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.
May Parent Association Meet-Up and New Torrey Parent Welcome
Date: May 16
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: LJCDS
RSVP Link
Upper School New Family Gatherings
We will host some family gatherings over the summer. You will have opportunities to RSVP (through an e-vite) for a summer gathering date to meet other new students, current students and parents.
June New Family Gathering
Date: June 1
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Where: LJCDS
RSVP to follow
More dates will be added.
Get to Know Country Day Families
New Parent Happy Hour
May Parent Association Meet-Up and New Torrey Parent Welcome
Date: May 16
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: LJCDS
RSVP Link
Ice Cream Social at LJCDS
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Where: LJCDS
Time: TBA
Where: LJCDS
Upper School New Family Gatherings
We will host some family gatherings over the summer. You will have opportunities to RSVP (through an e-vite) for a summer gathering date to meet other new students, current students and parents.
June New Family Gathering
Date: June 1
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Where: LJCDS
RSVP to follow
More dates will be added.
Upper School Placement Tests
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 register here.
Math (in-person)
May 16, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
May 18, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
World Language (virtual)
Self-proctored online. The virtual link will be emailed to your family.
The site will be open from May 11 at 8:00 a.m. - May 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Math (in-person)
May 16, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
May 18, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
World Language (virtual)
Self-proctored online. The virtual link will be emailed to your family.
The site will be open from May 11 at 8:00 a.m. - May 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Virtual Grade 9 and 10 Course Selection
Here are the evening’s slides and recording.
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2024-2025 LJCDS Courses Offered - lists all classes offered
- 2024-2025 LJCDS Curriculum Guide - describes each of the classes offered
- All available VAPA (arts) classes as well electives open to 9th and 10th graders can be found in this document
Please complete the appropriate course selection form below no later than Friday, May 3 at 3pm:
Virtual Grade 9 New Family Orientation
Date: TBDSummer School Programs
Please click here for all summer school information.
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.Update Contact Information
Upper School Important Key Dates
Friday, May 31, 2024
Tuition Due
Please contact the Business Office at 858-453-3440 x124 or waguirre@ljcds.org with any questions.
June, 2024
Summer Programs Begin
Click here for more information and to register.
July 2024
Online Registration Available
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Online Registration Due
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Online Registration Due
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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 21, 2024
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
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