Invites our students and their families to a special event.
If you need any personal or logistical assistance on that evening or if you have any questions, please stop by the HELP DESK in the Office of Admission.
Strategic Plan LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN
CURRICULUM - STUDENT WELL-BEING - COMMUNICATION SERVICE - PHILANTHROPY - OPERATIONS
Strategic Plan Presentation and Discussion Session 1:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Community Hall)
Session 2:
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (Community Hall)
Board of Trustees:
Manish Parikh, President of the Board of Trustees, and select Trustees.
Members of Senior Leadership Team:
Dr. Judy Fox, Interim Head of School, Sarah Bakhiet, Assistant Head of School for Academics, Mark Marcus, Assistant Head of School for Operations, Laura White, Development Director, Marna Weiss, Lower School Director, Colleen O’Boyle, Middle School Director, and Dr. Greg Martin, Upper School Director
Torrey Walk TORREY WALK Robotics Demonstration
Marsha Poh, Middle School Science and Robotics
Student Publications
Middle and Upper School students
Cyber Security Team
Cyber Security Team members
College Counseling
Upper School students
Community Service
Susie Nordenger, Community Service Director, and members of the Upper School’s Community Service Board (CSB)
Alumni and Philanthropy
Tricia Witkower, Annual Fund Coordinator
Student Support Services (Health)
Jan Capon, School Nurse, and Christine Mitchell, Athletic Trainer
Student Support Services (Guidance Counseling)
Ashley Marlow, Lower /Middle School Guidance Counselor, LaNaadrian Easterling, Ph. D., Upper School Guidance Counselor
Student Support Services (Learning Resource Center)
Micki Mighdoll, Director of the Learning Resource Center
LJCDS FabLab Programs
Jeremy Bank, LJCDS FabLab
Student Life/Leadership
Chris Moeller, Middle School Dean of Students Todd Ballaban, Upper School Dean of Students
International Student Management (IEM)
Support for International students
City Club/Mock Trial
Jonathan Shulman, Upper School History
Student Diversity and Inclusion
Robin Stewart, Upper School English
All of La Jolla Country Day ‘s academic, athletic and arts programs will be represented on the Torrey Walk. Please see their respective programs for more details.
Lower School LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
Please visit grade level classrooms to explore the Lower School’s curriculum. Teachers and “Lifer” parents await you at the Labyrinth to help you find the appropriate classrooms: Tiny Torreys
ECC 1, ECC 2
Junior Kindergarten
ECC 3, ECC 4, ECC 5
Kindergarten
LS 1, LS 2, LS 3
Grade 1 classrooms
LS 10, LS 11, LS 12
Grade 2 classrooms
LS 13, LS 14, LS 15
Grade 3 classrooms
LS 16, LS 17, LS 18
Grade 4 classrooms
LS 19, LS 20, LS 21
Lower School Specialty Classes Science
LS 7
Technology
LS 5
World Language
LS 6
Music
LS 9
Strings
Strings room
English MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH Reading (US 113) - Nate Heppner, Middle School English Chair, Katy Capozzoli, Middle School English, Glen Pritzker, Upper School English, and Joanne Bradley, Upper School English Writing (US 112) - Danice VonFeldt, Middle School English, Sean Bornhoeft, Middle School English, Harry Thomas, Upper School English, Gary Peritz, Upper School English, and Sarah Golden, Upper School English
Torrey Walk English Deborah Shaul, Upper School English Chair, Justin Compton, Middle School English, and Heidi Bruning, Upper School English
History MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY Middle and Upper School History (US 107) - Tyler Hales, Middle School History, Kristy Johnson, Middle School History, Steve Traverso, Middle School History, Cortney Golub, Upper School History, Robert Grasso, Upper School History, Blair Overstreet, Upper School History, and Jonathan Sammartino, Upper School Social Sciences
Torrey Walk History Richard Nelson, Middle School History Chair, and Jerry Fleischhacker, Upper School History Chair
Math MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL MATH Middle and Upper School Math (US 103) - Betsy McCallum, Middle School Math, Lori Long, Middle School Math, Amy Rohrbach, Middle School Math, Tiffany Golling, Upper School Math , John Edman, Upper School Math, Jean Ah Lee, Upper School Math, and David Schall, Upper School Math
TORREY WALK MATH Pam Madigan, Middle School Math Chair, and Pam Patterson, Upper School Math Chair
