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Foothill students are well-prepared for their choice of destination schools. Graduates from the Class of 2020 are headed to college, while the Class of 2024 are leading their classes in high school. This is a sampling of where those students are continuing their academic careers right now:
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![Blue and Gold crest with the word YALE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734052543/foothillcdsorg/g8atqxthhqvahq0lz8gu/YaleUniversitylogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734052543/foothillcdsorg/g8atqxthhqvahq0lz8gu/YaleUniversitylogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734052543/foothillcdsorg/g8atqxthhqvahq0lz8gu/YaleUniversitylogo.jpg","width":570}])
![Blue academic seal for Cate School Carpinteria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732155780/foothillcdsorg/uxuyve62m9zfhu5bwzut/CateLogo.png","width":251}])
Learn first. Lead next.
Imagine a beautiful, vibrant campus where students and teachers are happy to be learning every day, and where students are known and supported in finding their talents. Imagine a place where students grow into ambitious, compassionate, and courageous leaders whether they become artists or scientists, authors or engineers. Foothill Country Day School is that place! The Foothill experience offers a solid academic foundation to children from ages 2 - 14, the critical window of life when your child will begin to see who they are meant to be.
We invite you to explore this site to learn how Foothill develops leaders and how your child could be one of them. Tap the box below for your child's age group to learn more: Preschool-TK, Lower School (grades Kindergarten - 5) or Upper School (grades 6 - 8).
Preschool
The Seedling School
age 2 - transitional kindergarten
Lower School
kindergarten - grade 5
Upper School
grades 6 - 8
See Your Child Soar!
Our Mission
Foothill Country Day School is a safe, nurturing, and inclusive community. We are united in pursuing intellectual inquiry, academic excellece, integrity, and service to others. We inspire each student to become ambitious, compassionate, and courageous.
ParentED: A Learning Destination for Parents
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One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right educational path for your child. Here are the key differences between public and private, along with 10 reasons why private school might be the best choice for you.
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"Feels like college." The application process for private high schools can be nerve-wracking and there are bound to be some disappointments as admission decisions are announced. How can students (and their parents) manage this gracefully?
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A new study shows that early screen time is can have a damaging effect on your child's academics at age 9. What can parents do instead of giving them that iPad?
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While it might bring about visions of cows, pastures and little red schoolhouses, the term "Country Day School" actually refers to a progressive education movement. Here are the 6 distinctive features shared by independent Country Day Schools nationwide.