Make your life a splendid story. [That’s the spirit of Stevenson.]
Curiosity Passion Stevenson School was named to honor the spirit of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Why? Because he was a man at home in the world — curious, passionate, creative, and close to fearless. Most of all, he was simply himself. He cherished his friends, loved his work, and showed an unquenchable passion for life.
Joy Creativity
At Stevenson, that spirit lives on today.
Curiosity Passion Stevenson School was named to honor the spirit of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Why? Because he was a man at home in the world — curious, passionate, creative, and close to fearless. Most of all, he was simply himself. He cherished his friends, loved his work, and showed an unquenchable passion for life.
Joy Creativity
At Stevenson, that spirit lives on today.
“Coming back to campus from break, my friend and I decided to use definite integrals to know how far we’d driven. Who needs GPS?”
A BOLT OF CLARITY “When I realized how math and science can be used everywhere in our lives, it was like lightning struck. It totally changed my life. And set my direction for the future.” Richie’s experiments have sparked more than lightning. Hear the rest of his story at stories.stevensonschool.org/richie.
“Coming back to campus from break, my friend and I decided to use definite integrals to know how far we’d driven. Who needs GPS?”
A BOLT OF CLARITY “When I realized how math and science can be used everywhere in our lives, it was like lightning struck. It totally changed my life. And set my direction for the future.” Richie’s experiments have sparked more than lightning. Hear the rest of his story at stories.stevensonschool.org/richie.
MY DEFINING MOMENT “I’m 16 and competing against pros in the biggest tournament of my life so far. I’ve been working toward this moment since I was no taller than my golf club.” Join Seb on the golf course for the rest of the story at stories.stevensonschool.org/seb.
“It’s the U.S. Open qualifier. I’m one shot under par at the 16th hole.”
MY DEFINING MOMENT “I’m 16 and competing against pros in the biggest tournament of my life so far. I’ve been working toward this moment since I was no taller than my golf club.” Join Seb on the golf course for the rest of the story at stories.stevensonschool.org/seb.
“It’s the U.S. Open qualifier. I’m one shot under par at the 16th hole.”
“I’ve tracked sea otters. I’ve led beach cleanups for almost half my life. I spend most of my time around the water.”
THE LIFE AQUATIC “The environment — and especially the ocean — is my passion. It’s why I started the Environmental Club at Stevenson. And why I’ve spent more than 600 hours volunteering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.” Hitting the beach takes on a new meaning with Sierra. Get the whole story at stories.stevensonschool.org/sierra.
“I’ve tracked sea otters. I’ve led beach cleanups for almost half my life. I spend most of my time around the water.”
THE LIFE AQUATIC “The environment — and especially the ocean — is my passion. It’s why I started the Environmental Club at Stevenson. And why I’ve spent more than 600 hours volunteering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.” Hitting the beach takes on a new meaning with Sierra. Get the whole story at stories.stevensonschool.org/sierra.
What will your life’s story be? When Stevenson School is the setting, you’re sure to have adventures of all sorts — and a community of fellow adventurers to share them with. Your Stevenson story begins with rigorous academics. Hard work. Achievement. Self-discipline and perseverance. They absolutely matter. After all, doesn’t every great story’s hero need a challenge? At Stevenson, academics aren’t our only priority. We want you to be happy. Make lifelong friends. And find your passion — whether it’s chemistry, literature, lacrosse, or the tuba. YOUR STORY STARTS HERE.
What will your life’s story be? When Stevenson School is the setting, you’re sure to have adventures of all sorts — and a community of fellow adventurers to share them with. Your Stevenson story begins with rigorous academics. Hard work. Achievement. Self-discipline and perseverance. They absolutely matter. After all, doesn’t every great story’s hero need a challenge? At Stevenson, academics aren’t our only priority. We want you to be happy. Make lifelong friends. And find your passion — whether it’s chemistry, literature, lacrosse, or the tuba. YOUR STORY STARTS HERE.
Be prepared to expand your mind. [Amazing feats of intellectual daring required.]
Explore recent history: Collaborate on an online forum examining topics like the anti-war music of the Vietnam era and the history of social media.
“I work really hard, but it’s so interesting and worth it. My teachers teach in a way that we can still enjoy what we’re learning even though it’s tough.” — Kate, senior
Test your skills: Pre-engineering and Robotics students take on challenges like designing energy-efficient homes, electric guitars, and underwater robots. They even take their innovations to regional and national competitions.
