Before & After School RAP
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with RAP!
Welcome to Realizing Amazing Potential (RAP) — Lawndale Elementary School District’s vibrant before and after school program designed to enrich and elevate student learning beyond the classroom.
When the school day ends, the adventure begins. RAP transforms traditional learning into real-world experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. From hands-on activities to life skill development, our program empowers students to explore, engage, and grow in a safe, supportive environment.
Open to all TK–8th grade students, RAP offers flexible options:
☀️ Morning Program: 6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
🌟 Afternoon Program: From school dismissal to 6:00 PM
Spaces are limited — enroll today and watch your child thrive!
Active Learning.
Learning and memory recall of new knowledge is strengthened through different exposures- seeing, hearing, touching, and doing. After school & summer activities should involve young people in "doing"- activities that allow them to be physically active, stimulate their innate curiosity, and that are hands-on and project-based.
Collaborative Learning.
After school & summer programs should help young people build team skills that include listening to others, supporting group learning goals, and resolving differences and conflicts. Collaborative learning happens when learners engage in a common task where each individual depends on and is accountable to each other.
Meaningful Learning.
Learning is meaningful when youth have some ownership over the learning topic, that means to assess their own progress, and when the learning is relevant to their own interests, experiences, and the relevance is important to all youth.
Learning That Expands Horizons.
After-school and summer programs are more than just a safe space — they’re launchpads for discovery. These programs should ignite curiosity, inspire exploration, and open doors to new ideas and experiences. By going beyond the classroom walls, we help young people connect with their communities and see their place in the wider world. Whether it’s discovering the hidden stories of their own neighborhood or exploring cultures across the globe, learning should always point to what’s possible — and what’s next.
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program(ELOP)
The Lawndale Elementary School District is pleased to announce that the Realizing Amazing Potential program is expanding! The current ASES grant combined with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, will provide additional enrichment connections for students beyond the regular school day. The ELO-Program will be offered as one comprehensive opportunity braided together with Realizing Amazing Potential (RAP).
The program will target TK-6th graders at all 8 LESD schools. A healthy snack, homework support, STEAM based activities, various forms of literacy, healthy behaviors, sports, leadership opportunities, visual /performing arts, and other enrichment elements may be offered as part of the program. There is no fee for students who participate in our expanded learning programs and all current LESD students are eligible to participate.
📞 Let’s Stay Connected!
Have a question or need a hand? We’re here to help you and your student thrive — reach out anytime!
📞 ¡Mantengámonos en contacto!
¿Tiene alguna pregunta o necesita apoyo? Estamos aquí para ayudarle a usted y a su estudiante a tener éxito — ¡no dude en comunicarse con nosotros!
CONTACT THE RAP PROGRAM
For General Program Inquiries:
RAP Office: 310.973.1300 Ext 50107
Got Questions? We've got answers! Click the button below.
Dennis Howard
Director of Expanded Day Programs
Ext. 50106
Maggie Guillen
RAP Program Manager
Ext. 52043
Jeanetta Ellison
RAP Program Manager
Ext. 53242
Sylvia Madrigal
RAP Sr. Admin Assistant
Ext. 50107
Zoila Galindo
RAP Sr. Accounting Technician
Ext. 53217