Upper School Team
Gary Krahn, Ph.D.
Rachel Clouser, Ed.D.
Assistant Head of Upper School for Student Life and Faculty Enrichment
(858) 453-3440 x170
rclouser@ljcds.org
Assistant Head of Upper School for Student Life and Faculty Enrichment
(858) 453-3440 x170
rclouser@ljcds.org
Getting Started: Upper School
The purpose of this page is to provide you with an initial launching point for your introduction to Upper School (Grades 9–12) at La Jolla Country Day School. Please check this page regularly for updates.
New students need to take a math placement test. They will also need to take a world language placement test if they would like to take a class that is higher than level I. Please RSVP here.Get to Know Country Day Families
Ice Cream Social at LJCDS
Date: August 16
4-5:30 p.m.
Upper School New Family Gatherings
You will have opportunities to RSVP (through an e-vite) for a summer gathering date to meet other new students, current students and parents.
Date: August 16
4-5:30 p.m.
Upper School New Family Gatherings
You will have opportunities to RSVP (through an e-vite) for a summer gathering date to meet other new students, current students and parents.
Upper School Placement Tests
Math (in-person)
Please complete the form and mark out of town and we will contact you directly.
World Language (virtual)
Self-proctored online between Wednesday, May 17 & Saturday, August 19
Virtual Grade 9 New Family Orientation
Please click the links below for information from the virtual orientation.Virtual Grade 9 and 10 Student Academics Orientation and Course Selection
Please click here for the slides from the meeting.
2023-2024 LJCDS Courses Offered
2023-2024 LJCDS Curriculum Guide
Visual and Performing Arts Classes and Electives
Please complete the appropriate form by May 12, 2023.
Summer School Programs
Please click here for all summer school information.
Grade 9 specific course - register here
Update Contact Information
Have you moved or changed your email? Please use the Update Contact Information Form to make sure we have the most current information.Grade 9 specific course - register here
AM/US–Introduction to Upper School (Grade 9)
This three-day course is designed to prepare new and returning Torreys for a great experience in Upper School. Students meet new friends and foster connections to start the school year feeling at home on their new campus. Working with classroom educators, the head librarian and athletic director, students navigate the learning management system and Google Drive, set up lockers, learn effective study skills, Upper School expectations, take a deep dive into research and learn about the athletic program.
- Sign-up July 1 for the July 25–27 (No class July 24 and July 28) session
8:30–11:30 a.m.
$300
Min/Max: 8/16
Led by LJCDS Upper School World Language Educator Daniella Aviles, Upper School Humanities Educator Kailey Giordano, Ph.D., Upper School Science Educator Aakash Kumar, Ph.D., Head Librarian Rafa Eaton and Director of Athletics Jeff Hutzler.
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Upper School Important Key Dates
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Tuition Due
Please contact the Business Office at 858-453-3440 x124 or waguirre@ljcds.org with any questions.
June, 2023
Summer Programs Begin
Click here for more information and to register.
July 2023
Online Registration Available
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Online Registration Due
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Online Registration Due
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Grade 9 New Student Orientation
Grade 10 & 11 - free (no orientations)
Grade 12 Senior retreat
Grade 10 & 11 - free (no orientations)
Grade 12 Senior retreat
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
First Day of School
La Jolla Country Day School
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
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La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
© 2023 La Jolla Country Day School
Privacy Policy
COVID-19 Prevention Plan
