HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
Sacramento Country Day High School encourages students to explore, improvise, and take risks as they discover and fully express themselves. Students grapple with complex issues, engage with conflicting points of view, make connections across disciplines, and collaborate with peers and faculty. Our inclusive community works together to promote equity and understanding through meaningful conversations that welcome a variety of voices and celebrate individuality. We empower students with curiosity, confidence, and resilience to thrive in an evolving world.
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180
students
13
average class size
9:1
student/teacher ratio
HEAD OF SCHOOL Lee Thomsen lthomsen@saccds.org
HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL Brooke Wells bwells@saccds.org
55%
of students identify as non-Caucasian
97%
of graduates enroll in 4-year colleges and universities
87%
of teachers have advanced degrees
INTENTIONAL SCHEDULES & INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS Western Assoc. of Schools & Colleges National Assoc. of Independent Schools California Assoc. of Independent Schools
Inspiring discovery since 1964. Sacramento Country Day School 2636 Latham Drive Sacramento, CA 95864 www.saccds.org • 916.481.8811
We use a two-semester calendar totaling 36 weeks. Grades are issued four times a year, with quarterly grades used only to indicate progress. Transcripts only reflect semester grades. Over a six day rotating cycle, each day has five 52 minute academic periods, a 60 minute open block for electives and special classes, and a 30 minute flex period. Our schedule intentionally provides space for students to reach deeply in subject areas of their passion, have internships, meet individually
with teachers, excel in athletics, and have space to take courses that go well beyond the traditional Advanced Placement model. There is also a 20 minute daily morning break where students have Morning Meeting three times a week, meet with their Advisory group once a week or meet as a grade level once a week. Advisory groups provide another touchpoint and layer of support. Faculty advisors work closely with small groups of students to set academic goals, evaluate progress, and create multiyear academic plans.