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Oct.17-21-UpperCampusPeakWeek Nov.11-13-AllSchoolProductionof Momma Mia! Nov.22-Grandparents/GrandFriendsDay 8:30a.m.attheLowerCampus
SC, Unite!
DearSierraCanyonFamilies, Onbehalfofouradministration,faculty,and staff,itismypleasuretowelcomeyoutothe 2023-2024academicyear.AsIbeginmy20th yearatSierraCanyon,Inevertireofthethrilling possibilitieseachAugustbrings.Andthisyearis certainlynoexception.
Duringtheseopeningdays,Iwitnessedthewarm andwelcominggreetingsbetweennewand returningstudentsandparents.AtSierra Canyon,oneofthecharacteristicsthatsetsus apartfromotherschoolsisourstrongsenseof community.Ourfamiliesunderstandthateachof ushasacommitmentandresponsibilityto promoteunityinorderforourstudentstothrive. Itrulybelievethatourparentinvolvementinour communityiswhatleavesuspoisedfor greatness.
Everyschoolyearoffersnewopportunitiesfor familiestogetinvolvedandactivelyparticipate incommunityevents.Iurgeyouandyourchild toembracethe complete SierraCanyon experiencebyattendingParentAssociation Meetings,PerformingArtsperformances,athletic events,andsomuchmorethatourgreatschool hastooffer.Unitingtogether,wewillcreatea rewardingyearforall.
Bestwishes,
JimSkrumbis HeadofSchool
H E A D O F S C H O O L M E S S A G E
I M P O R T A N T D A T E S : Sept.7-PAKick-OffMeeting 8:45a.m.attheLowerCampus Sept.21-Back-to-SchoolNight,Pre-K–6 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.attheLowerCampus Sept.13-Back-to-SchoolNight,7-12 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m.attheUpperCampus Sept.23-AllSchoolFamilyPepRally 6:30p.m.attheSCStadium Sept.29-HomecomingFootballGame 7:00p.m.attheSCStadium Sept.30-HomecomingDance,9-12 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.attheSCGym Oct.15-Sibling/Faculty&StaffAdmission ApplicationDeadline Sept.1-LowerSchoolFootballNight 7:00p.m.attheSCStadium Nov.10-12&Nov.17-19-UpperSchool Productionof Romeo and Juliet
Welcome to the SC Family!
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The relationship between teacher and student is at the heart of Sierra Canyon School We cultivate this relationship by providing a dynamic learning environment that facilitates positive growth among all members of the School community At its core, Sierra Canyon develops students who are as keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it T H E S I E R R A C A N Y O N P H I L O S O P H Y
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Sierra Canyon Summer To-Do List
1 Dyne Academic Resource Center redesign
1 Upper Campus Library redesign
1 upgraded phone system
3 International houses renovated
6 new Mac studio computers & workstations
35 classrooms painted
7 offices recarpeted
6 classrooms recarpeted
3 Art room upgrades
12 new security cameras
2 new security intercom systems
1 new Emergency communication system
1 new Weightroom/locker room
1 New Lower School Scoreboard
228 New students
18 new Faculty and Staff
1,185 happy trailblazers
2 campuses
ONE SIERRA!
Lower Campus Multipurpose Center Update
SierraCanyonisexcitedtoannouncethattheLowerCampusMultipurposeCenterwillopen earlythisfall.Althoughwehopedtospendouropeningdaysinthisnewspace,construction delayshavepushedusbackslightly,anditisnowonpacetobecompletedinearlyOctober.To callthisnewbuildingagymnasiumwouldbeadisservice.Thebeautyisinthedetails,andevery elementevokesthespiritofSierraCanyonandthelevelofexcellencethatwewanttoprovide foryouandyourchildren.InOctober,wewillhostaformalribbon-cuttingceremony,andwe hopeyouallwilljoinustoseefirsthandthisincrediblespacethatwillenhanceourstudents' academic,artistic,andathleticexperience.
G R A N D O P E N I N G I N E A R L Y O C T O B E R
Back-to-School Events T R A I L B L A Z E R S U N I T E B E F O R E T H E O P E N I N G B E L L Upper Campus Ambassadors at Admissions Ice Cream Social
SC Girls Volleyball Team
National Anthem Lower Campus Student Orientation Upper Campus Student Orientation
SC Football Team
Upper Campus Chalk Night
SC Cheerleading Team
Lower Campus Student Orientation
New International Student Trip to Magic Mountain
Ice
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Upper Campus Admissions
Cream
Upper Campus Chalk Night
The Stampede Student Section
L O W E R C A M P U S
Back-to-School Moments
Trailblazers Back on Campus U P P E R C A M P U S
Class of 2023 Matriculation Statistics
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1,185 college applications submitted by 121 seniors
260 colleges the Class of 2023 applied to
206 colleges the Class of 2023 was admitted to
9.8 the average number of applications submitted by each student
80 colleges and universities the Class of 2023 will attend in the fall
24 states the Class of 2023 will attend college in, including the District of Columbia
44 percent of the class that will attend colleges in California
9th Grade 10th Grade
Thefocusinthe9thGradeistoencourage studentstodivedeeplyintotheiracademic studiesandco-curricularinterestsat SierraCanyon.Studentswillparticipateina practicePSATexam,andparentsareinvited toaCollegeCounselingCoffee.
Duringthe10thGrade,studentsare introducedtoacademicadvisingandcourse selectionassistance,learntheimportanceof self-assessmentsbeforebeginningthe collegesearch,andhavecontinuedexposure tostandardizedtesting.Parentsareinvited totheSophomoreFamilyCollegeMeeting.
11th Grade 12th Grade
The11thGradefocusesongettingtoknow thedifferentcollegesthroughthe90+college repvisitstoSierraCanyon,localcollegefairs, andtheCollegeToursofferedbytheSchool. Acollegelistissuggestedbasedonstudents' andfamilies'preferences.CollegeCounselors alsoprovideresourcesonthefinancialaid processandtestpreparation.Studentsand parentsbeginlearningaboutthecollege applicationprocessandrequirements throughtheCASEStudiesprogram,ledby real-lifeCollegeAdmissionDeans.
The12thGradeyearisthecapstoneproject ofthecollegeadmissionprocess.TheCollege CounselingTeamprovidescomprehensive collegeapplicationassistancefromstartto finishwithindividualstudentandfamily meetings.Familieswillreceivefurther informationaboutscholarshipopportunities andthefinancialaidprocess.Thestudent willbeguidedtocreateabalancedcollege listandstrategizeontheirbestapplication processplan.
Save the Date!
TraditionallyheldtheTuesdaybeforeThanksgiving, thiseventisawonderfulopportunitytogatherour LowerCampusstudentswiththeimportant grandparentsorfriendsintheirlives.
Thisyear,“grands”willreceiveaninvitationinthemail inearlyOctober.TheDevelopmentOfficewillusethe contactinformationprovidedbyparentsfromthe summermailer.
Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactSavannah Rodriguezatsrodriguez@sierracanyonschool.org.
G R A N D P A R E N T S A N D F R I E N D S D A Y
S I E R R A C A N Y O N I S E X C I T E D F O R O U R B E L O V E D G R A N D P A R E N T S A N D F R I E N D S E V E N T ! November21 | 8:30a.m. | LowerCampus LowerCampus,Pre-K–6 11052IndependenceAve. Chatsworth,CA91311 UpperCampus,7–12 20801RinaldiSt. Chatsworth,CA91311