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La Jolla Country Day School
11/20/20​
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Asking Beautiful Questions
By Payton Hobbs, head of Lower School

Asking questions seems too simple to be a solution for how we can ignite change in our world and overcome the many challenges we face. And yet, it makes so much sense—if indeed the questions are meaningful and important. 
It's About Community 
By Geordie Mitchell, assistant head of school for enrollment management and outreach

Because most of my career has been in admission, I have had a lot of time to think about and communicate to families why they should consider independent schools. Our schools have high caliber facilities and excellent, dedicated teachers. These are compelling reasons to consider an independent school education, but for me, I keep coming back to the community.

Faculty Spotlight: Dan Padgett

 
Upper School science educator and assistant baseball coach guides his students/athletes through their problems while allowing them to develop the confidence they’ll need to overcome obstacles in the future.
 
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Day in the Life of Lower School

 
Step into the world of Lower School, and see our remarkable community firsthand. We have created a special video to keep you connected to the greatness that continues to exist every day in Lower School, online and on campus.
 

Ensuring Clean Air in the Classroom


Students in Design and Innovation work on COVID-19-related projects, including CO2 sensors for the classroom. 

Citizenship Day 2020


Middle and Upper School students participated in Factuality: The Game, attended workshops and participated in discussions during Citizenship Day.

Torrey Selected Under Armour All-American


LJCDS volleyball standout Samantha “Sami” Francis ’21 has been selected as an Under Armour All-American. 

MTV Documentary


An alumnus documents the journey of teens at a recovery high school in Boston for MTV.

World Language Honor Societies


The Chinese, French and Spanish Honor Societies recognize the 2020 inductees.
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