LJCDS
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LJCDS
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Your Future Starts Here
We continually push the envelope on innovative practices in curriculum and instruction while also being mindful of longstanding educational research.
From age 3 through Grade 12, we start with dignity and then build upon a deep understanding of students and learning to cultivate a distinctive education.
Your Future Starts Here
We continually push the envelope on innovative practices in curriculum and instruction while also being mindful of longstanding educational research.
From age 3 through Grade 12, we start with dignity and then build upon a deep understanding of students and learning to cultivate a distinctive education.
DAY IN THE LIFE
LOCATION
ADMISSION
Academics
We’re continually pushing the envelope on innovative curriculum and instruction to give students the tools for lifelong learning while exposing them to a range of opportunities.
Learn More
Arts
The visual and performing arts give students a creative outlet for expression. Students flourish artistically, thanks to our talented faculty who are all practicing artists.
Learn More
Athletics
Learning involves mind and body. That’s why ECC, Lower School and Grades 5 and 6 students have daily PE, and Grades 7 and 8 and Upper School students can choose from a variety of team sports.
Learn More
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN
Citizenship
Students practice citizenship—in age-appropriate ways—by building community, engaging in civil discourse and taking part in service projects.
Learn More
Clubs, Flex & Enrichment
We build in time during the school day for students to explore new interests. A successful LJCDS experience includes students discovering at least one passion they didn’t know they had.
Learn More
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN
Design & Innovation
Students learn to use cutting-edge tools and technologies while developing an understanding of the social impacts of technology, design and business.
Learn More
Dignity Model
We believe each human being has inherent worth—a belief that’s reflected in both academic and social-emotional learning.
Learn More
Diverse Community
Different ideas and experiences enrich our community. We’re proud that about 45% of students identify as students of color and that 18% of students receive financial aid.
Learn More
Faculty
Our talented faculty are committed to the craft of teaching. Through ongoing professional development, they seek the best approaches and incorporate them into their classrooms.
Learn More
Faculty
Our talented faculty are committed to the craft of teaching. Through ongoing professional development, they seek the best approaches and incorporate them into their classrooms.
Family Engagement
LJCDS is immeasurably strengthened by each family and their partnership with the school. We welcome involvement in all aspects of our community.
Learn More
Service-Learning
LJCDS’ promise, inspiring greatness for a better world, includes learning from others and using that knowledge to help make the community stronger through service.
Learn More
Student Wellness
Balancing work and play is key. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Rady Children's Hospital to address student wellness. LJCDS is the only school in the U.S. to have such a partnership.
Learn More
A Day in the Life
Get a glimpse of the LJCDS experience through the eyes of different community members.
OUR COMMUNITY
Early Childhood
Ages 3 & 4
Lower School
Grades K–4
Middle School
Grades 5–8
Upper School
Grades 9–12
Academics
Arts
Athletics
Design & Innovation
Enrichment
Excellence in Citizenship
Clear Filter
Tiny Torreys
Tiny Torreys
Nurturing curiosity in age 3 and 4 learners through play-based and project-based learning
Nurturing curiosity in age 3 and 4 learners through play-based...
ec
Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten
Building a community of 4- and 5-year-old students who are excited to explore the world around them
Building a community of 4- and 5-year-old students who are...
ec
Meika
Kindergarten
Kindergartener, builder, reader, friend, singer and scientist who likes learning all about the body
Kindergartener, builder, reader, friend, singer and scientist who likes learning...
ls
Lily
Grade 1
First grader, friend, helper, writer and artist extraordinaire who draws the natural world in vivid colors
First grader, friend, helper, writer and artist extraordinaire who draws...
ls
Rayaan
Grade 2
Second grader, mathematician, artist, athlete and budding coder who also enjoys playing the violin
Second grader, mathematician, artist, athlete and budding coder who also...
ls
Ynéz
Grade 3
Third grader, scientist, author, Spanish speaker, multiplication whiz, soccer player and cheerleader
Third grader, scientist, author, Spanish speaker, multiplication whiz, soccer player...
ls
Tomas
Grade 4
Fourth grader, fluent Spanish speaker, interviewer, athlete and animator who loves to meet new people
Fourth grader, fluent Spanish speaker, interviewer, athlete and animator who...