Factor this: Stevenson students who have completed AP Calculus (BC) take on multivariable calculus, a course level most college students never reach.
Love language? You could become fluent in Spanish, French, Latin, Japanese, or Mandarin Chinese.
Seek out adventures in new lands: Immerse yourself in a new culture. Spend a semester, year, or summer living in a foreign land through one of our 12 study abroad programs.
“Academics comes first but it’s really important to be involved in sports and clubs. I’m in the Math Club, I play the trumpet — and football. The opportunities are endless.” — Nick, junior
Write your heart out: One alumnus launched his musical career in English class, with his rap version of Macbeth. You might find your muse writing for Tusitala, our student newspaper, or Vailima, the literary magazine.
Be prepared to expand your mind. [Amazing feats of intellectual daring required.]
Explore recent history: Collaborate on an online forum examining topics like the anti-war music of the Vietnam era and the history of social media.
“I work really hard, but it’s so interesting and worth it. My teachers teach in a way that we can still enjoy what we’re learning even though it’s tough.” — Kate, senior
Test your skills: Pre-engineering and Robotics students take on challenges like designing energy-efficient homes, electric guitars, and underwater robots. They even take their innovations to regional and national competitions.
Factor this: Stevenson students who have completed AP Calculus (BC) take on multivariable calculus, a course level most college students never reach.
Love language? You could become fluent in Spanish, French, Latin, Japanese, or Mandarin Chinese.
Seek out adventures in new lands: Immerse yourself in a new culture. Spend a semester, year, or summer living in a foreign land through one of our 12 study abroad programs.
“Academics comes first but it’s really important to be involved in sports and clubs. I’m in the Math Club, I play the trumpet — and football. The opportunities are endless.” — Nick, junior
Write your heart out: One alumnus launched his musical career in English class, with his rap version of Macbeth. You might find your muse writing for Tusitala, our student newspaper, or Vailima, the literary magazine.
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AP subjects offered, from English Literature and Japanese to Macroeconomics, Computer Science, and Physics
1
different countries
472
590
college acceptances for the 127 members of the most recent senior class
88%
10:1
pass rate for all AP exams taken
student-faculty ratio
100% college placement
68
READY FOR NEW TERRITORY? YOUR CLASSES WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THINK DEEPLY, CRITICALLY, CREATIVELY.
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personal advisor and one college mentor for each student
AP exams taken last year
Numbers only tell part of the story.
students from
14 average class size
In your classes, you’ll conquer Napoleon in world history, tackle Rolle’s theorem in calculus, explore Chaucer’s world in The Canterbury Tales, and so much more. You’ll also learn how to manage your time and make sure you’re meeting all of your responsibilities. As our students will tell you, “The workload was a shock at first. You can’t be lazy and do well.” And, “It’s up to you to make good decisions. We get a lot of freedom and a lot of responsibility.” But you’re not alone — your teachers and advisors are happy to help.
students honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program in the past four years
24/7 accessibility of resident faculty
GET ALL THE DETAILS ON COURSE OFFERINGS AT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ACADEMICS/PEBBLEBEACH.
2/3
of faculty hold advanced degrees
23
AP subjects offered, from English Literature and Japanese to Macroeconomics, Computer Science, and Physics
1
different countries
472
590
college acceptances for the 127 members of the most recent senior class
88%
10:1
pass rate for all AP exams taken
student-faculty ratio
100% college placement
68
READY FOR NEW TERRITORY? YOUR CLASSES WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THINK DEEPLY, CRITICALLY, CREATIVELY.
20
personal advisor and one college mentor for each student
AP exams taken last year
Numbers only tell part of the story.
students from
14 average class size
In your classes, you’ll conquer Napoleon in world history, tackle Rolle’s theorem in calculus, explore Chaucer’s world in The Canterbury Tales, and so much more. You’ll also learn how to manage your time and make sure you’re meeting all of your responsibilities. As our students will tell you, “The workload was a shock at first. You can’t be lazy and do well.” And, “It’s up to you to make good decisions. We get a lot of freedom and a lot of responsibility.” But you’re not alone — your teachers and advisors are happy to help.
students honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program in the past four years
24/7 accessibility of resident faculty
GET ALL THE DETAILS ON COURSE OFFERINGS AT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ACADEMICS/PEBBLEBEACH.
