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Travel inspires me because it allows me to get a glimpse of other cultures both within my own country and around the world. Not only does travel teach me about history, geography, culture and current events, but it forces me to reflect on where I fit in and where I want to be. When exploring the world, I challenge myself to be immersed in new experiences and cultures, which enrich my life. Travel allows us to identify with foreign lands and customs, and learn to appreciate both the similarities and differences that we would never have known had we not had the opportunity to experience them. Immersing myself in a foreign society allows me to rethink how daily life and its challenges will impact me. Being inspired by traveling and exploration drives my curiosity.
Justin Jacobs ’26
Report on Giving
2019–2020
OUR MISSION
La Jolla Country Day School prepares individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth and social responsibility. 15
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE TOTAL STUDENT BODY
1,128
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED
$5.1M
19%
OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROMISE
Inspiring greatness for a better world.
EDUCATORS OF EXCELLENCE
165
66
WITH ADVANCED GRADUATE DEGREES
ljcds Philanthropy, whether for greatest needs or programmatic support, funds every area of campus. Because of that, it touches all students, age 3 through Grade 12. At the same time, our Torreys learn about the practice and importance of giving back and the impact it has on their campus, as well as locally, nationally and globally. ljcds is well known for graduating scholars, but it also launches young people into the world ready to make it better. Whether big or small, their efforts matter and model compassion and altruism.
Philanthropy makes so much possible. On behalf of every student, faculty and staff member, thank you!
CLASS OF 2020 MATRICULATED TO
71
UNIQUE COLLEGES IN 22 STATES AND 3 INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS
74% ACCEPTED INTO AT LEAST ONE OF TWO TOP CHOICE COLLEGES
ACCEPTED INTO AT LEAST ONE OF FOUR TOP CHOICE COLLEGES
98% OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PLAY ON ONE OR MORE OF 33 ATHLETIC TEAMS
96%
OF UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS PLAY ON ONE OR MORE OF 57 ATHLETIC TEAMS
80%
50+ ARTS PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS PER YEAR 17 UPPER SCHOOL INTRODUCTORY COURSES IN THE ARTS 10 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE DAY OR YEARLONG IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
