What will you find at Catalina?
Adventurous academics; an open, inclusive setting;
and, above all, a caring community.
Veritas is our school motto, and we hold ourselves to that highest of standards. The learning goes deep. The connections are real. And our students learn to be not only fearless and enthusiastic scholars, but also compassionate and self-aware human beings.
Meet Our Students
Open. Honest. Joyful. Genuine. True.
PreK
The PreKindergarten program at Santa Catalina finds that crucial balance between guided instruction and active play, inspiring a love of learning and fostering a culture of support and self-reliance. With intentionally small class settings, our teachers can really focus on the basics to make sure each student leaves PreK with a strong foundation.
Lower School (K-5)
At Santa Catalina, who students become is just as crucial as what they learn. Our specialized programs tap into students’ potential not only in academics, but in art, music, physical education, and technology. And at the heart of everything is a focus on character.
Middle School
In Middle School, academic rigor is supported by overnight field trips, after-school sports, and countless opportunities to lead. By the time they graduate, our students are well-rounded, conscientious individuals who have all the tools they need to thrive in high school and beyond—academically, emotionally, and socially.
What's Happening Now
![Two trays, labeled U and T, contain pods of planted tomato plants early in their growth cycle.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675122966/santacatalina/fl9bn9l26p1xinktkq6k/Grade5Tomatoes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675122966/santacatalina/fl9bn9l26p1xinktkq6k/Grade5Tomatoes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675122966/santacatalina/fl9bn9l26p1xinktkq6k/Grade5Tomatoes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675122966/santacatalina/fl9bn9l26p1xinktkq6k/Grade5Tomatoes.jpg","width":1200}])
Students contribute to a real-world project called Tomatosphere, recording seed growth data for NASA.
![A row of students holds hands on stage in front of a large projection of Dr. King at the March on Washington.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673976669/santacatalina/jlo0adpgqyf81s67esvw/msmlk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673976669/santacatalina/jlo0adpgqyf81s67esvw/msmlk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673976669/santacatalina/jlo0adpgqyf81s67esvw/msmlk.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673976669/santacatalina/jlo0adpgqyf81s67esvw/msmlk.jpg","width":1200}])
Students in grades 4-8 speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence in the long, hard fight for equality.
![Eight students with clipboards stand among Mexican baked goods.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670350803/santacatalina/flq2uouqrwbttgf6bndj/SpanishTrips.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670350803/santacatalina/flq2uouqrwbttgf6bndj/SpanishTrips.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670350803/santacatalina/flq2uouqrwbttgf6bndj/SpanishTrips.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670350803/santacatalina/flq2uouqrwbttgf6bndj/SpanishTrips.jpg","width":1200}])
Sixth-graders visit a Mexican food market and seventh-graders go out for lunch.
![Anika stands next to Tiger Woods, who is holding a TGR JR Invitational trophy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668529958/santacatalina/ryxuupgoy4wj3turopde/TigerWoodsGolfTournament.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668529958/santacatalina/ryxuupgoy4wj3turopde/TigerWoodsGolfTournament.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668529958/santacatalina/ryxuupgoy4wj3turopde/TigerWoodsGolfTournament.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668529958/santacatalina/ryxuupgoy4wj3turopde/TigerWoodsGolfTournament.jpg","width":1200}])
Anika, in seventh grade, and Naksh, in fifth, were among 60 junior golfers selected from more than 600 applicants.
![Three students run with large plastic eggs balanced on a paddle in the gym.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667517729/santacatalina/az4of94dfjdhasxbqhi9/SpiritRallyLMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667517729/santacatalina/az4of94dfjdhasxbqhi9/SpiritRallyLMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667517729/santacatalina/az4of94dfjdhasxbqhi9/SpiritRallyLMS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667517729/santacatalina/az4of94dfjdhasxbqhi9/SpiritRallyLMS.jpg","width":1200}])
Mixed-grade teams compete in a series of fun games for an event that highlights our relationships.
![Two boy volleyball players high five]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1667407640/santacatalina/ssog1xyhocigyajyrqwg/LMSVolleyballRDP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1667407640/santacatalina/ssog1xyhocigyajyrqwg/LMSVolleyballRDP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1667407640/santacatalina/ssog1xyhocigyajyrqwg/LMSVolleyballRDP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1667407640/santacatalina/ssog1xyhocigyajyrqwg/LMSVolleyballRDP.jpg","width":1200}])
'Team bonding is what it’s all about, and we were successful at that part.'
![Two girls sit together on a chair reading a book while two senior women look on.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668701676/santacatalina/jtqgvegybac1upsndr7i/Grade1Halloween.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668701676/santacatalina/jtqgvegybac1upsndr7i/Grade1Halloween.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668701676/santacatalina/jtqgvegybac1upsndr7i/Grade1Halloween.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668701676/santacatalina/jtqgvegybac1upsndr7i/Grade1Halloween.jpg","width":1200}])
As part of their Project of Passion, the students build relationships with Park Lane residents during several holiday visits throughout the year.
![A young Little Mermaid cast member dressed as a crap opens her arms on stage with Sebastian behind her.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666808822/santacatalina/v6iobx0eghfrxkqhkxx6/LMSLittleMermaid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666808822/santacatalina/v6iobx0eghfrxkqhkxx6/LMSLittleMermaid.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666808822/santacatalina/v6iobx0eghfrxkqhkxx6/LMSLittleMermaid.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666808822/santacatalina/v6iobx0eghfrxkqhkxx6/LMSLittleMermaid.jpg","width":1200}])
The students portrayed a range of colorful creatures in the Upper School's fall musical.
![A young boy grips the leg of an older student as a girl walks alongside.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666821706/santacatalina/fgxsuh2nsdyyikzv9nfc/compasssorting2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666821706/santacatalina/fgxsuh2nsdyyikzv9nfc/compasssorting2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666821706/santacatalina/fgxsuh2nsdyyikzv9nfc/compasssorting2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666821706/santacatalina/fgxsuh2nsdyyikzv9nfc/compasssorting2022.jpg","width":1200}])
New students and teachers join their circles in a special ceremony as part of our character development program.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
Santa Catalina School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.