Technology LOWER, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY Lower School Technology Interactive Showcase (LS Computer Lab) - Linda Kennedy, Lower School Technology and Technology Chair, and Nancy Eckenroth, Lower School Technology Middle School Technology Interactive Showcase (MS Technology Lab) - Todd Mitchell, Middle School Technology Upper School Technology Interactive Showcase (Parent Lounge) - Javy Martinez, Upper School Dean of Academic Technology STEAM Programs/FAB Lab Interactive Showcase (Parent Lounge) - Jim Kelly, La Jolla Country Day Trustee, and Katie Rast, STEAM Coordinator
Science LOWER, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE Lower School Science Lower School Science Demonstration (LS Science Lab) - Dana Marquardt, Lower School Science
Middle School Science Grade 5 Science Mini-Demonstrations (MS 208) - Diane de Sequera, Middle School Science
5:15 - 5:25 pm, 5:45 - 5:55 pm, 6:15 - 6: 25 pm
Life Science Mini-Demonstrations (MS 207) - Glenda Poliner, Middle School Science Chair 5:20 - 5:30 pm, 5:50 - 6:00 pm, 6:20 - 6:30 pm Earth Systems and Sustainability Mini-Demonstrations (MS 206) - Dr. Debrah Fine, Middle School Science
5:15 - 5:25 pm, 5:45 - 5:55 pm, 6:15 - 6: 25 pm
Middle School Science Teachers will be available for questions from 6:35-7:00 pm in VASC courtyard
Upper School Science Physics Mini-Demonstrations (VASC 25) - Dan Padgett and William Doerge, Upper School Science:
5:15-5:25 pm, 5:45-5:55 pm, 6:15-6:25 pm
Biology Mini-Demonstrations (VASC 23) - Chris Uyeda and Dr. Julie Strong, Upper School Science:
5:20 - 5:30 pm, 5:50 - 6:00 pm, 6:20 - 6:30 pm
Chemistry Mini-Demonstrations (VASC 14) - Todd Lineback and Tom Perrotti, Upper School Science:
5:25 - 5:35 pm, 5:55 - 6:05 pm, 6:25 - 6:35 pm
Upper School Science Teachers will be available for questions from 6:35-7:00 pm in VASC courtyard
Torrey Walk Science Dr. Susan Domanico, Upper School Science Chair
World Language LOWER, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGES Lower School World Language Lower School Spanish (LS Spanish) - Maribel Bueno, Lower School Spanish, and Patricia Aftahi, Lower School Spanish
Middle and Upper World Language World Language Lab (US 206) – Beth Cross, Upper School Spanish, Magnus Olander, Middle School Spanish World Language Program and Curriculum (US 210) - Eva Power, Upper School World Language Chair, and members of the World Language Honors Societies World Language Mini-Lessons French (US 205) - Nathalie Rachel-Gueirard, Upper School French, and Annie Milleret, Middle and Upper School French 5:15 - 5:25 pm, 5:45 - 5:55 pm, 6:15 - 6:25 pm Mandarin (US 204)- Lillian Sung, Middle and Upper School Mandarin, and Lei Wu, Upper School Mandarin 5:20 - 5:30 pm, 5:50 - 6:00 pm, 6:20 - 6:30 pm Spanish (US 207) - Laura del Moral, Middle School Spanish, and Daniella Aviles, Upper School Spanish 5:25 - 5:35 pm, 5:55 - 6:05 pm, 6:25 - 6:35 pm All World Language teachers will be available for questions from 6:35 - 7:00 pm in US 210.
Torrey Walk World Language Meghan Edwards, Middle School World Language Chair, Maggie Perry, Middle School Spanish, Jaquelin Dutson, Upper School Spanish, World Language Honor Societies, and members of the World Language Honors Societies
College Counseling COLLEGE COUNSELING College Counseling Presentations (US 201) - Piotr Dabrowski, Upper School College Counselor, Karen Elitzky, Upper School College Counselor, and Valencia Hamman, Upper School College Counselor Presentation 1: Presentation 2: Presentation 3: Presentation 4: Presentation 5:
Presentation
5:10 pm – 5:20 pm
Q&A
5:20 pm – 5:30 pm
Presentation
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm
Q&A
5:40 pm – 5:50 pm
Presentation
5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Q&A
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm
Presentation
6:10 pm – 6:20 pm
Q&A
6:20 pm – 6:30 pm
Presentation
6:30 pm – 6:40 pm
College Counseling and Alumni Parents available for Q & A from 6:40 - 7:00 pm in Upper School room 201
ALUMNI PARENT PANEL
Panel Discussion 1 (US 212):
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Panel Discussion 2 (US 213):
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Panel Discussion 3 (US 212):
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel Discussion 4 (US 213):
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
College Counseling and Alumni Parents available for Q & A from 6:40 - 7:00 pm in Upper School room 201
Arts VISUAL ARTS Lower School Art (Lower School Art room) - Arielle Rebek, Lower School Art Middle School Art (MS Art room) - Ann Chaitin, Middle School Art Upper School Art (VASC 20) - Cindy Bravo, US Art , Gallery Coordinator, US Filmmaking Upper School Yearbook, Graphic Design, Digital Photography (VASC 22) - Bruce Fayman, US Photography, US Graphic Design, Yearbook Advisor Upper School Film Making (Yearbook room) - Upper School Filmmaking students Upper School Ceramics (VASC 10) - Alexis Grinbold, US Art Visual Art (Torrey Walk) – Upper School Art students available for Q & A.