2/3
of faculty hold advanced degrees
Set off on your creative journey through the arts. Make musical magic. Get into character. Step up and dance. Develop your perspective. There are dozens of ways to express yourself artistically, from jazz choir, hip hop dance class and ceramics to theater and our campus radio station.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS AT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ARTS. AND CHECK OUT SINGER/SONGWRITER KARSEN’S STORY AT STORIES.STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/KARSEN.
Set off on your creative journey through the arts. Make musical magic. Get into character. Step up and dance. Develop your perspective. There are dozens of ways to express yourself artistically, from jazz choir, hip hop dance class and ceramics to theater and our campus radio station.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS AT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ARTS. AND CHECK OUT SINGER/SONGWRITER KARSEN’S STORY AT STORIES.STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/KARSEN.
It’s how you play the game. Our athletes bring home plenty of glory. League championships. Division and school records. Personal bests. And, of course, college scholarships for our stellar players. But what really makes us proud? Their sportsmanship: Win or lose, Stevenson students are known for being great sports.
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES — PLUS THE LATEST NEWS AND SCORES — CHECK OUT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ATHLETICS/PEBBLEBEACH.
It’s how you play the game. Our athletes bring home plenty of glory. League championships. Division and school records. Personal bests. And, of course, college scholarships for our stellar players. But what really makes us proud? Their sportsmanship: Win or lose, Stevenson students are known for being great sports.
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES — PLUS THE LATEST NEWS AND SCORES — CHECK OUT STEVENSONSCHOOL.ORG/ATHLETICS/PEBBLEBEACH.
Make your home in the world. Like Robert Louis Stevenson himself, Stevenson students are at home in the world. That’s likely because we come from all over the world — 16 states and 20 countries. No matter where we’re from, we all call Stevenson home. If you’re a boarding student, you’ll develop your independence. “You’re not completely on your own, but you really become your own person. You have to be responsible,” explains a sophomore boarder. “You make sure you get your homework done. If you need clean clothes, you do your laundry. And you work out sharing space with your roommate. I never dreamed I’d get to have this experience. It’s amazing.”
WHAT HAPPENS ON WEEKENDS? COOKOUTS; MOVIE NIGHTS; COMMUNITY SERVICE; TRIPS TO CARMEL, MONTEREY, PACIFIC GROVE, AND SAN FRANCISCO; CASINO NIGHT; FASHION SHOWS; HIKING AND ROCK CLIMBING TRIPS; KAYAKING; SCHOOL DANCES; FACULTY VS. STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAMES; AND JUST HANGING OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
Make your home in the world. Like Robert Louis Stevenson himself, Stevenson students are at home in the world. That’s likely because we come from all over the world — 16 states and 20 countries. No matter where we’re from, we all call Stevenson home. If you’re a boarding student, you’ll develop your independence. “You’re not completely on your own, but you really become your own person. You have to be responsible,” explains a sophomore boarder. “You make sure you get your homework done. If you need clean clothes, you do your laundry. And you work out sharing space with your roommate. I never dreamed I’d get to have this experience. It’s amazing.”
WHAT HAPPENS ON WEEKENDS? COOKOUTS; MOVIE NIGHTS; COMMUNITY SERVICE; TRIPS TO CARMEL, MONTEREY, PACIFIC GROVE, AND SAN FRANCISCO; CASINO NIGHT; FASHION SHOWS; HIKING AND ROCK CLIMBING TRIPS; KAYAKING; SCHOOL DANCES; FACULTY VS. STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAMES; AND JUST HANGING OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
“A person is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
Those are pretty wise words from our namesake. Here, you’ll bring those words to life: You’ll learn a lot, have fun adventures, and be surrounded by friends. Community is a big deal here, as is individuality. Each of us is respected and celebrated for being exactly who we are. That means if you want to share a poem at Assembly, audition for the musical, or start a club for calculus-loving surfers, go for it! We’ll be cheering you on.
“A person is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
Those are pretty wise words from our namesake. Here, you’ll bring those words to life: You’ll learn a lot, have fun adventures, and be surrounded by friends. Community is a big deal here, as is individuality. Each of us is respected and celebrated for being exactly who we are. That means if you want to share a poem at Assembly, audition for the musical, or start a club for calculus-loving surfers, go for it! We’ll be cheering you on.
Begin your Stevenson story now. Visit campus and experience the spirit of Stevenson for yourself. There’s no better place to learn and live than nestled in the renowned community of Pebble Beach. Once you step onto campus, we think you’ll agree. Then take the most important step: Apply! OREGON Go to stevensonschool.org/admission/pebblebeach.
