We welcome the opportunity to provide you with additional information on how and when to apply to Operation Progress. Please contact us at 323-749-0699 to learn more.
New Student Criteria
- Current 2nd graders (Entering 3rd grade in the coming school year)
- Qualifies for free or reduced lunch
- B average, or 3.0 GPA
- Strong Teacher Recommendation
- Strong Parental Involvement
Application Process
1. Pick up Application
Please pick up an application at our Operation Progress office.
2. Fill out Application & Return
All completed application packets will contain:
- Application with Essay
- A copy of student’s most recent report card
- Proof of Income
- Parent Contract
- Student Contract
Applications that are not completed will not be accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please return all completed packets back to the Operation Progress office.
3. Selection
Selection committees will assess the applications in March. Final candidates and their parents will be called in for an interview at the end of March.
4. Decision
Final candidates will be chosen/informed of the final decisions during the first or second week of April, via phone and/or email.
If you have any questions, please contact us: (323) 749-0699.
timeline
We are currently not accepting applications.
Early January-Late February: Open application period
March: OP staff and board selection process
April: Notification letters are mailed on acceptance decision
May: Parent and Student Orientation Meeting
June: Mandatory Summer School & Summer Program begins
August: School starts
student expectations
Academics
- Maintain a 3.0 grade point average or above
- Attend mandatory after-school homework help
Attendance
- Participate in 5 Pillars of Success programming
- No unexcused absences
Behavior
- Show respectful behavior while at school and programming