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Stella Elementary Charter Academy

Stella Elementary Charter Academy

Stella Elementary Charter Academy

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 4

Welcome to Stella Elementary
Charter Academy!

We are a small school where every student is known, loved, and supported to thrive. We welcome all students of all abilities from transitional kindergarten to 4th grade to enroll in our high quality, joyful, and free charter public school! 
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At a Glance

Programs

As a Bright Star School, Stella Elementary Charter Academy offers our students rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom.

Academic Program

At Stella Elementary Charter Academy, we offer high quality instruction, a social justice focus, robust support, and enrichment opportunities for our students to thrive.

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Academic Program
Social Emotional Development

We believe that achievement and growth in core academic programs is important, and equally important is a child’s social-emotional development, physical wellness, and happiness. 

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Social Emotional Development
Enrichments

True to our focus on developing the whole child, we provide enriching learning opportunities – including art and dance – for all Stella Elementary Charter Academy students.

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Enrichments
Inclusive (Special) Education

Bright Star students, regardless of background or any learning needs they may have, experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom. 

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Inclusive (Special) Education
After School Program

Stella Elementary Charter Academy provides free after school programming every school day through After-School All-Stars.

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After School Program
Life Experience Lessons

We believe that students must be offered opportunities to enhance their education with real-life experiences (when safe and appropriate to do so).

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Life Experience Lessons

Our Values

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Integridad

means we need to be the best versions of ourselves

Our Values Ubuntu

Ubuntu

means our humanity is shared and we value kindness

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Kohyang

means hometown and encourages us to build meaningful connections

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Growth

means having a mindset that allows us to achieve excellence

Stella Elementary Charter Academy

Stella Elementary Charter Academy is currently located on two campuses in the West Adams and Baldwin Village communities. We have a seamless experience, curriculum, and program across grade levels and between our campuses.

School Address
Grades TK - 1: 2636 S. Mansfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Grades 2 - 4: 4196 Marlton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008
T. (213) 340-6700
F. (323) 978-2423

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Our Campuses

1. Stella Elementary Charter Academy (Grades TK - 4)

2. Stella Middle Charter Academy (Grades 5 - 8)

3. Stella High Charter Academy (Grades 9 - 12)

Student Testimonial

“Whenever I come to school, I’m feeling ready to learn, and I’m feeling energized”

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Our Staff Support

“One of the things I find really unique about Bright Star is that we don’t just focus on academics, we focus on the entire child.”

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After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles

Bright Star Schools is happy to announce our partnership with After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles on the 21st Century application.  If successful, this award will allow us to provide our students with a comprehensive after-school program at: 

  • Stella Elementary Charter Academy 
  • Stella High Charter Academy
  • Rise Kohyang Elementary School
  • Rise Kohyang High School  
  • Valor Academy Elementary School
  • Valor Academy High School

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