Altadena Arts Magnet School

United States, Altadena

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1903

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed

Taught languages French

Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Elementary

Introduction

Altadena Arts Magnet School is a magnet elementary located at 743 E. Calaveras Street, Altadena. The school weaves arts into learning, with weekly instruction in music, dance, visual arts, and theatre integrated with core subjects. A credentialed arts teacher collaborates with classroom teachers and professional teaching artists to design meaningful experiences. The curriculum centers on a French Dual Language Immersion Program using a two-way 90:10 model; Kindergarten instruction is 90% French and 10% English, increasing English by 10% each year so that fourth grade achieves parity. Facilities include a dance studio, an art studio (Room 13), and a music studio, plus theatre residencies and a musical. The school has earned Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction, a California Distinguished Schools Award for closing the achievement gap, and a PBIS Silver Implementation Award. Since 1903, Altadena has partnered with community organizations to promote multicultural literacy through reading, writing, and performance.

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743 E. Calaveras Street, Altadena, CA 91001

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The Essentials

Location

Altadena Arts Magnet is located at 743 East Calaveras Street, Altadena, California. The school sits in a residential area of Altadena with access from Lake Avenue and Calaveras Street, and is part of the Pasadena Unified School District. The campus is served by local roads and is in the Altadena neighborhood near community facilities.

Stages

Elementary

Type

Public magnet elementary school

Additional learning support

Special Education is available. The school provides Social and Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention resources.

School day structure

Valet line begins at 7:00 am. The cafeteria opens at 7:15 am and doors are closed by 7:45 am. The first bell rings at 7:45 am, a morning assembly occurs at 7:50 am, and class begins at 8:00 am.

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Fees

Application fees
- There is no application fee to register students who reside in the Altadena Arts Magnet attendance boundary. Open Enrollment applications for families outside the attendance boundary are processed through the district's Open Enrollment process and do not carry a separate application fee.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- Altadena Arts Magnet is a public elementary school; there is no tuition charged to resident K–5 students for regular day-school enrollment. Nonresident or interdistrict placements are handled through district permit processes and, where allowable under state law, may involve tuition or permit conditions for nonresident students.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular K–5 day-school attendance does not generate tuition invoices.
- PasadenaLEARNs (district before/after-school expanded learning) charges a program cost of USD 12.50 per day; fees are billed as a monthly, flat-rate charge and are non-refundable. PasadenaLEARNs requires a new application each school year and maintains wait lists when sites reach capacity. Payments for PasadenaLEARNs may not be made in cash or by electronic payment during the school year; accepted payment methods are cashier's check, bank check, money order, or personal check payable to PUSD-LEARNs (include the child's name and school on the memo line).
- School-sponsored optional purchases (for example, downloadable recordings of school shows) are sold at listed prices and are paid through the ordering link provided for each sale. Example listing: The Little Mermaid download USD 15; The Wonderful Wicked Wiz of Oz USD 10; Nutcracker Dreams USD 15.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Altadena Arts Magnet is an elementary day school and does not offer boarding or charge boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, extracurricular items, etc.)
- Uniforms: Altadena Arts Magnet maintains a school uniform / dress code requiring solid blue, white, or black tops with khaki, blue, or black bottoms; families are expected to provide uniforms for their children. Any uniform purchase cost is borne by the family.
- Meals: For the 2025–2026 school year, Pasadena Unified School District participated in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) / free meal program so that breakfast and lunch were available to students at no charge; meal program eligibility and pricing are set at the district level and may vary year to year.
- Optional after-school and enrichment activities: PasadenaLEARNs provides optional sports and enrichment as part of its program; those activities are included in program enrollment but some optional external or extracurricular providers and fundraisers may charge separate fees. PasadenaLEARNs enrollment is optional and billed separately from the regular school day.
- School publications and events: The school markets optional items such as yearbooks and show downloads; these are sold at parent/guardian cost when offered.

Refund information
- PasadenaLEARNs program fees are explicitly described as non-refundable.
- Purchases of optional items (for example, show downloads or yearbooks) are sold at stated prices; the published listings provide the sale prices. (Specific refund policies for individual sales are determined by the sales process used for each item.)

Fee payment options
- PasadenaLEARNs: cashier's check, bank check, money order, or personal check payable to PUSD-LEARNs; PasadenaLEARNs does not accept cash or electronic payments during the school year. Fees are collected on a monthly, flat-rate basis.
- School show downloads and other school sales: payable through the order link provided for each sale (online payment via the school's order/payment portal).

If you require the information presented exactly as listed above for a database, the entries above list the school's application, tuition, program, and payment arrangements as published by the school and district pages and program handbook cited.

Academics

Curriculum

Arts integration is central to Altadena Arts Magnet. Weekly instruction is provided in all art forms—music, dance, visual arts, theatre—integrated with core subjects. A full-time credentialed arts teacher collaborates with classroom teachers and professional teaching artists to design meaningful learning experiences. The program includes a French Dual Language Immersion Program based on a two-way 90:10 language immersion model; Kindergarten curriculum is taught 90% in French and 10% in English, with English instruction increasing by 10% each year so that by fourth grade instruction is 50% in each language. The onsite facilities include a dance studio, an art studio, and a music studio; Room 13 Art Studio provides a space for students to explore their creativity, and theatre residencies are offered. The school has earned prestigious awards including the Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction Award, a California Distinguished Schools Award for closing the achievement gap, and a PBIS Silver Implementation Award.