ls
Alexander
Grade 5
Fifth grader, math aficionado and trombone player who started a Little Free Library in his neighborhood
Fifth grader, math aficionado and trombone player who started a...
ms
Nyah
Grade 6
Sixth grader, thespian, Spanish heritage speaker and math enthusiast with a community service bent
Sixth grader, thespian, Spanish heritage speaker and math enthusiast with...
ms
Kiran
Grade 7
Seventh grader, debater and cross country runner who takes Mandarin and Upper School Algebra II
Seventh grader, debater and cross country runner who takes Mandarin...
ms
Talia
Grade 8
Eighth grader, scientist, ceramicist, mathematician, volleyball player and community service initiative taker
Eighth grader, scientist, ceramicist, mathematician, volleyball player and community service...
ms
Matthew
Grade 9
Ninth grader, investor, analyzer, humanitarian and runner who stretches his skills in Design and Innovation
Ninth grader, investor, analyzer, humanitarian and runner who stretches his...
us
Sophia
Grade 10
Tenth grader, historian, philosopher and fencer who loves diving into thorny world issues
Tenth grader, historian, philosopher and fencer who loves diving into...
us
Jameel
Grade 11
Eleventh grader, future scientist, football player and trumpeter in both the concert and marching bands
Eleventh grader, future scientist, football player and trumpeter in both...
us
Sophia
Grade 12
Twelfth grader, photographer, risk taker, neuroscientist and advocate who lives for Design and Innovation
Twelfth grader, photographer, risk taker, neuroscientist and advocate who lives...
us
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DAY IN THE LIFE
AT LJCDS
All on one campus in University City
LJCDS is San Diego’s only independent school to house students from age 3 to Grade 12 on one campus. This means that every day, students walk by either who they were or who they will become.
LEARN MORE
LJCDS INSPIRES
Future innovators,
thinkers and humanitarians
LEARN MORE
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
9490 Genesee Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
Main site
Careers at LJCDS
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Vimeo
Linkedin
ACCREDITATIONS
—
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
© 2022 La Jolla Country Day School
Privacy Policy
Non-discrimination Statement and Policy:
La Jolla Country Day School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Consistent with its obligations under the law, La Jolla Country Day School prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of the School’s programs and activities.
Skip to content
HOW TO APPLY
NEXT STEPS
Your Future Starts Here
We continually push the envelope on innovative practices in curriculum and instruction while also being mindful of longstanding educational research.
From age 3 through Grade 12, we start with dignity and then build upon a deep understanding of students and learning to cultivate a distinctive education.
Your Future Starts Here
We continually push the envelope on innovative practices in curriculum and instruction while also being mindful of longstanding educational research.
From age 3 through Grade 12, we start with dignity and then build upon a deep understanding of students and learning to cultivate a distinctive education.
DAY IN THE LIFE
LOCATION
ADMISSION
Academics
We’re continually pushing the envelope on innovative curriculum and instruction to give students the tools for lifelong learning while exposing them to a range of opportunities.
Learn More
Arts
The visual and performing arts give students a creative outlet for expression. Students flourish artistically, thanks to our talented faculty who are all practicing artists.
Learn More
Athletics
Learning involves mind and body. That’s why ECC, Lower School and Grades 5 and 6 students have daily PE, and Grades 7 and 8 and Upper School students can choose from a variety of team sports.
Learn More
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN
Citizenship
Students practice citizenship—in age-appropriate ways—by building community, engaging in civil discourse and taking part in service projects.
Learn More
Clubs, Flex & Enrichment
We build in time during the school day for students to explore new interests. A successful LJCDS experience includes students discovering at least one passion they didn’t know they had.
Learn More
CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN
Design & Innovation
Students learn to use cutting-edge tools and technologies while developing an understanding of the social impacts of technology, design and business.
Learn More
Dignity Model
We believe each human being has inherent worth—a belief that’s reflected in both academic and social-emotional learning.
Learn More
Diverse Community
Different ideas and experiences enrich our community. We’re proud that about 45% of students identify as students of color and that 18% of students receive financial aid.
Learn More
Faculty
Our talented faculty are committed to the craft of teaching. Through ongoing professional development, they seek the best approaches and incorporate them into their classrooms.
Learn More
Faculty
Our talented faculty are committed to the craft of teaching. Through ongoing professional development, they seek the best approaches and incorporate them into their classrooms.
