Upper School Team
Jeff Terwin, Ph.D.
Getting Started: Upper School
The purpose of this page is to provide you with an initial launching point for your introduction to Upper School (Grades 9–12) at La Jolla Country Day School. Please check this page regularly for updates.
Get to Know Country Day Families
We will host some family gatherings over the spring/summer. You will have opportunities to RSVP for a summer gathering date to meet other new students, current students and parents.
May New Family Gathering/Scavenger Hunt
Date: May 3
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: LJCDS
RSVP: E-vite
New Parent Happy Hour
Join us for an evening of conversation, community and connection with parents of all newly admitted students and members of the Torrey community from across all grades.
Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Families are invited to enjoy ice cream, games and Torrey community connection across all grades.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: LJCDS
Summer Meetups
Families sign up and can organize summer meetups with other LJCDS families.
You will receive invitations for grade-specific meetups throughout the summer.
Upper School Placement Tests
New students need to take placement tests. All students will take a math placement test. A world language placement test is only required if they want to take a class that is higher than level I.
Math (in-person)
Saturday, May 17, 9-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
World Language (virtual)
Self-proctored online. The virtual link will be emailed to your family once you register.
Saturday, May 17th, 8 a.m. until Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m.
If you have questions regarding these tests, please see the contact information below.
Math: Pam Patterson (ppatterson@ljcds.org)
World Language: Eva Power (epower@ljcds.org)
Virtual Grade 9 and 10 Orientation and Course Selection
In case you missed the course selection program, please see the information below. As always, if you have questions regarding courses, please contact Dr. Clouser at rclouser@ljcds.org.
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New Student Course Selection Presentation (recording)
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2025-2026 LJCDS Courses Offered - lists all classes offered
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2025-2026 LJCDS Curriculum Guide - describes each of the classes offered
Please complete the appropriate course selection form below no later than Friday, May 2, at 3 p.m.
Grade 11 students should email Dr. Clouser (rclouser@ljcds.org) directly to complete their course selection.
Upper School Athletic Information
All Class of 2029 students must complete a minimum of one sports season during their freshman year.
Read a message from the Director of Athletics.
Read a message from the Director of Athletics.
Summer Programs
Our Summer Programs are a great way to become familiar with the campus and engage in fun activities with fellow students. For more information, please click here.
Update Contact Information
Have you moved or changed your email? Please use the Update Contact Information Form to make sure we have the most current information.
Important Key Dates
Friday, May 30, 2025
Tuition Due
Please contact the Business Office at 858-453-3440 ext.124 or waguirre@ljcds.org with any questions.
June 2025
Summer Programs Begin
To register visit Summer at Country Day.
July 2025
Online Registration Available
Thursday, August 1, 2025
Online Registration Due
Thursday, August 1, 2025
Online Registration Due
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Grade 9 New Student Orientation
Grade 10 & 11 - free (no orientations)
Grade 12 Senior retreat
Grade 10 & 11 - free (no orientations)
Grade 12 Senior retreat
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
First Day of School
For more events, please visit our All School Calendar.
