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San Marino, California, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Southwestern Academy has two campuses, with our original campus located in San Marino, California and our satellite campus in Rimrock, Arizona. Both campuses provide a peaceful, safe, and beautiful space for students to thrive, grow, and contribute. Southwestern also offers many athletic opportunities and educational and recreational events/activities on and off campus. Our academically achieving students are diverse hailing from a variety of countries, with students from nearby communities or from the western United States, as well. Southwestern is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are a co-ed, non-profit school. Our college placement is unsurpassed and our graduates’ records in college and beyond are truly extraordinary. Students Belong at Southwestern Academy!
San Marino Campus, 2800 Monterey RoadSan Marino, California, USA 91108 (626) 799-5010 ext. 5
Director of Admissions: Elena Lopez Admissions Phone:(626) 799-5010 ext. 5Fax:626-799-0407 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southwesternacademy.edu
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Posted on May 24, 2019 Throughout the week our students will engage in athletic competitions within their house teams (Aces, Kings, Jokers, Deuces). These activities will lead up to the track and field meet which ultimately decides the winning house team for the school year. The prize? A day off at the beach! more...
Department Director: Russ Osmonson
Average Class Size: 11
Full Time Teachers: 25
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 38.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8-1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 17
Notable Achievements: 100% of graduating seniors enter university
Summary: Our dorm rooms are home to up to four students. At our San Marino Campus, there are four boys' dorms on campus , and the girls' dorms are a mile south of the main campus. A laundry room and television lounge is near each dorm, while dorm parents live in adjoining apartments. Meals are served family style, with students and teachers dining together during hot and hearty, buffet-style breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. The Beaver Creek Ranch Campus offers dorm rooms that accommodate one to four people. Seven stone cottages are home to faculty and staff, set along trout-filled Beaver Creek. Meals are served in the dining room and sometimes in the charming courtyard where picnics are also popular.
Department Director: Tom Bornt
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 23
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 4
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Dress Code: Formal
Summary: You’ll arrive at Southwestern as a citizen of your country, and leave as a citizen of the world. As you interact with students from different cultures, you’ll gain a new perspective and make treasured friendships that reach across international borders.Southwestern offers dozens of opportunities beyond schoolwork. You may be active in clubs, create art and music, participate in student government, join our sports teams, and donate your time in community service.Students celebrate a number of special events, and field trips are regularly scheduled to take advantage of the learning opportunities in the area.
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Summary: Southwestern Academy offers an arts program that’s varied and rich, offering students a wide variety of media for learning and expression. Southwestern students act as a community in the classroom, on the sports fields, and outdoors. It’s all about teamwork. Our teams have won 77 championships since our founding. Everyone has a chance to be a superstar in Southwestern sports, no matter what your previous experience. At Southwestern, everyone plays. We offer varsity and junior varsity sports against other schools in our leagues—our teams are called the Southwestern Sun.
Arts Department Director: John Kohn
Athletics Department Director: Bob Gibbs
Summary: Our in-depth college counseling helps match students to the right schools and prepares them for the challenges of university life. Our college and university counselor coordinates the search process with the assistance of the heads of each academic area.
Department Director: Dr. Peter Montes de Oca
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Summary: SUMMER ADVENTURES at Southwestern Academy offers students in grades 7th-12th a summer program that uniquely combines classroom education with fun, exciting, and memorable activities, allowing students to enjoy their summer while exploring new opportunities in and out of the classroom. These programs include classes to earn credits for graduation while exploring and enhancing one's knowledge of Southern California and Northern Arizona's rich artistic, cultural, and historic wonders. Classes for enrichment and English as a Second Language (ESL) are also offered with weekly excursions to local sites. Students Belong at Southwestern Academy where they can excel and grow in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Department Director: Sisi Lin
June 10, 2019 to August 30, 2019
Wide range of core courses in English, History, Mathematics, and Science offered; morning classes with afternoon tutoring, trips and activities
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Tuition: $5,250-20500 Financial Aid Available: Yes More Details
Classes to improve English speaking and listening skills.Ten to twelve students are in each class for personalized attention.
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