners who are prepared to thrive in a global society.

Our vision is to be a center of excellence that promotes leadership and critical thinking while cultivating creativity and kindness to ensure all students persevere and succeed.

News & Announcements

2026 parent welcome letter

UPDATE: Class lists will be posted on Monday, August 10

New student orientation flyer

Recess lunch Schedule

Homeless ED Office Summer Resources

Vena Career Day 2026

LA Unified - ARTS FEST 2026 is Here! El Festival de Artes 2026 del Distrito Unificado de Los Ángles ha llegado!

When: Saturday, April 18th
Where: Ramón C. Cortines School of VAPA
Time: 9am - 4PM
Experience the LAUSD Arts Fest, where scholar artists showcase creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. This event will elevate student talents,
build community and unite the creative heartbeat of greater Los Angeles.

Cuándo: Sábado 18 de abril
Dónde: Escuela Ramón C. Cortines de VAPA
Hora: 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m.

Disfrute del Festival de Artes del LAUSD, donde artistas académicos muestran su creatividad, colaboración y pensamiento crítico.
Este evento elevará el talento estudiantil, fortalecerá la comunidad y unirá el corazón creativo del área metropolitana de Los Ángeles.

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