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Admissions

1. Altadena Arts Magnet is a school of residence with an attendance area. Use the SCHOOL LOCATOR to see if your family resides within the attendance boundary. A student residing in the attendance area and not on a permit to attend another PUSD campus may register for the English program online or at the school site year‑round. 2. To enroll, the following documents must be provided: the student's birth certificate; the immunization record and TB test results; and two proofs of residence. Two proofs of residence examples include a current utility bill, a lease agreement, a deed, or a property tax bill. 3. Families residing within the attendance boundary may enroll through the District's Open Enrollment process. 4. Families outside the attendance boundary or those seeking the French Immersion Program and families interested in the English program outside the boundary may apply through the District's Open Enrollment process. 5. New‑to‑PUSD students who do not reside in Altadena Arts Magnet's attendance boundary may apply at the Office of Enrollment, Permits & Student Records, District Offices up to two weeks prior to the first day of the school year. 6. Non‑PUSD families should apply for enrollment via the Interdistrict Permit process as described by the District. 7. For magnet questions or additional assistance, contact Regina Major.

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FAQs

Where is Altadena Arts Magnet School located?

Altadena Arts Magnet School is at 743 East Calaveras Street in Altadena, California, within the Pasadena Unified School District. The campus sits in a residential area and has a long history, opening in 1903, as a co-educational elementary magnet school with an arts-integrated curriculum.

What grades does Altadena Arts Magnet School serve?

Altadena Arts Magnet is an elementary public magnet school serving Kindergarten through 5th grade. It operates as a day school within the Pasadena Unified School District and does not charge tuition for resident students.

What makes Altadena Arts Magnet School unique in its curriculum?

Arts integration is central to learning, with weekly instruction in music, dance, visual arts, and theatre integrated with core subjects. The school also offers a French Dual Language Immersion Program and has dedicated arts facilities and theatre residencies to support creative learning.

Do resident students pay tuition to attend Altadena Arts Magnet?

No. As a public elementary school, resident K–5 students attend tuition-free. Nonresident or interdistrict placements may involve district permits or fees where allowed by state law.

How do families enroll, and what is the Open Enrollment process?

Families in the attendance boundary can enroll year-round. Those outside the boundary or seeking the French Immersion or English programs may apply through the district's Open Enrollment process. New-to-PUSD students outside the boundary can apply at the District Office up to two weeks before the school year, and non-PUSD families should use the Interdistrict Permit process.

Are there after-school or enrichment fees, such as PasadenaLEARNs?

PasadenaLEARNs is an optional after-school program with a daily cost of $12.50, billed monthly and non-refundable. A new application is required each school year, and payments must be made by check or similar methods; wait lists may occur when sites reach capacity.

How does the French Dual Language Immersion program work at Altadena Arts Magnet?

The program is a two-way immersion model with 90% French and 10% English instruction in Kindergarten. English language instruction increases by 10 percentage points each grade, reaching a 50/50 balance by fourth grade, with classrooms comprising both native English and French speakers.

What arts and core subjects are integrated during weekly instruction?

Weekly instruction covers music, dance, visual arts, and theatre, integrated with core subjects. A full-time credentialed arts teacher collaborates with classroom teachers and visiting teaching artists to design meaningful, arts-infused learning experiences.

What awards has Altadena Arts Magnet School earned?

The school has received the Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction Award, a California Distinguished Schools Award for closing the achievement gap, and a PBIS Silver Implementation Award.

What dedicated arts spaces does the campus offer?

The campus includes a Dance Studio, an Art Studio, and a Music Studio, plus the Room 13 Art Studio for visual arts exploration. Theatre residencies and annual productions provide performance opportunities for students.

Are there opportunities for theatre and performance on campus?

Yes. Theatre residencies are offered through partnerships with the Music Center and Southland Signs, and students may audition for an annual musical production. There are also events like Art Night and other performances tied to the arts program.

What other facilities support arts education at Altadena Arts Magnet?

In addition to dedicated studios, Lineage Dance provides dance instruction for K–2 and 3–5, and the school integrates eight weeks of theatre instruction across subjects, supported by partnerships and residencies.

What extracurricular activities and competitions are available?

All students participate in Altadena's Science Fair, with a family-involved judging process, and opportunities like My Masterpieces, the Reflections Art Program, and annual performances—often in collaboration with partner organizations.

Are there leadership opportunities for students?

Yes. Student leaders actively engage in the classroom, guiding peers and helping to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes hands-on learning and creative exploration.

How can families get involved beyond volunteering?

The PTA welcomes families and hosts monthly meetings with online and in-person options. There are committees for Community Events and Fundraising, volunteer opportunities for field trips and performances, and an Annual Fund that supports arts programs.

How does the school support English Learners and language development?

English Learners are assessed annually with the ELPAC. Designated English Language Development time and language supports are provided to assist with language demands in content instruction.

What special education services are available at Altadena Arts Magnet?

Special Education services are provided by the Pasadena Unified School District and may include weekly speech therapy, ongoing Resource Specialist Program (RSP) services, or placement in a Special Education classroom, with referrals initiated by teachers or administrators.

What safeguarding and wellbeing resources are in place?

The school maintains a Code of Conduct and a School Safety Plan, with Non-Discrimination and Equity policies, suicide prevention measures, and access to student support services to protect student wellbeing.

Is Altadena Arts Magnet a boarding school or a day school?

Altadena Arts Magnet is a day school; there is no boarding option.

What is the uniform policy for students?

The school uses a uniform/dress code: solid blue, white, or black tops with khaki, blue, or black bottoms; Altadena Spirit Wear is allowed, and uniforms can be purchased. On Fridays, students may wear college- or career-themed shirts.

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