WLGS Magnet

Welcome to Venice High and the
World Languages & Global Studies Magnet

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Welcome to the new students and to the future students

Are you interested in attending the World Languages & Global Studies Magnet in the Fall of 2025? Then please be sure to complete the e-choices application during the on-time application period, which will start in early October and remain open until mid-November. All interested students must apply, even if Venice is your school of residence. Also, you are not guaranteed a seat if you apply as there will likely be more applicants than open spaces.

Are you looking for a seat in the current 24-25 school year? At the moment, we are full to capacity. If any spots become available between now and the end of the semester, we will call families who are on the wait list in the order in which they signed up for the waitlist. We will only call in the first two weeks of the Spring semester. The wait list for the Spring semester is temporarily closed so that we can receive applications for the Fall of 2025, but will reopen during the first two weeks of the Spring semester.

Todos los estudiantes que quieran estudiar en nuestro programa magnet necesitan solicitar su asiento usando la solicitud de Opciones (e-choices), y se tiene que solicitar entre el principio de octubre y mediado de noviembre.

Si tiene preguntas acerca de este programa, o de cualquier otra información que reciba de nuestra oficina, y requiere información en español, por favor, llámenos al 310-577-4333, para hablar con el Sr. Arana.

Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish!

Our Mission is to bring the world to our students by teaching our students how to analyze and evaluate claims and data with the ultimate goal of promoting Acceptance, Equity, and Justice, so that some day, we may achieve World Peace.

Our Vision is to see our students become Active Participants in the community. Students who listen to others respectfully, respectfully advocate for themselves, and who affect change based on an ethical, informed frame of mind- in both major roles like political office, and in every day acts, like saying "arigato" and "gracias."

All 9th graders will start with Honors or AP Geography as the starting point in their global journey, a shared experience that will empower students as they learn about the world through different lenses. They will also start on their global communication journey by starting to learn one of our 5 world language offerings together in smaller cohorts for the next four years.

WLGS Language Pathways

Language to be studied for 4 years.* (LOTE: Language Other Than English)	9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade

Arabic	Arabic 1	Arabic 2	Arabic 3	Arabic 4
French	French 1	French 2	French 3	French 4
Italian	Italian 1	Italian 2	Italian 3	Italian 4
Japanese	Japanese 1	Japanese 2	Japanese 3	Japanese 4
Spanish	Spanish 1	Spanish 2	Spanish 3	Spanish 4 or AP Spanish Language
Mandarin Spanish for Spanish Speakers*	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

*Please note that WLGS is a program for students with no prior experience in the language they will study, and that they will need to take 4 years of that language. Students cannot sample languages and take one year of each as this would not satisfy California Education Code requirements as well as LAUSD Graduation Requirements.

**The WLGS Magnet does not offer Mandarin as a course of study. The Mandarin program at Venice High School is part of the Dual Language Academy, which has its own requirements and application process. Students seeking a seat in the DLA Mandarin Program must have been enrolled for 8 years in an immersion program, or show the equivalent knowledge through testing. Applications for this program are under the e-choices page, in the Multilingual/Multicultural section, and is not a magnet program.

***Students whose home language is Spanish may not select Spanish as their language of study. For students who want to improve their advanced knowledge of Spanish given their experience with it at home, we will work with the students to see if in their junior or senior year they can concurrently take their language of study class and AP Spanish Language. This is only an option for students who are on-track towards graduation. Students who undertake this challenge often also qualify for the Double Seal of Biliteracy, although this is not guaranteed

Additional Requirements:

- All WLGS students will be enrolled in H Geography or AP Geography in 9th grade.
- All WLGS students will complete a Service Learning Project (graduation requirement) with a connection to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- All WLGS students must be able to identify and discuss a set of key terms related to global studies, including, but not limited to immigration/emigration/migration, diplomacy, human rights, government/private/public sectors, ethics, financial literacy, etc., and will work on a yearly portfolio that will aid them in the goal of a Senior Defense prior to graduation.

Contact Us


Magnet Coordinator - Ms. Helen Cook Email: [email protected]	Magnet Office Technician - Mr. Noe Arana Magnet Office: (310) 577-4333 Email: [email protected]
WLGS Counselor - Ms. Vivar Email: [email protected] Magnet Office: (310) 577-4312	WLGS Lead Teacher - Ms. Nomachi Email: [email protected] IG: @vhsWLGS Magnet Office: (310) 577-4333
WLGS College Counselor - Ms. Carrillo-Sarr Email: [email protected] College Center: (310) 577-4200	SPED Office - Mr. Sotelo (310) 577-4265

Latest Updates:

GLOBAL ACTION
UN'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS #GLOBAL GOALS

The WLGS Magnet is joining the UN in their campaign to transform the world.

In the 2024-2025 school year we will be focusing on SDG #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Contact Ms. Nomachi if you would like to offer resources that pertain to this #GlobalGoal

Check out our 23-24 SDG Kick Off Event Video here

WLGS Peer Counselors

The WLGS Peer Counselors help us in the Magnet Office for one period a day. This class is called SERVICE in the Fall, and PEER COUNSELING in the Spring. The Service Workers/Peer Counselors are on-track 12th graders who are trained on A-G Requirements and Graduation Requirements, as well as public speaking, professional office protocols, appropriate document filing, and office equipment usage. Students earn 5 credits each semester for this course.

GONDO GRADS
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE WLGS MAGNET

Please explore the links to see how you can help support the WLGS Magnet

Join the Friends of Gondos teacher parent group. See their information, meeting notes, and donation pages at friendsofgondos.com

LAUSD PASSPORT AND SCHOOLOGY
Please view this PDF explaining how to register for a LAUSDPASSport account which will enable you to access all of your child's LAUSD records and current grades in Schoology. Be sure to click on Grades&Assignments icon (green) to connect to Schoology and then click on each class to ensure that you are able to view all grades and each teacher will be able to reach you. (FYI, District ID is the number on the student's LAUSD id card. Middle school ID included. For misplaced ID numbers please have students ask any of their teachers.)