Walter Reed Middle School

4525 Irvine Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91602,
Tel: (818) 487-7600
Website: http: Walter Reed Middle School


Tomer Kleinman, SLC Coordinator
Tel: 818-487-7600; email txk3090@lausd.net
Debbie Vodhanel, SLC Assistant
Tel: 818-487-7600 ext. 306; email djv4258@lausd.net
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Orientation for Prospective Students & Parents, Oct. 24, 2012
Prospective students and their parents are most welcome to visit Reed’s SLC and meet the teachers. Our Orientation for Prospective Students & Parents will be held on October 24, 2012 from 6 to 8PM starting in the school auditorium. No RSVP is needed. Dates for SLC tours, brochures and applications will be available at this orientation.

 Teacher Recommendation Form & Application Form will be available for download after Oct. 24, 2012.
Download 2012-2013 SLC Brochure
Download Parent Orientation Flyer
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2012-2013 Tour Dates
Every Wednesday at 8:00AM in the school auditorium
October 24, 2012 at 6:00-8:00PM (This is the main orientation for prospective parents and students.
After Oct. 24th, SLC Tours will be on selected Wednesdays and Thursdays from November through February. Dates to be available after Oct. 24.

Walter Reed Middle School's Vision 
Walter Reed Middle School's vision is to provide its students with the ability to read, write and speak clearly; access information in a variety of ways, and become critical thinkers, by practicing problem solving in academic and societal situations. Walter Reed practices standards based instruction in order to help all students achieve mastery of the California State Standards in each content area.

Walter Reed Middle School is a traditional school and has an enrollment of over 1600 students in grades six, seven, and eight. 35% of our students were born outside the United States and 26 different languages are spoken in their homes.

Smaller Learning Communities
Thank you for your interest in Walter Reed’s Smaller Learning Communities (SLC). Matching educational and social opportunities to each child’s needs and abilities is our goal. Each SLC provides a challenging, educational experience in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning. Currently we have a total of 1,097 students (up from 943 in 2011) enrolled in the different programs on our campus:
  • Culinary Academy 
  • Environmental Science Academy 
  • Humanities Academy 
  • Individualized Honors Program-- Designed for: Students identified Highly Gifted by LAUSD with grades and achievement test scores at or above 97% in both reading and math 
  • Technology Academy 

2010-2011 Data
Total Enrollment: 1,650 (578 Grade 6, 545 Grade 7, 527 Grade 8)
API: 828
Average Class Size: 29.9 
API Rank: 7 (1-10 with higher being better; 10=highest 10% of all schools in a state)

CST 2012 (California Standards Tests, performing at Proficient or Advanced levels): 
  • English-Language Arts - 69%
  • Mathematics - 59%
  • Science - 66%
  • History/Social Science - 57%

Updated 10/12/11
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2 comments:

  1. katbrainOctober 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Word is that entrance is somewhat competitive (I don't know how much) and that they carefully review applicants, looking beyond straight scores to find students how show aptitude for independence and self-motivation.

    In addition to taking students from the area, approx. 130 permit in for regular honors level classes, unlimited enrollment for IHP (Individualized Honors Program or highly gifted; currently 68 students).

    For IHP, students are HG identified or HG performing, meaning that they look at the whole student. Just because test scores qualify doesn't guarantee entrance. They are looking for high level of thinking skills, motivation, independence, and those better ready for the program. Homework hours is same as load for honors and regular students. (Which is great, I think, because MORE WORK doesn't mean HIGHER QUALITY educational experience.)

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  2. katbrainOctober 31, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I went to their 10/26 event where you could visit up to 3 SLC talks. Each SLC has a set of specialty, math, english, etc. teachers that teach to that SLC's content. Noteworthy: Innovative project-based, cross-curriculum assignments; staff & students love their "amazing" librarian.

    I went to these 3 SLC sessions:
    1) IHP: they accepted 76 out of 280 applicants last year.

    2) Technology Academy is filled with newer Macs. Left early because teacher was pointedly snippy. Hey, it's the truth, but probably not indicative of the whole program and staff.

    3) Culinary Arts Academy: Very nice and passionate teachers! Program was new last year so this is only their second year. When they study history, they also cook historically!

    4) Humanities Academy: Excellent place for students who love performance (theater, music), cultural arts, and creative expression! Again, highly passionate staff who love their students and what they do. Modeled on high school Humanities programs for middle schoolers. Very active parent group.

    For every SLC, there seems to be at least 1-2 honors classes, which means that if your student is gifted, he or she can be placed in the honors math, english, culinary, etc. classes. Do check on the details.

    All in all, this is too far for me because it's in the valley north of Ventura Blvd but also dependent upon Laurel Canyon traffic. Has feel of college in that you pick a "major" (SLC) and are encouraged to be self-motivated. Currently 1,662 students are enrolled in grades 6-8, incl. 33% or 547 gifted students.

    Application & Teacher Recommendation Deadline:
    FEBRUARY, 24, 2012

    Acceptance Notification (by email):
    MARCH 23, 2012

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