Eureka
5
80
NEVADA
101
Sacramento
San Francisco
Pebble Beach (Stevenson School)
CALIFORNIA 101
Pacific Ocean
5
Los Angeles
10
Be sure to make time to explore. The Pacific Ocean is just a short walk from campus (you can hear the waves — and the San Diego seals). And the towns of Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Carmel are just minutes away.
Begin your Stevenson story now. Visit campus and experience the spirit of Stevenson for yourself. There’s no better place to learn and live than nestled in the renowned community of Pebble Beach. Once you step onto campus, we think you’ll agree. Then take the most important step: Apply! OREGON Go to stevensonschool.org/admission/pebblebeach.
Eureka
5
80
NEVADA
101
Sacramento
San Francisco
Pebble Beach (Stevenson School)
CALIFORNIA 101
Pacific Ocean
5
Los Angeles
10
Be sure to make time to explore. The Pacific Ocean is just a short walk from campus (you can hear the waves — and the San Diego seals). And the towns of Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Carmel are just minutes away.
Our short(ened) story. Outdoor Education
Think mountaineering, an extensive ropes course, and outdoor leadership, as well as after-school activities like sea kayaking and rock climbing. Monthly backpacking, climbing, or day hiking trips take advantage of our proximity to Big Sur, the Ventana Wilderness and Monterey Bay, as well as other state and national parks. The Sophomore Wilderness Expedition, or “Expo,” is the highlight of the program, during which students spend 11 days trekking and exploring the great outdoors.
Faculty
Our faculty are committed to developing both the mind and character of students. Nearly 24/7, they are advisors, tutors, mentors, and coaches. More than two-thirds hold advanced degrees, and all stay current in their fields via advanced study, professional conferences, and course design work.
Diversity
Students
Stevenson’s Pebble Beach campus is home to 520 students (55% resident and 45% day students, and an equal number of boys and girls) from 20 countries and 16 states.
Campus
Nearly 60 acres of academic and laboratory spaces, residence halls, dining hall, dance studio, gymnasium, art/ceramics studios, playing fields (including football), tennis courts, newly renovated pool, 400+ seat performing arts center, and radio station KSPB (the largest student-run radio station west of the Mississippi). At the heart of it all: our 30,000 sq.-ft. student center and amphitheater.
College Placement
Our seven college advisors work one-on-one with students to help them find the right college. Each year more than 70 colleges and universities visit campus, plus we offer two college tours that take students to colleges and universities from Southern California to the East Coast.
Seven residence halls feature common rooms connecting the boys’ and girls’ wings so that social time is spent together — studying or coming together for an impromptu ice cream party, karaoke competition, or a dance-off. More than 40 faculty members and their families live on campus — creating a community of support and companionship.
Stevenson is a safe, respectful place where differences are celebrated, ideas are shared, and what makes us unique is more important than what makes us the same. We value diversity of race, culture, language, gender, age, disability, religion, and orientation — just as we do ideas, opinions, and viewpoints. We help students prepare for life through the development of a strong sense of personal identity.
Stevenson, a selective school for collegebound boarding and day students, commits to three aims: To prepare students for success in college and beyond To foster their passion for learning and achievement
History & Character
To help them shape a joyful life Therefore, we maintain: A faculty and staff of gifted, principled, attentive adults
Stevenson is the Monterey Peninsula’s only PK — 12 independent, nonsectarian, co-ed school. The Pebble Beach campus (Grades 9-12) was founded in 1952; the Carmel campus (Pre-Kindergarten — Grade 8) was acquired in 1988. Named after storyteller and adventurer Robert Louis Stevenson, the school embraces his spirit with an environment that values challenge, creativity, curiosity, independence, respect, responsibility, and self-expression.
Residential Life
Mission
A lively curriculum — innovative in method, scholarly in content, and global in scope An exceptional range of academic, athletic, and artistic choices for students to explore, both independently and with friends A respectful, welcoming community, grounded in ethical and spiritual values A serene, comfortable campus along the magnificent forested coastline of the Monterey Peninsula
Motto
Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re. (Gentle in manner, strong in deed.)
Global Village
Stevenson’s student body reflects our connectedness to the larger global community. Students graduate from Stevenson comfortable with cultures, religions, races, and ideologies that are different from their own. Upon graduation, Stevenson students join a network of more than 6,700 alumni, representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 55 countries.
