Foundations School Community

14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA, 91405-0914
Foundations Shool Community is the only K-8th grade progressive school in the valley. FSC is an academice school with a Social Studies core curriculum that forms the central focus of all work. Academic disciplines such as Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts are integrated within this Social Studies core. Students develop critical-thinking, leadership, communication, cooperative learning skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

School Overview:

Foundations School Community
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 75 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Sharra Gage

School Notes:

  • Developing academic proficiency Nurturing proactive learners Facicilitating problem-solving skills Creating children who will make a positive impact in the world

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Foundations School Community
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
The Keystone Van Nuys Campus
Gr. 7-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Crossroads School
Gr. 8-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Pinecrest School - Van Nuys
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
St Elisabeth School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Pacific School
Gr. 5-12 | 1.1 mi. away

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