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- EIN 95-3901313
- (818) 780-6226
- 14702 Sylvan St Van Nuys CA 91411-2220 USA
- www.ccsteaches.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Education, Primary & Elementary Schools
Mission: Ccs is a progressive elementary school in van nuys, california. For over 35 years, the school has stressed hands-on learning, a diverse environment, and involvement with the community around it. Ccs's curriculum prepares children for citizenship in a democracy. At every step, we relate study to life. We believe that children, just like adults, learn best when they are active participants in the world around them. We therefore begin each study with the children's knowledge and their questions. Our education allows each child to learn at their own pace, and to pursue particular passions within the context of a community of learners. All of the enjoyment, enrichment, and challenge working with others are part of the experience of every ccs graduate.
Programs: The school, with an enrollment of approximately 108 students for the 2016/2017 year, provides education to students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school offers tuition assistance to over 35% of its students, of which half are from poverty-level families. The school also provides an annual health fair offering free medical services and information to over 500 working-poor neighbors.
children's community school (ccs) offers a summer arts program (children's arts institute) that provides excellent summer activities for elementary school age children.