Value Schools

Ready to find the ideal school for your TK-8th grade students? Downtown Value School is hosting an open house tomorrow! 📚 Learn about our before and after school programs, special art, music, and theater programs, and our commitment to a safe, inclusive environment. Join us at our school site on 950 W Washington Blvd from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ✨ —— ¿Listo para encontrar la escuela ideal para sus estudiantes de TK a 8.º grado? ¡Downtown Value School realizará una jornada de puertas abiertas mañana! 📚 Conozca nuestros programas antes y después del horario escolar, nuestros programas especiales de arte, música y teatro, y nuestro compromiso con un entorno seguro e inclusivo. Acompáñenos en nuestras instalaciones escolares, ubicadas en el 950 W Washington Blvd, de 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. ✨

Throughout the year our supporters invite our students to participate in incredible experiences that help them develop their potential. Recently, our students had an opportunity to express their gratitude. https://edl.io/n2009351

Base Camp, created by Foundation Board Chair Grant Cambridge, gives our students the chance to hike local mountains in the fall and spring while receiving mentorship and inspiration to help them develop their potential. Our Foundation Board is committed to creating a variety of experiences to reach all our students. https://edl.io/n2000467

For many years, world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Pearl Grimes has been an inspiring mentor and advocate for Value Schools students. On Saturday, she hosted the second session of the CARRY Foundation Speaker Series, providing an invaluable experience for our aspiring doctors from University Prep and Central City Value High Schools. The students had the opportunity to meet orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sonu S. Ahluwalia, MD, from Cedars-Sinai Hospital, along with medical student Nicole C. Oparaugo. https://edl.io/n1994924

Meghann Nuño, our experienced English Language Development Coordinator at Downtown Value School, has dedicated her career to creating lasting connections and empowering students to thrive academically and personally. Now in her third year at Downtown Value, Meghann reflects on the powerful impact that long-term commitment has on a school community. https://edl.io/n1993889

As we enter the 2024-2025 school year, we celebrate 23 years of providing the Value Schools brand of education to families in Los Angeles. The values we teach at our four schools reinforce those our parents impart at home and ultimately guide our students in their decision-making. The Value Schools Foundation provides students with access to inspiring educational experiences, which strengthens the impact of our educators and school leaders. https://edl.io/n1990425

Last spring, Susan Porath, wife of Value Schools' founder, Dr. Jerome Porath, introduced us to Ms. Shakila Stewart, who provided a one-hour presentation at University Prep with 9th grade students in the school's Community Room. https://edl.io/n1984838

At Value Schools, we are incredibly fortunate to be led by 18 creative, innovative, generous, and selfless professionals who serve on both our School Board and Foundation Board. This year, we proudly honor their volunteer service, which has had a lasting impact on our students, parents, and educators. Collectively, our current board members have provided an amazing 159 years of expert service to Value Schools. https://edl.io/n1984796

On behalf of the Value Schools community, we are pleased to share this year-end report, highlighting the progress we’ve made together for our students. This report reflects the positive impact of your ongoing support and partnership. We are grateful to all who have contributed to advancing our mission to provide every student with access to a quality education. https://edl.io/n1980196

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Lucia Gomez, the Freshman Seminar teacher at University Prep Value, exemplifies the profound impact of cultural identity and values in education. Lucia understands the power of recognizing and celebrating diversity in her classroom, particularly in the culturally rich neighborhood of Pico-Union. https://edl.io/n1970586

"I enjoyed every moment at Public Storage. Just learning about how everything works and how much the employees loved their job reinforced my hope of pursuing a career in architecture." – Taken from our survey, 11th Grade Student, University Prep Value https://edl.io/n1959046