Sustainability
Environmental stewardship is a Stevenson core value. Residence halls are equipped with filtered-water stations, and the dining hall composts 100% of its food waste with the recently acquired “Rocket” composter (one of only four in the U.S.). Students sow and reap from the community organic garden, and recycling is encouraged throughout the campus. Our newest residence hall, Barrows, is LEED gold certified. And we just completed the Johnson House, our first passive faculty townhouse.
Our short(ened) story. Outdoor Education
Think mountaineering, an extensive ropes course, and outdoor leadership, as well as after-school activities like sea kayaking and rock climbing. Monthly backpacking, climbing, or day hiking trips take advantage of our proximity to Big Sur, the Ventana Wilderness and Monterey Bay, as well as other state and national parks. The Sophomore Wilderness Expedition, or “Expo,” is the highlight of the program, during which students spend 11 days trekking and exploring the great outdoors.
Faculty
Our faculty are committed to developing both the mind and character of students. Nearly 24/7, they are advisors, tutors, mentors, and coaches. More than two-thirds hold advanced degrees, and all stay current in their fields via advanced study, professional conferences, and course design work.
Diversity
Students
Stevenson’s Pebble Beach campus is home to 520 students (55% resident and 45% day students, and an equal number of boys and girls) from 20 countries and 16 states.
Campus
Nearly 60 acres of academic and laboratory spaces, residence halls, dining hall, dance studio, gymnasium, art/ceramics studios, playing fields (including football), tennis courts, newly renovated pool, 400+ seat performing arts center, and radio station KSPB (the largest student-run radio station west of the Mississippi). At the heart of it all: our 30,000 sq.-ft. student center and amphitheater.
College Placement
Our seven college advisors work one-on-one with students to help them find the right college. Each year more than 70 colleges and universities visit campus, plus we offer two college tours that take students to colleges and universities from Southern California to the East Coast.
Seven residence halls feature common rooms connecting the boys’ and girls’ wings so that social time is spent together — studying or coming together for an impromptu ice cream party, karaoke competition, or a dance-off. More than 40 faculty members and their families live on campus — creating a community of support and companionship.
Stevenson is a safe, respectful place where differences are celebrated, ideas are shared, and what makes us unique is more important than what makes us the same. We value diversity of race, culture, language, gender, age, disability, religion, and orientation — just as we do ideas, opinions, and viewpoints. We help students prepare for life through the development of a strong sense of personal identity.
Stevenson, a selective school for collegebound boarding and day students, commits to three aims: To prepare students for success in college and beyond To foster their passion for learning and achievement
History & Character
To help them shape a joyful life Therefore, we maintain: A faculty and staff of gifted, principled, attentive adults
Stevenson is the Monterey Peninsula’s only PK — 12 independent, nonsectarian, co-ed school. The Pebble Beach campus (Grades 9-12) was founded in 1952; the Carmel campus (Pre-Kindergarten — Grade 8) was acquired in 1988. Named after storyteller and adventurer Robert Louis Stevenson, the school embraces his spirit with an environment that values challenge, creativity, curiosity, independence, respect, responsibility, and self-expression.
Residential Life
Mission
A lively curriculum — innovative in method, scholarly in content, and global in scope An exceptional range of academic, athletic, and artistic choices for students to explore, both independently and with friends A respectful, welcoming community, grounded in ethical and spiritual values A serene, comfortable campus along the magnificent forested coastline of the Monterey Peninsula
Motto
Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re. (Gentle in manner, strong in deed.)
Global Village
Stevenson’s student body reflects our connectedness to the larger global community. Students graduate from Stevenson comfortable with cultures, religions, races, and ideologies that are different from their own. Upon graduation, Stevenson students join a network of more than 6,700 alumni, representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 55 countries.
Sustainability
Environmental stewardship is a Stevenson core value. Residence halls are equipped with filtered-water stations, and the dining hall composts 100% of its food waste with the recently acquired “Rocket” composter (one of only four in the U.S.). Students sow and reap from the community organic garden, and recycling is encouraged throughout the campus. Our newest residence hall, Barrows, is LEED gold certified. And we just completed the Johnson House, our first passive faculty townhouse.
Carmel and Pebble Beach, California
Stevenson School 3152 Forest Lake Road Pebble Beach, CA 93953 stevensonschool.org 831-625-8300 (phone) 831-625-5208 (fax) info@stevensonschool.org We believe in making life a splendid story, but not at the expense of the environment. This piece is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper that was made using renewable energy and chlorine-free pulps. We encourage you to recycle it.