A Dynamic Learning Environment. Fostering a Community of Excellence

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1 Experience Los Angeles, California USA

2 A Dynamic Learning Environment Fostering a Community of Excellence Sierra Canyon School offers a premier independent school education among the state of California and across the country. Wide-ranging Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are not available. International students thrive in comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for entry into the top universities in the United States and abroad. Sierra Canyon s International Student Coordinator serves as a college counselor to all international students and assists them in submitting college applications and preparing for the TOEFL & SAT. Mr. Sergio Ribeiro International Student Coordinator FAST FACTS Founded: 1978 Founders: Mick Horwitz & Howard Wang Head of School: Jim Skrumbis Location: Los Angeles, California Campus Size: 35 acres Upper Campus Enrollment (grades 7-12): 550 International Students: 11% Countries Represented: Brazil, China, Montenegro, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Average Class Size: 14; student/faculty ratio is 10:1 SAT Score of Top 10%: National Average Honors Courses: 31 AP Courses: Top 10%

3 Housing: Homestay and Limited On-Campus Residences for grades (International students in grade 7 may enroll at Sierra Canyon if a parent or relative plans to reside with them in the local area.) School Year: End of August to Early June The school day runs from 8 am to 3 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8 am to 2:15 pm on Fridays. Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous clubs and sports on campus as well as take advantage of the many arts, cultural, entertainment, and athletic offerings (hiking, skiing, surfing, and golf) in the Greater Los Angeles and nearby areas. Vacations: Winter Break Two weeks at the end of December Spring Break Two weeks at the end of March Sierra Canyon School is located in the Northwest corner of Los Angeles and is in close proximity to Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Hollywood, and the famous Malibu and Venice beaches. International students appreciate the School s beautiful campus and surroundings, the safe neighborhoods where the campus is situated, and easy access to Los Angeles International Airport. A well-established homestay program is managed by a highly experienced International Student Coordinator. Homestay families are interviewed extensively prior to selection and pairing up with international students. Sierra Canyon School is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF), is a member of the Cum Laude Society, and has a National Honor Society chapter. Los Angeles, CA

4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Seventh grade students are eligible for admission if they plan to live in the local area with a parent or relative. Eighth through 12th grade students may participate in Sierra Canyon s homestay program or live in limited on-campus housing. Applications for admission may be completed and submitted online at: For questions, students may contact Amy Calvert, Director of Admission, at [email protected]. The following items are required as part of the application to Sierra Canyon: Completed Online Sierra Canyon School Application Homestay Application for International Students (available as a download from the website for students applying for grades 8-12) Homestay Survey (available as a download from the website for students applying for grades 8-12) Official Transcript(s) Grades from the past two years and the current school year are required and must be sent directly from the applicant s school to Sierra Canyon School. Three Official Letters of Recommendation Students must submit the following recommendations: 1 math teacher, 1 English teacher, and 1 teacher of student s choice These recommendations must be mailed, faxed, or ed directly from the applicant s school to Sierra Canyon School. Official Standardized Testing Students must submit one of the following tests if English is the applicant s second language: TOEFL scores of 72+ are preferred Junior TOEFL scores of 60+ are preferred SLEP scores of 58+ are preferred All documents must be translated into English. After receipt of a completed application, students will be scheduled for an interview conducted via Skype. Sierra Canyon School issues I-20 visas to students who are admitted after receipt of their enrollment deposit. BRAZILIAN & CHINESE STUDENTS Sierra Canyon School has partnered with Three W International to enroll students from China and Brazil in grades Applications for admission may only be submitted to the School through Three W, they may not be submitted to Sierra Canyon School directly from applicants. For questions or to request an application, please contact Three W: Three W Brazil Three W China Phone: Phone: [email protected] [email protected] CURRICULUM Sierra Canyon is committed to instilling intellectual curiosity in students and providing an excellent education that will serve as a foundation for life. Students are challenged to achieve their full potential individually and as part of a community. Creative, social, emotional, physical, and ethical development is heavily emphasized within the academic program. Expert teachers deliver an innovative curriculum in a dynamic and small classroom environment. 31 Honors Courses Including Algebra Architecture Biology Calculus Chemistry Engineering English Filmmaking French Geometry Latin Physics Pre-Calculus Spanish Trigonometry 23 AP Courses Including American Government American History Biology Calculus Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Environmental Science European History French Latin Music Physics Spanish Statistics Studio Art Unique Courses Architecture Chamber Orchestra Computer Coding Engineering Forensic Science Innovations in Technology Songwriting Theater Design Athletics Baseball Basketball Cheer Cross-Country Dance Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Clubs and Activities Art Club Book Club Chess Club Community Leadership Engineering Club Environment Club Film Festival Mock Trial Speech and Debate Stock Market Club Student Government Student Newspaper Volunteer Clubs UNIVERSITIES THAT SOME OF OUR GRADUATES ATTEND Boston College Brown University California Institute of Technology Columbia University Cornell Univeristy Darthmouth College Duke University Georgetown University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University New York University Northwestern University Pomona College Pratt Institute Stanford University University of California, Berkeley University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California Vassar University Wesleyan University Yale University Sierra Canyon School Rinaldi Street Chatsworth, CA USA Fax: Phone: /2015

5 Tuition for Year Grades 9-12 with Homestay $65,250 US + $2,000 US emergency fee Tuition is for one school year and includes agent fee, books, medical insurance, meals (breakfast & dinner provided by homestay family + $900 on-campus lunch account), transportation to and from school, program fees (mandatory field trips), and I-20. It does not include personal expenses. Grades 7-8 with Homestay $59,450 US + $2,000 US emergency fee Tuition is for one school year and includes agent fee, books, medical insurance, meals (breakfast & dinner provided by homestay family + $900 on-campus lunch account), transportation to and from school, program fees (mandatory field trips), and I-20. It does not include personal expenses. Sierra Canyon School Los Angeles, California USA