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Foothill students are well-prepared for their choice of destination schools. Graduates from the Class of 2021 are headed to college, while the Class of 2025 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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![Polytechnic School Pasadena]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734052744/foothillcdsorg/s9ptvuayniizkatxbfvz/PolyLogo.png","width":225}])
![Cornell University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734053833/foothillcdsorg/samrx12nagnsmollip3x/cornell-university-logo-D0E64090DB-seeklogocom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734053833/foothillcdsorg/samrx12nagnsmollip3x/cornell-university-logo-D0E64090DB-seeklogocom.png","width":300}]){kind=logo}
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![Loomis Chaffee School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734053345/foothillcdsorg/jhcplw9ehhmr2tifpxfx/LoomisChaffeeSchool.png","width":225}])
![Thacher School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734053507/foothillcdsorg/yn98q54si9wxqxuq5jsb/Thacher.png","width":177}])
![Claremont Colleges]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734052211/foothillcdsorg/jtqce0nxalklwofcobv1/ClaremontColleges.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734052211/foothillcdsorg/jtqce0nxalklwofcobv1/ClaremontColleges.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734052211/foothillcdsorg/jtqce0nxalklwofcobv1/ClaremontColleges.png","width":555}])
![Webb Schools California]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734053199/foothillcdsorg/rcoh03byrjpytqrskgra/The_Webb_Schools_Logo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734053199/foothillcdsorg/rcoh03byrjpytqrskgra/The_Webb_Schools_Logo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734053199/foothillcdsorg/rcoh03byrjpytqrskgra/The_Webb_Schools_Logo.png","width":640}]){kind=logo}
![Yale University]([{"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}])
![Cate School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732155780/foothillcdsorg/uxuyve62m9zfhu5bwzut/CateLogo.png","width":251}])
Learn here. Lead anywhere.
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).
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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
![12 Things to Demystify High School Admissions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759962106/foothillcdsorg/mjwaqut8a7jvs5vboi7i/ShaneGuilbertNeal.jpg","width":2200}])
With the guidance of Shane Guilbert-Neal, Upper School Director we’ve pulled together a list of things many parents are surprised to learn about high school admissions. Guilbert-Neal's track record is impressive—last year’s graduating class was admitted to 23 different high schools across the country.
So what do these families know that you might not?
![Want Creative, Confident Kids? Try the "Dolphin Parenting" Approach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759690276/foothillcdsorg/aub1ekp8xwupxdgzqrpm/dolphin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759690276/foothillcdsorg/aub1ekp8xwupxdgzqrpm/dolphin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759690276/foothillcdsorg/aub1ekp8xwupxdgzqrpm/dolphin.jpg","width":800}])
Coined by Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang, this approach blends firmness with flexibility — just like a dolphin gliding through the waves. It’s about guiding children with structure and support, while also giving them room to explore, make choices, and grow into independent thinkers.
![Why an 8-Day Cycle?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755663404/foothillcdsorg/ixreqcqaioqcu5vgpqwb/8daycycle.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755663404/foothillcdsorg/ixreqcqaioqcu5vgpqwb/8daycycle.jpg","width":500}])
An 8-day cycle refers to a type of school class schedule. Foothill chose this option after gathering data and following the latest science for student-centered learning. This new schedule will result in longer blocks of learning time, and fewer transitions for students over the course of the day. Here's why our students are getting used to saying "It is Day 8!", instead of "It's Wednesday today!"
![No Such Thing as a "Math Person"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759697462/foothillcdsorg/mpvjl5egb7pckfoxsusu/FCDSCandids-369SMALL.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759697462/foothillcdsorg/mpvjl5egb7pckfoxsusu/FCDSCandids-369SMALL.jpg","width":300}])
It's been debunked. It's nothing to do with culture. It's nothing to do with gender, etc. Anyone can be a math person, and the best way to learn math is to be calm and to be comfortable and to feel safe.
It doesn't matter where you start, provided you have the growth mindset.
![How Are Public and Private Schools Different?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734192941/foothillcdsorg/g1svulait5u8gsepsodc/PublicvsPrivateThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734192941/foothillcdsorg/g1svulait5u8gsepsodc/PublicvsPrivateThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734192941/foothillcdsorg/g1svulait5u8gsepsodc/PublicvsPrivateThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![How to Help Your Child Pick the Perfect Book This Summer (Without Getting in the Way)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1755659822/foothillcdsorg/epxutiionmqb4ryirat9/ShawnClarkcrop.jpg","width":2200}])
Summer is the perfect time for kids to fall in love with reading. But for many busy parents, helping your child choose “just right” books can feel overwhelming.Shawn Clark has been a children's librarian for over 25 years and she is an expert and guiding even the most reluctant readers toward their "best book".