Welby Way Charter Elementary and Gifted-High Ability Magnet Home

1st Graders plant seeds and make observations in Science!

Our Kinder students show off their patriotism! 

5th Graders Play Ukuleles in Music Class!

Our students visit the library each week to relax with a good book!

Students enjoy time in our Wellness Center at recess and lunch!

TK students work together to use counters to do math! 

TK Students paint beautful masterpieces!

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Calendar

Oct 23

50th Day of School - Sports Day: Dress up in your favorite teams gear!

Snack Shack Open Today!

Time: 2:30 PM – 3 PM

Oct 24

POWW - Boo Bash/Trunk or Treat

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Oct 30

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40

Nov 6

Make Up Fall Picture Day

5th Grade Snack Shack

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 16

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

Nov 18

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

Nov 19

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

Nov 20

College Day - Where your college gear!

Shortened Day - Dismissal at 1:40pm

5th Grade Snack Shack

Time: 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM

Nov 23

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 24

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Oct 22

Webinar: College Advising for Student Athletes

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 23

Webinar: Protect What Matters Most: Family Preparedness and Peace of Mind

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Oct 24

LAUSD Health Screening Fairs

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Ulysses S. Grant High School  Address: 13000 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 28

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 9 AM
Location: Virtual

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 12 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 4

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Zoom link in description) Maywood Center for Enriched Studies 5800 King Ave Maywood, CA 90270

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Nov 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Nov 6

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Fremont High School 7676 San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90003

Nov 9

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
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News & Announcements

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Sharky's Restaurant Night

Take the night off from cooking and join POWW at Sharky's on Wednesday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Welby Way teachers will make special appearances for a Teacher Guac Smash from 4:00–6:00 p.m., serving up fresh guacamole for our families! Stop by for lunch or dinner, enjoy some familiar faces, and support Welby Way!
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Choices Brochure

The Choices application window opens this Thursday, October 1, and runs through November 6 at apply.lausd.net for the on-time application window. This is for families who Attend Welby Way through the charter lottery and do not live within the Welby Way attendance boundaries and have a sibling they would like to enroll at Welby Way for fall 2027; and students applying to the Welby Way Magnet or a middle school magnet for fall 2027.
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Come make Welby Way shine!

Come join us this Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. as we work together to help Welby Way shine!
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Welcome to Our School

Welby Way is located in the West San Fernando area of Los Angeles County. We are both an affiliated charter and gifted magnet school in one location. Recognized as a California Distinguished School 3 times and a National Blue Ribbon School, Welby Way continues to be one of LAUSD’s highest-performing elementary schools. Welcome to Welby! 

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Who We Are...

At Welby Way, students are passionate about learning. We strive to inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills adaptable to the needs of the 21st century; become creative, critical, and independent thinkers; cultivate perseverance, initiative, responsibility, and respect and establish a growth mindset, habits of mind, and scholarly behavior.
 

Read more about our mission, vision, and values

Partners/Accolades

  • Blue Ribbon
  • Distinction Award
  • MSA Award

At A Glance

  • 750 Students
  • 32 Teachers
  • 96% Attendance Rate
  • 81% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC ELA
  • 81% Met or Exceeded Standards in SBAC MATH