Prospective Parents

Welcome Prospective Parents!

Thank you for your interest in having your child attend Walter Reed Middle School. Reed is a vibrant community of approximately 1580 scholars housed in five Smaller Learning Communities (SLC), each designed to fit the different needs and interests of all kinds of students. All of Reed’s SLCs utilize collaborative cross-curricular assignments with an advanced library research curriculum. Take a moment to browse through the SLC’s we offer here at Reed by clicking on the links below.

An advantage our students have by attending our large and diverse school is that it allows them a variety of enrichment classes, clubs, sports, academic competitions, leadership opportunities and performance venues for all students, regardless of SLC enrollment.

Walter Reed has a large population of LAUSD Gifted and Talented, or GATE identified students, which enables us to offer classes in Geometry and Algebra 2 to students ready to accelerate.

Here at Reed we are committed to educating all of our students to their maximum potential. Ensuring a good match that places your child in the appropriate learning environment is our primary goal. We know the importance of matching the academic and social opportunities of our Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) with the needs and abilities of your child.

Prospective Families Event Schedule for

Incoming 2027-2028

Prospective Families Schedule Announcement

Our schedule for prospective families is designed to align with the deadlines for CHOICES, permits and applications related to various enrollment pathways. As such, we will be hosting campus tours, informational sessions, and presentations in the Fall for all interested families. We strongly encourage all prospective families to participate in these Fall events, particularly if you would like to tour the campus.

Families who may have missed the Fall events are invited to join any after-school community events (please refer to the school calendar for specific dates) and are also welcome to attend our Open House in April.

PROSPECTIVE FAMILY NIGHT

OCTOBER 8, 2026 at 5:00pm- 7:30pm

(ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

We invite and highly recommend prospective families (parents, guardians and students) to attend this evening to discover more about our school. You will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet some of our dedicated academy teachers, and learn about our exceptional smaller learning communities.

This evening is a wonderful chance for you and your child to explore the campus, find out which academy interests your child, and meet teachers to ask any questions you may have about specific academies and how they may differ in comparison.

The presentation will start promptly at 5:00 PM in the school auditorium, followed by three breakout sessions. You can choose to attend up to three academy presentations.

Future Reed students are welcome to join their parents—no sign-up is required for this evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

SLC Campus School Tour Information

The SLC campus school tour allows you to explore each smaller learning community, which includes the Medical Environmental Science Academy, Humanities Academy, Media Arts and Technology Academy, STEAM Academy, and Individualized Honors Program (IHP).

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the various enrollment pathways and to see what students are currently learning in their respective academies as well as check out some of our wonderful enrichment programs. Please note that questions and answers will not be available during class time but will be addressed at the end of the tour.

Tour dates and times

To sign up for an SLC tour, please use the link below:

- - - OCTOBER 14, 2026 from 8:00am to 10:30am
    - OCTOBER 21, 2026 from 8:00am to 10:30am
    - NOVEMBER 4, 2026 from 8:00am to 10:30am

Sign Up Link for SLC school tours

(Link will be open and posted in September 2026)

INFORMATIONAL ZOOM

Join one of our Zoom sessions to explore our smaller learning communities, the different enrollment pathways available, and participate in a Q&A session. This is an excellent opportunity if you missed our Prospective Parent Night or have any questions. ( Translation from English to Spanish will be provided)

- - - OCTOBER 23, 2026 at 9:00am
    - OCTOBER 28, 2026 at 10:30am
    - NOVEMBER 6, 2026 at 12:30pm
    - NOVEMBER 10, 2026 at 11:00am

Zoom Link: (Link will be posted closer to date)

FAQ Section :

Will I receive confirmation of my tour sign up? After you sign up, you will receive an auto generated response from google forms confirming you submitted your sign up. Make sure to save the date for your sign up and add it to your calendar. No separate confirmation or reminder will be sent.

How do we check in on the day of the tour? Line up in front of the school auditorium, once doors open proceed to check in and receive your assigned tour group. Proceed to be seated in the auditorium for a mini presentation. After the presentation, families will meet their tour guides and be led on to see the various classrooms and view the campus. At the end of your tour, you will return to the auditorium, where you may choose to join for an optional Q and A before you exit.

My child will be attending the tour, will we be provided proof of attendance to provide for our elementary school?

Yes, during check in you will be given a proof of attendance slip.

Where do we park for tours?

Parking will be available in the surrounding neighborhood. Note street parking signs and time limits. Please plan accordingly and factor in that students are being dropped off for school starting at 7:30am. There is no parking in the staff lot.

If we arrive late to the tour, can we still check in?

Yes, you will check in at the front office and be escorted to join an available tour.

What if I missed the Fall tour and my child is a current 5th grader interested in attending Reed MS for the 2027-2028 school year?

Reed MS will be offering a limited number of tour spots in March for families who missed the Fall tours. If your child is an incoming 6th grader for the 2027-2028 school year, you can sign up for one of the available tours using the following link (Link will be posted closer to date).

I am interested in a tour, but my child will attend middle school in the 2028-2029 school year or later. When can we tour the school?

Join one of our Fall tours with new dates posted on our school website late Spring/early Fall 2027.

We already went on a tour but want to revisit the school. How can we do that?

You are welcome to attend our community school events on campus in the spring. Check the Reed MS school calendar for dates and times for music concerts( Various dates), Reed's Jazz Festival (March), the STEAM Invention Convention (March), Open House (April) and The Matties (May).

My child will be an incoming 6th grader. When will the summer bridge be and do we need to register?

Yes, incoming 6th grade students must register if they want to attend summer bridge. Summer bridge dates for incoming 6th graders will be posted on the school website and social media once finalized, dates and registration expected to be posted in May/June.

When is orientation?

Orientation dates will be posted on the school calendar, website, and social media as soon as they are finalized. Please check again in May/June for updates.

Will I be able to see a specific academy or enrichment class?

Each tour will follow a schedule that provides the opportunity to visit each academy class and multiple enrichment classes.

I do not live in the Reed MS enrollment area, how can we attend the school in the Fall?

During Prospective Parent Night, school tours and on the Informational zooms, there will be information provided that goes over the various enrollment pathways that are available. You can also visit Pathways to Enroll at Reed for more information.

Enrollment Pathways information, such as academy placement request form, School of Advanced Studies (SAS), Individualized Honors Program (IHP) application or permit information can be found here!

Have questions? Please feel free to contact:

Ms. Rivera, SLC School Counselor

Email at [email protected]

Thank you for choosing Walter Reed Middle School – Home of the Wolves!