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About Dahlia Heights

For parents seeking an enriching scholastic experience in the country’s second largest city, Dahlia Heights is a unique and academically excellent K-6 school in the heart of Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock neighborhood.

Dahlia Heights has been called “a jewel in the crown of LAUSD,” and we expect that to be your impression of our community as well. Our students, teachers, staff, and parents are exceptionally committed to strong academics, the arts, and caring for the environment.

The mission of the staff, parents, and community of Dahlia Heights Elementary School is to provide for academic and social growth of students in order to instill a lifelong love of learning. We celebrate Dahlia’s diversity and cultural differences while fostering unity and stewardship of our planet.

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School Hours

Before School:

The gates open at 7:30 AM. Children arriving before 7:30 AM must be supervised by an adult.

School Hours:

Students Line up at first bell (8:00 AM)

8:06 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Time:

12:00 - 12:45 PM

After School Playground Hours:

2:30 - 6:00 PM

Office Hours:

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Early Dismissals

Early Dismissal Day – Classes are dismissed at 1:30 PM on Tuesdays for teacher development sessions, from late August through April. Please see the school calendar for details.

Minimum Day Schedule – There are approximately ten days during the school year when students are dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Again, check the calendar for these dates.

School Visits

Please sign in at the Main Gate and come to the Office for a Visitor's Badge when visiting the school (except during Drop-Off and Pick-Up).

A Message From The Principal

Congratulations to our Dahlia Science Olympians who earned a Gold Medal at the 31st Annual Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad held on Saturday, March 4th at Occidental College.

Diana, Matthew, Penelope, Lila, Eden Camille, Oskar, Cooper, Noah, Lucia, Yvonne, Lucy,

Julian, Rex, Owen, Hannah, Alaa, Kaylee and Mrs. Daniel.

We are all so proud of you!

Calendar 2016-17

Regular Bell Schedule

TIME ACTION

*8:00 AM	Students Form into Classroom Lines Then Teachers Escort Students to Class
*8:06 AM	School Begins
9:40 to 10:00 10:00 to 10:20 10:25 to 10:45	Kindergarten recess Primary Recess (K/1-3) Upper Grade Recess (4-6)
11:30 - 12:15	Kindergarten lunch
12:15 to 1:00 PM	Primary Eats Lunch, Then Plays Upper Eats Lunch, Then Plays
*2:30 PM	School Dismisses