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Inquiry Approach
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Life After Lab School
At UCLA Lab School, all of our students become alumni and remain a vibrant part of our community for the rest of their lives. As important members of our special community, both your time at Lab School/CES and your post-Lab journey and achievements inspire our current students and faculty. Whether you roamed the Lab School/CES campus recently or many decades ago, you are an integral part of our history and community.
What are the benefits of inquiry?
- Engages children by building on their ideas and interests
- Offers authentic learning experiences
- Provides a natural way to integrate art and art making
- Deepens understanding of the curriculum through an interdisciplinary approach
- Develops the habits of mind of lifelong learners
- Develops empathy, emotional intelligence and socialization
- Promotes 21st century skills: creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication
Where do Lab Students go?
UCLA Lab School students are well prepared to make smooth and confident transitions into various middle schools in Los Angeles and beyond. Our Director of Middle School Placement partners with each Upper family and provides ongoing support and direction. Families receive a step-by-step guide outlining the placement opportunities in independent, parochial, and public schools, the application process, and what to expect. They also receive application and financial aid planning assistance and interview preparation.
The following is a list of schools to which Lab School students most often matriculate.
The Archer School for Girls
Berkeley Hall School
Brentwood School
The Buckley School
Campbell Hall
Chadwick School
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Emerson Community Charter
GALA
Geffen Academy
Harvard Westlake School
Immaculate Heart
Marlborough School
New Roads School
New West Charter
Oakwood School
Paul Revere Charter Middle School & Magnet Center
Stanford Online School
Wildwood School
Windward School
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Clear Learning Goals
Teachers begin by establishing clear learning goals aligned with rigorous state and national standards: Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, C3 Social Studies Framework and ISTE Standards -
Environment as the Third Teacher
With the learning goals in mind, teachers create rich learning environments that incorporate relevant resources and materials designed to spark interest. Children are encouraged to move and explore. -
Engaging Experiences
Teachers plan learning experiences to engage children in building the content knowledge and skills to help them meet the standards. -
Assessment as Part of the Learning Process
Teachers measure student progress throughout the school year to ensure that students are on the pathway to success. They weave in ways for children to demonstrate their understanding using all the senses and a variety of media—writing, drawing, painting, dancing, building, making music, using technology, and more.
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