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CWC Silver Lake: A Self-Study Option
One Mission, Many Paths
The CWC Silver Lake: self-study option is where exceptional education meets flexibility, community, connection, and purpose.
Citizens of the World Charter Schools Los Angeles is proud to expand its program by offering a comprehensive self-study option that brings the Citizens of the World experience to families across California. Whether you live in Los Angeles County or one of its neighboring counties, our program provides students with access to the same rigorous, relationship-centered, constructivist education that has defined our schools for years.
At CWC Silver Lake, we believe that learning is most meaningful when students are known, challenged, and connected. Our self-study option blends the flexibility of independent study with the engagement of a vibrant school community. Students participate in live instruction, collaborate with classmates, build meaningful relationships with teachers, and engage in project-based learning that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Our students don’t simply complete online assignments—they develop their identities through our signature Roots advisory program, serve their communities through meaningful service learning, and become changemakers by participating in informed action projects that empower them to make a positive impact in the world.
CWC Silver Lake’s self-study option is designed for families seeking a high-quality public school option that offers both flexibility and belonging. Whether students are competitive athletes, performing artists, or homeschoolers, students with unique scheduling needs, or simply looking for a personalized educational experience, CWC’s self-study option provides a pathway to become part of the Citizens of the World community.
Together, we are preparing students to become thoughtful scholars, compassionate leaders, and active citizens of the world—no matter where they call home.
CWC Silver Lake Self-Study Students
Learning Without Limits
The CWC Silver Lake Self-Study option is designed for self-motivated learners who thrive with flexibility and personalized support. Whether your family is new to California, currently homeschooling, or looking for an alternative to a traditional school setting, CWC Silver Lake Self-Study offers a high-quality public education rooted in curiosity, belonging, and academic excellence.
CWC Silver Lake Self-Study may be the right fit for students who:
- Want the renowned Citizens of the World Los Angeles learning experience, but don’t live near one of our campuses
- Balance demanding schedules as competitive athletes, performers, or artists, etc
- Need flexibility due to medical needs or other personal circumstances
- Benefit from a personalized learning environment tailored to their strengths, interests, and goals
- Are seeking temporary independent study while remaining connected to a vibrant school community
Students learn from dedicated credentialed teachers through a blend of live instruction, independent learning, and real-world experiences, all while maintaining the flexibility to learn where they thrive best.
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Limited seats may still be available. We encourage families to apply today!
CWC Silver Lake: Self-Study Experience
Students should expect to engage in roughly the same amount of instructional time as a student who participates in the in-person program
A Typical School Day
- Morning Roots (SEL learning & Advisory) Period
- Self-guided instructional practice
- Group meetings
- One-on-one meeting with instructional support
Program Highlights
- Self-paced, Individualized academic program that can be accelerated or slowed down to foster student success
- Fully online coursework
- Weekly one-on-one SEL and instructional support
- Our unique CWC Roots curriculum, formatted for virtual students, including our Capstone Identity Project
- Chromebook and hotspot are provided at no cost
- Small group settings
- Personalized check-ins with designated advisors
- High School Counseling
- Optional Weekend Meet Ups and cooperative field trips with larger CWC LA community
- Access to school meals
- Access to participation in afterschool clubs and competitive sports
- Students/caregivers can participate in CWC LA community in-person events and extracurricular activities
Read my bio
James Boganey brings 19 years of experience in providing transformational instruction and leadership to the most vulnerable communities in Newark, New Jersey, and in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. He most recently served as the Principal of CWCLA Silver Lake Middle School. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Columbia University in the City of New York and his M.A. in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall in New Jersey. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Education Leadership at the University of Southern California. Prior to joining CWC SLM, James served as a teacher (4th-8th Grades), Technology/STEM Coordinator, Math Interventionist, Dean, and Vice Principal at both charter and district schools on both coasts.
James’s love for teaching is rooted in an aspiration to support students in discovering the value in education, helping them to uncover their purpose in life, giving students the tools and confidence to disrupt unjust systems and to advocate for themselves, their communities, and the world. He is committed to the reimagination of education as an instrument for progress.
Outside of school, you can find James hiking in the mountains of Pasadena, lying out on the sands of Manhattan Beach, tackling the stairs in Culver City, or singing his heart out at karaoke in DTLA.