PERFORMING ARTS Dance Dance Showcase (Dance Studio) - Interactive dance experience with Upper School students Dance (Torrey Walk) - Robert Wagner, Middle School Drama, Dance & Musical Choreography, Upper School Dance and Musical Choreography & Upper School Glee Co-Director Vocal Music Lower School Music (Lower School Music Room) – Wendy Clemente, Lower School Music & Theater Costume Designer Vocal Music Showcase (US Music Room) - Carrie Dietsch, Middle School and Upper School Choral Director, Middle and Upper School Musical Director, Upper School Glee Co-Director Vocal Music (Torrey Walk) - Upper School Vocal Music students available for Q & A. Instrumental Music Lower School Strings (Lower School Strings Studio) - Brenda Riedler, Lower School Strings Director Upper School Band Showcase (Amphitheater) - Chad Przymus, Upper School Band Director Upper School Orchestra Showcase (Four Flowers Theater) - Joan Diener, Upper School Strings/ Orchestra Director, Lower School Strings Middle and Upper School Music (Torrey Walk) - Joe Rowling, Middle School Orchestra Director, and Liesl Hansen, Middle School Band Director. Upper School Band and US Orchestra Students will be available for Q & A Drama Interactive Drama Showcase (Black Box Theater) - Upper School Drama students leading interactive theater games Upper School Drama and Costume Design (Torrey Walk) - Scott Feldsher, Upper School Drama and Film Studies, Upper School Drama and Musical Stage Direction; visit our Costume Designer, Wendy Clemente, in the Lower School Music room Technical Theater Technical Theater (Torrey Walk) - Maria Bane, Middle and Upper School Technical Theater and Theater Lighting & Sound Direction
Athletics ATHLETIC SHOWCASES Volleyball Showcase (Gym) - Watch our defending state-champions practice Football Interactive Showcase (Football Field) - Participate in drills with our Varsity football players Soccer Interactive Showcase (Soccer Field) - Participate in drills with our Varsity soccer teams Lacrosse Interactive Showcase (Outside of Gym) - Participate in drills with our Varsity lacrosse teams. Ultimate Frisbee Interactive Showcase (JV Field) - Participate in drills with our Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team Strength and Conditioning Showcase (Varsity Weight Room) - Kevin Reaume, Strength and Conditioning Coach Cheer Showcase (Campus Wide) - Country Day cheerleaders will be performing at several locations on campus.
TORREY WALK ATHLETICS Candice Wiggins ’04, Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), will be on Torrey Walk meeting with Country Day families and signing autographs. Please remember to bring your jersey, basketball, etc. to be signed. About Candice: * La Jolla Country Day School: Four-time CIF Division IV Player of the Year, Two-time CIF State Champion, 2004 McDonald’s All-American and 2004 California’s Ms. Basketball * Stanford University: Three time Pac-10 Player of the Year, four-time All-American, 2008 Wade Trophy Player of the Year (awarded to the top player in Division I who embodies character and leadership) * WBNA: Drafted third overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2008 WBNA Draft, 2008 WBNA’s 6th Woman Award, current player f for the Los Angeles Sparks.
Middle and Upper School Athletic Teams and Programs will be highlighted on Torrey Walk.
Library LOWER, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM
Library Workshops (2nd Floor of Jacobs Family Library): Michelle Ohnstad, Upper School Librarian, Bobbie Xuereb, Middle School Librarian, and Lorrie Culver, Librarian Library Workshops Privacy Seminar, Michelle Ohnstad
5:20pm – 5:30pm
Author Series, Bobbie Xuereb
5:30pm – 5:40pm
Research Skills for Upper School, Michelle Ohnstad
5:40pm – 5:50pm
Young Adult Literature, Bobbie Xuereb
5:50pm – 6:00pm
Research Skills for Upper School, Michelle Ohnstad
6:00pm – 6:10pm
Book picks for Parents, Lorrie Culver
6:10pm – 6:20pm
Author Series, Bobbie Xuereb
6:20pm – 6:30pm
Privacy Seminar, Michelle Ohnstad
6:30pm – 6:40pm
Young Adult Literature, Bobbie Xuereb
6:40pm – 6:50pm
TORREY WALK LIBRARY Susan Middleton, Lower School Librarian
Sage Dining SAGE DINING APPETIZERS Lower School Quad Middle School Quad Upper School, near Bell Tower Student Pavilion * Appetizer Stations will be open from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Video Testimonials VIDEO TESTIMONIALS (Lower School Library)
La Jolla Country Day School families are often asked, “why have you chosen La Jolla Country Day School for your student?” This is an opportunity for us to document the reasons why the Country Day experience has meaning for you and your family.
“Why La Jolla Country Day?”
Torrey Night map pg.3
Genesee Parking Lot
Student Pavilion
Tennis Courts
JV Field Softball Field
Football Field
Baseball Field