Academics
WELCOME
Students play an active role in their education at La Jolla Country Day School. With access to resources and mentors, we believe that students can achieve extraordinary results in pursuing a meaningful life that inspires greatness for a better world.
More About Our Academic Philosophy
More About Our Academic Philosophy
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
We recognize the invaluable lessons that are learned outside the classroom. Our Experiential and Outdoor Education programs are essential components of the total learning experience.
More About Outside the Classroom Learning
More About Outside the Classroom Learning
GIVING BACK
The Community Service program was established 25 years ago to teach and inspire our young scholars to develop a sense of social responsibility, empathy and connection to their local and global community.
How we are making the world a better place
How we are making the world a better place
I have always felt that there was someone who believed in me and believed that I could achieve something. The teachers’ generosity and genuine care for students are what make LJCDS so special.
Jackson Bolado ’17, joined LJCDS in kindergarten
ACADEMIC NEWS
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Cum Laude Society Inductees 2018
Congratulations to the new inductees of the Cum Laude Society. On Friday, February 23, 23 new members were ceremoniously inducted during the annual ceremony in the Amphitheater. -
Grade 8 Personal Essays
As a way for students to gain a deeper understanding of their own humanity, as well as the humanity of others, eighth-grade English students write two personal analysis essays. -
Award-Winning Author Visit
Friday, December 8 was a day of excitement for students in Grades 4–6. Due to a generous parent donation and the collaboration between the fourth-grade team and the library, LJCDS was able to host crowd-pleasing, award-winning author Jack Gantos. -
Giving Back: First Semester Recap
Community Service is an important aspect of the La Jolla Country Day School culture. The first half of the 2017–2018 school year has been a busy one for all students from the Tiny Torreys to our seniors.
AT A GLANCE
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Class of 2018 college acceptances
