Everyday enrichment for strong minds.
At HSH, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Through art, music, performance, technology, dance, languages, physical education, gardening, and electives, students explore new interests, build lifelong skills, and discover joy in the everyday. These are the spaces where curiosity, creativity, and confidence come to life, where kids get to try, tinker, and thrive.
Explore bold strokes and big ideas.
From finger paintings to sculptures, our Art Adventures spark imagination and confidence!
Little artists in Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten start by exploring lines, shapes, and colors with paint, crayons, and oil pastels. As they grow, older students dive into textures, patterns, and color wizardry, inspired by legends like Picasso and O’Keeffe.
Older kids craft sculptures, create mixed media, and even recreate ancient cave art, all while having tons of fun expressing themselves and discovering cultures around the world. Students also collaborate on immersive art installations, like an underwater world filled with glow-in-the-dark sea creatures, bringing their creativity to life in bold, unforgettable ways.
Step into a land of stories, stacks & adventures.
Weekly library trips begin in preschool and continue weekly every year with us at Hollywood Schoolhouse. From their first visit, students learn to navigate the shelves, discover books that match their reading levels and interests, and enjoy weekly read-alouds that celebrate diverse stories and cultures. As students grow, they become savvy book detectives, mastering catalogs and call numbers, and even bring stories to life through creative projects like Kamishibai theater, a traditional Japanese storytelling art that uses illustrated cards on a small wooden stage to visually and orally share narratives.
The library is open to parents and children alike before and after school. It’s a great resource for the families in our community. Across all grades, the library is a place for curious minds and joyful readers!
Find the purpose in each note.
Young musicians start by singing, shaking, and drumming with fun instruments like glockenspiels and shakers. As students grow, they learn to read music, play xylophones and ukuleles, and even join World Music Drumming circles. Older students compose original ensembles, craft improvised melodies, and deliver engaging shows that dazzle audiences and invite active participation.
Shine through dance, drama, & delight.
Our K-2 classes have a winter show and grade-level showcases. Upper grades can try out for the Spring Musical, in addition to participating at various community circles, morning meetings, open houses, and talent shows.
Through theatre that reflects the world around them, children develop empathy and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives, forging the path towards kindness and meaningful dialogue. Every student cultivates self-expression, hones collaboration skills, and enjoys the exhilaration of the spotlight.
Cultura, conexión, & conversación.
Join the Spanish Explorers on a vibrant journey filled with songs, stories, and celebrations!
Young adventurers learn everyday words about family, holidays, and fun through games, role play, and crafts like creating sugar skulls and piñatas.
Older learners dive deeper, reading, writing, and discussing Hispanic cultures from around the world. They cook food like pupusas, write heartfelt letters for Día del Amor y la Amistad, learn about civil rights heroes, and expand their language skills!
One highlight is the Spanish Café, where students create menus in Spanish, simulate ordering and serving food, and serenade parents with songs to bring language and culture to life in a joyful, immersive experience.
Code, create, & collaborate like a tech whiz.
We believe that when used properly, technology greatly supports creative and innovative instruction, providing more opportunities for enriched learning.
As Tech Wizards, our students journey from block coding to building 3D models and robots. Our youngest wizards learn typing, digital citizenship, and how to create digital stories and animations. As they advance, they tackle Scratch coding, robotics, and design thinking, crafting games and projects that solve real-world puzzles.
Along the way, they develop responsible decision-making skills, learn to communicate thoughtfully and professionally by writing polished emails, and practice safe, ethical use of technology. Collaboratively, students invent and innovate using the unique magic that technology provides.
Play, move, improve: P.E. does it all.
Our P.E. program adheres to state standards, offering thoughtful and effective learning experiences.
K-2nd Graders practice drills, play games, and participate in team sports to prepare their minds and bodies for physical challenges.
3rd-6th Graders engage in intramural sports, competing against other schools in the LA. Students practice athletic skills, learn how to safely move and exercise their bodies, and build unity and teamwork through competitive sports. They also explore nutrition and set personal wellness goals, empowering them to maintain balance and vitality both on and off the field.
Dive into learning in Swim.
Starting in Kindergarten, all of our students take part in our weekly swim program. We transform the pool into a classroom where students build essential water safety, physical coordination, and independence. By mastering everything from breath control to the responsibility of managing their own gear, children develop the resilience to face challenges with confidence. We also team up with Los Angeles Swim Academy and offer private swim lessons for our early childhood students.
Planting a better tomorrow in our garden.
Children aren’t the only things we grow at Hollywood Schoolhouse.
Hollywood Schoolhouse and EnrichLA teamed up to create a sustainable garden where teaching and growing go hand-in-hand. Beginning in Junior Kindergarten, our students take field trips to the garden to learn about composting, gardening, and healthy eating. Students bring local, fresh fruits and vegetables to campus to share with our community, alongside donating herbs and vegetables to Project Angel Food.
Choose your own adventure in Electives.
With everything from Photography to Glee Club to Chess to Video Production, our elective program offers students in our Upper Elementary Division the opportunity to pursue their individual interests and take their course load into their own hands.
With different electives offered each trimester, our diverse and talented faculty have the opportunity to share their various passions with students in order to help them discover their own.