Beyond the Brochure

Beyond the Brochure

Author: Christina Simon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2009-08-26

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781439245880

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With too many applications and limited openings at private elementary schools in Los Angeles, this book answers questions about the admissions process and how to give your child that competitive edge.


The Whitney Guide

The Whitney Guide

Author: Fiona Whitney

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780982530498

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The 10th edition of the Whitney Guide to private preschools, elementary through high schools is a must-have to all parents looking for the right school for their children. The reviews are written in a very down-to-earth way from a parent's perspective. Fiona Whitney is the author, school consultant, and the mother of two grown children. She has spent the last twenty years guiding families through the often time-consuming and stressful process of finding their way into the top private schools. Fiona gets it and will make the whole process easier. She also offer a Modern Manners Course P's & Q's for children age 4-14. Fiona Whitney is the premier school consultant in the Greater Los Angeles area and specializes in international relocations and last minute placements.


The Los Angeles Private School Guide, 2005 Edition

The Los Angeles Private School Guide, 2005 Edition

Author: Fiona Whitney

Publisher: Tree House Press

Published: 2004-10

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780971467729

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Latest edition of this carefully researched review of over 70 of the top private pre-schools, elementary, middle and high schools in the Los Angles area. Includes a section on public charter schools: How to start one and how to get into them. Discusses Los Angeles Unified School District's G.A.T.E. and Magnet programs. Helps parents focus on which school will be the best fit for both them and their child-economically, physically, and philosophically. Just about everything you've wanted to ask about a school-all in one single book.


The Whitney Guide - The Los Angeles Private School Guide 7th Edition

The Whitney Guide - The Los Angeles Private School Guide 7th Edition

Author: Fiona Whitney

Publisher:

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780982530405

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The Los Angeles Private School and Preschool Guide, both written by Fiona Whitney, helps parents find the right private school or preschool for their child. As a mother of two, Fiona visited and observed first hand, often several times, before a thorough review of the school was written. The reader will get a bird's eye view of the school through the discerning eyes of a parent, along with worksheets, maps, and detailed information on the top schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area. She also offers information on her one-on-one and group counseling service.


The Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Selective Public Schools, Seventh Edition

The Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Selective Public Schools, Seventh Edition

Author: Victoria Goldman

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2016-01-08

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 0807756563

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This is the best and most comprehensive guide to Manhattan's private schools, including Brooklyn and Riverdale. Written by a parent who is also an expert on school admissions, this guide has been helping New York City parents choose the best private and selective public schools for their children for over 20 years. The new edition has been completely revised and expanded to include the latest tuition, and scholarships. It now lists over 75 elementary and high schools including schools for special needs children.


The Los Angeles Guide to Private Schools

The Los Angeles Guide to Private Schools

Author: Victoria Goldman

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781569471135

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The first book to bring together all the essential information Los Angeles area families need when choosing an appropriate private school for their children. Here are in-depth descriptions of 116 independent schools, as well as public school choices, resources for children with learning disabilities, gifted and talented programs and accrediting organizations--arranged geographically. An invaluable resource for parents.


Los Angeles; a Guide to the City and Its Environs

Los Angeles; a Guide to the City and Its Environs

Author: Writers' Program California

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021410511

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Originally published in 1939, this guidebook to Los Angeles offers a fascinating snapshot of the city during a time of rapid growth and change. The book provides detailed descriptions of major landmarks, neighborhoods, and attractions, as well as insights into the social and cultural life of the city. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Los Angeles and the development of American cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


A People's Guide to Los Angeles

A People's Guide to Los Angeles

Author: Laura Pulido

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-04-23

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0520953347

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A People’s Guide to Los Angeles offers an assortment of eye-opening alternatives to L.A.’s usual tourist destinations. It documents 115 little-known sites in the City of Angels where struggles related to race, class, gender, and sexuality have occurred. They introduce us to people and events usually ignored by mainstream media and, in the process, create a fresh history of Los Angeles. Roughly dividing the city into six regions—North Los Angeles, the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley, South Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Harbor, the Westside, and the San Fernando Valley—this illuminating guide shows how power operates in the shaping of places, and how it remains embedded in the landscape.


The Three Questions

The Three Questions

Author: graf Leo Tolstoy

Publisher: Creative Company

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780871919625

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A king visits a hermit to gain answers to three important questions.