Family Engagement
LJCDS is immeasurably strengthened by each family and their partnership with the school. We welcome involvement in all aspects of our community.
Learn More
Service-Learning
LJCDS’ promise, inspiring greatness for a better world, includes learning from others and using that knowledge to help make the community stronger through service.
Learn More
Student Wellness
Balancing work and play is key. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Rady Children's Hospital to address student wellness. LJCDS is the only school in the U.S. to have such a partnership.
Learn More
A Day in the Life
Get a glimpse of the LJCDS experience through the eyes of different community members.
OUR COMMUNITY
Early Childhood
Ages 3 & 4
Lower School
Grades K–4
Middle School
Grades 5–8
Upper School
Grades 9–12
Academics
Arts
Athletics
Design & Innovation
Enrichment
Excellence in Citizenship
Clear Filter
Tiny Torreys
Tiny Torreys
Nurturing curiosity in age 3 and 4 learners through play-based and project-based learning
Nurturing curiosity in age 3 and 4 learners through play-based...
ec
Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten
Building a community of 4- and 5-year-old students who are excited to explore the world around them
Building a community of 4- and 5-year-old students who are...
ec
Meika
Kindergarten
Kindergartener, builder, reader, friend, singer and scientist who likes learning all about the body
Kindergartener, builder, reader, friend, singer and scientist who likes learning...
ls
Lily
Grade 1
First grader, friend, helper, writer and artist extraordinaire who draws the natural world in vivid colors
First grader, friend, helper, writer and artist extraordinaire who draws...
ls
Rayaan
Grade 2
Second grader, mathematician, artist, athlete and budding coder who also enjoys playing the violin
Second grader, mathematician, artist, athlete and budding coder who also...
ls
Ynéz
Grade 3
Third grader, scientist, author, Spanish speaker, multiplication whiz, soccer player and cheerleader
Third grader, scientist, author, Spanish speaker, multiplication whiz, soccer player...
ls
Tomas
Grade 4
Fourth grader, fluent Spanish speaker, interviewer, athlete and animator who loves to meet new people
Fourth grader, fluent Spanish speaker, interviewer, athlete and animator who...
ls
Alexander
Grade 5
Fifth grader, math aficionado and trombone player who started a Little Free Library in his neighborhood
Fifth grader, math aficionado and trombone player who started a...
ms
Nyah
Grade 6
Sixth grader, thespian, Spanish heritage speaker and math enthusiast with a community service bent
Sixth grader, thespian, Spanish heritage speaker and math enthusiast with...
ms
Kiran
Grade 7
Seventh grader, debater and cross country runner who takes Mandarin and Upper School Algebra II
Seventh grader, debater and cross country runner who takes Mandarin...
ms
Talia
Grade 8
Eighth grader, scientist, ceramicist, mathematician, volleyball player and community service initiative taker
Eighth grader, scientist, ceramicist, mathematician, volleyball player and community service...
ms
Matthew
Grade 9
Ninth grader, investor, analyzer, humanitarian and runner who stretches his skills in Design and Innovation
Ninth grader, investor, analyzer, humanitarian and runner who stretches his...
us
Sophia
Grade 10
Tenth grader, historian, philosopher and fencer who loves diving into thorny world issues
Tenth grader, historian, philosopher and fencer who loves diving into...
us
Jameel
Grade 11
Eleventh grader, future scientist, football player and trumpeter in both the concert and marching bands
Eleventh grader, future scientist, football player and trumpeter in both...
us
Sophia
Grade 12
Twelfth grader, photographer, risk taker, neuroscientist and advocate who lives for Design and Innovation
Twelfth grader, photographer, risk taker, neuroscientist and advocate who lives...
us
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
DAY IN THE LIFE
AT LJCDS
All on one campus in University City
LJCDS is San Diego’s only independent school to house students from age 3 to Grade 12 on one campus. This means that every day, students walk by either who they were or who they will become.
LEARN MORE
LJCDS INSPIRES
Future innovators,
thinkers and humanitarians
LEARN MORE
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
9490 Genesee Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
Main site
Careers at LJCDS
Vimeo
ACCREDITATIONS
—
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
© 2022 La Jolla Country Day School
Privacy Policy
Non-discrimination Statement and Policy:
La Jolla Country Day School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Consistent with its obligations under the law, La Jolla Country Day School prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of the School’s programs and activities.