Hello Future Mariners
Welcome to Dana STEAM Magnet! We are thrilled about your interest in our incredible program. Here, you'll find updates on important events and dates that you don't want to miss.
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Incoming 6th Grade- Summer Bridge Program
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​ Summer Bridge Program is FULL
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We appreciate all families that have enrolled in the Summer Bridge Program. Below is important information.
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🔷 Dates - August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025
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8:00AM- 12:30AM
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Breakfast - 8:00AM- 8:25AM
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8:25AM- 8:30AM- students walk to class
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8:30AM - Class starts
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12:30AM- Class dismissal
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​Students will dropped off and picked up at the South Gate.
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Gates will close promptly at 8:30 am- please be on-time.
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🔷What to Bring:
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Notebooks, pens, and pencils will be provided.
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We recommend students bring:
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A refillable water bottle (it will be warm!)
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A small backpack to carry their supplies and lunch
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Lunch will be provided by the school, but students may bring their own lunch if they prefer.
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6th Grade Flyers
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Important STEAM Deadlines
Deadline to Accept - April 11, 2025
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Please be reminded that the deadline to accept your spot is April 11, 2025. Acceptance letters were emailed during the week of March 10th. It’s important for families to click "accept" to secure their place in the magnet program by the deadline. If you do not press accept, your student will automatically be removed from the Dana STEAM list. Students on the waitlist will need to wait until April 11th to determine if any openings become available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How and when do I apply for a magnet program?
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The application process for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) magnet programs typically begins in the second week of October for the following school year. All students must submit an application to be considered for admission or placement on the waitlist. Applications can be completed online at choices.lausd.net.
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If my child is currently in an elementary school magnet program, will they automatically be accepted into a middle school magnet program?
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No, enrollment in an elementary school magnet program does not guarantee automatic placement in a middle school magnet program. All students must submit a new application through choices.lausd.net to be considered
What happens if my child is placed on a waitlist?
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If your child is placed on a waitlist, the magnet program will monitor available spots following the accept/decline deadline. If a student declines their placement, an opening may become available. Families on the waitlist will be contacted by the magnet office if a spot becomes available.
Contact
Magnet Office - (310) 214-1163