Admission Process
Updates due to the Fires
Application Deadline Update for the 2025-2026 School Year:
Due to the significant impact of the fires on our local schools and communities, Brawerman West is extending its deadline for applications for the fall of 2025, along with any supporting school records and recommendations, to Friday, January 24, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns about your application, please contact our Director of Admissions, Lindy Goldberg at lgoldberg@brawerman.org or (310) 613-5163.
New Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year Due to Impacts of the Fires:
We recognize that many families in the Los Angeles community have lost their homes and schools in the fires burning throughout the city and nearby areas. Brawerman West is accepting applications for this school year and will expedite the admissions process, as well as waive application fees, for families applying to our school in these circumstances. To apply, please contact our Director of Admissions, Meredith Meroney, at Director of Admissions, Lindy Goldberg at lgoldberg@brawerman.org or (310) 613-5163.
[Updated: January 9, 2025]
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on August 1, 2024. Please contact our Director of Admissions Lindy Goldberg at lgoldberg@brawerman.org for further information.
Complete the Admissions Application in full through our admissions portal on Finalsite Enrollment and submit along with payment of the non-refundable $150 application fee.
When we receive the completed application, you will be invited to a parent interview. We ask that both parents (where appropriate) be present for this meeting. The interview offers you an opportunity to ask questions about our school program, and allows us to learn more about your child and your family.
If you are applying to Kindergarten:
- Applicants to Kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025.
- Applications are due Friday, January 10, 2025. Mann Family Early Childhood Center and Resnick Family Early Childhood Center applications are due November 1, 2024.
- On our admissions portal, you will find a Release of Records Form to be given to your child’s nursery school. Please do not return this form to us; the form stays on file at your child’s current school.
- The Nursery School Evaluation Form should be given to your child’s current teacher or director. This form is confidential and should be returned directly to Brawerman Elementary School.
- All Kindergarten applicants will be invited to an informal evaluation.
- We will make arrangements with your child’s current school to observe your child. No preparation is necessary on your part.
If you are applying to Grades 1 - 6:
- Applications are due Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
- On our admissions portal you will find the Release of Records Form to your child’s current elementary school. Please do not return this form to us; the form stays on file at your child’s current school.
- The School Report Form should be given to your child’s teacher or principal. This form is confidential and should be returned directly to Brawerman Elementary School.
- A visiting day is typically arranged for all upper-grade applicants.
Admission decision letters will be mailed on March 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with LAIS (Los Angeles Independent Schools). Brawerman Elementary participates in and follows the admissions guidelines and timetable of the Los Angeles Independent Schools.
We hope this provides you with a clear picture of the admissions process at Brawerman Elementary School. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Lindy Goldberg, Admissions Director, at (424) 208-8938 or lgoldberg@brawerman.org. We look forward to meeting you and your child.