SANTA SUSANA HS

YOUR SCHOOL OF CHOICE

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Upcoming Events

OCTOBER

OCT 9-10 - Spooktacular Show (PAC)

OCT 16-18 - Children's Show (MUR)

OCT 19 - PlayPro Show (MUR)

OCT 22 - Distinguished Speaker Series (PAC)

OCT 25 - Filmstock Frights (PAC)

NOVEMBER

NOV 7 - AP Art Night

NOV 21 - 23 Spamalot (Musical) @ PAC, 7:00 PM

DECEMBER

DEC 5 - 6 - Instrumental Concert @ PAC, 7:00 PM

DEC 12 - Vocal/Dance Show @ PAC, 4:30 PM

DEC 13 - Early Action Application deadline for School of Choice

DEC 13 - Vocal/Dance Show @ PAC, 7:00 PM

DEC 14 - Vocal/Dance Show @ PAC, 2:00 PM

DEC 20 - Early Action acceptance notifications will be sent via email

JANUARY

JAN 27 - Science Fair

JAN 28 - Home Show (Showcase)

FEBRUARY

FEB 6-8 - Play Production Show

FEB 7 - School of Choice Application deadline

FEB 12 - Swing Night

FEB 14 - Regular decision acceptance notifications will be sent via email

FEB 28 - MAR 1 - Shakespeare

MARCH

MAR 1 - Shakespeare

MAR 6 - Children's Theatre Show for Elementary Schools

MAR 7-8 - Children's Theatre Show

MAR 8 - Performing Arts Auditions

MAR 12-13 - Instrumental Festival (PAC)

MAR 14 - Choir Festival (PAC)

MAR 15 - STEAM Expo

MAR 21-23 - Thespian Festival

APRIL

APR 8-9 - Chamber Night (PAC)

APR 24-26 - Musical (PAC)

MAY

MAY 1-3 - Musical

MAY 8-10 - Dance Show

MAY 15-17 - Cafe Troubadour (Vocal Music) (PAC)

MAY 23 - FilmStock

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Is Santa Su Right for You?

If you are interested in any of the following, Santa Su is right for you...

Smaller student body than most comprehensive high schools
Supportive and friendly staff
A culture of motivated learners
Welcoming, connected, and kind student body
High-level, relevant, and rigorous learning experiences
Certify between one or more of 20 different courses of study/pathways
Programs in science and technology that are unmatched
A visual and performing arts program like no other
37 different Advanced Placement and Honors courses

Below are just a few of our programs of interest:

ROBOTICS - Competes at the state level
PRE-MEDICAL ACADEMY - Hands-on, real-world experiences
ENTREPRENEURSHIP - It's a business
MOCK TRIAL - Nationally ranked team
VOCAL/CHOIR - Nationally recognized
THEATRE - Broadway-style musicals
PRODUCTION & MANAGERIAL ARTS - Students run the Performing Arts Center
DIGITAL GRAPHICS - A nationally recognized academy
DANCE - Recognized by the state as a program of excellence
INSTRUMENTAL - High honors at regional festivals
TV/VIDEO/FILM - Work closely with industry professionals
EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE FOR MANY MORE PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIES

SSHS Academies

A unique feature of our school program is our Schools and Academy structure. We offer the School of Letters and Sciences, School of Digital Arts and Technology, and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. Within each school, students may focus on one or more of our 22 Pathways, or Majors. The depth of our pathways is incomparable to other schools. Students who complete a course of study and a Senior Project, which demonstrates their knowledge and expertise, may receive a Certification in their area of emphasis. Santa Susana High School thrives as an educational community committed to ensuring our scholars are prepared for the demands of a changing global society, college, and career.

ACADEMY INFORMATION

Take a Tour and Learn More

We'd like to invite you and your family to tour our campus and talk with our administrative team. Please note: If your student is unable to attend the tour with you, SVUSD middle school students will have an opportunity to visit our campus with their classmates in January.

To sign up for a tour, please visit this link: Tour SSHS

SSHS Home Show - January 28th

We would like to invite all interested families to our SSHS Showcase when we will have all of our teachers and student clubs available to meet incoming families. Each of our departments will be showcasing their programs and learning experiences. Families will get a chance to talk with teachers, students, and staff from our Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Engineering Sciences, Mock Trial, and many more.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school: 805-520-6800.

We look forward to connecting with you!

School of Choice...How Does it Work?

It does not matter what school you attend, we would love to have you. Here's how it works:

Take a tour (not required)
Attend the SSHS Showcase on January 28th (not required)
Complete the School of Choice Application on our website. Early Action deadline is December 13, 2024. The Regular Decision deadline is February 7th, 2025.
Early Action families will be notified of acceptance by December 20th, 2024. Regular decision applicants will be notified by February 14th, 2025, of their acceptance.
Once accepted, complete the Enrollment Packet .
For students not currently in an SVUSD school, click here to learn more about steps to complete.
If interested in Performing Arts, visit link for information.
Once accepted, attend Future Troubadour Day in March 2025. Information will be sent to our newly accepted families in late February. Students will be provided more information about next steps and course registration. Information and details will be sent home to accepted students.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE INFORMATION

Student Clubs

We work hard to find ways to connect our students to the school, to the staff, and to one another. Besides joining one or more of our Academies, students have a number of student clubs available to them. Click the link below for a full list of clubs in 2024-2025.

CLUB INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My student does not attend Hillside. Can they still attend SSHS in 2025-2026?

Absolutely! All students are welcome. We have students attend from all three middle schools, as well as transfers from private schools and outside of the district. Please complete the School of Choice application before February 7th, 2025. Early Action Applications are due by December 13, 2024.

2. I live outside Simi Valley. How do I enroll in SSHS?

For out-of-district applicants, an inter-district permit or copy of the submitted permit application from the district of residence will be required at the March registration night. Therefore, parents should apply for this permit upon acceptance to SSHS.

3. If the school is at capacity, how does SSHS determine admission for acceptance?

Should we receive more applications than there are spaces available, a lottery will be conducted to determine acceptance.

4. Do I have to be in Performing or Visual Arts to attend?

No! We offer nationally and state recognized programs in academics, such as Mock Trial and Robotics, as well as visual and technological arts. We offer certifications in a number of our academies in STEM.

5. If I go to Hillside, am I automatically enrolled in SSHS for the 2025-2026 school year?

No. All students who are interested in attending SSHS MUST complete the School of Choice Application.

6. Does SSHS have a Pre-med Academy?

Yes. Click this link for more information.

7. If I complete the School of Choice Application after February 7th, will I still be able to attend SSHS?

Families who complete the School of Choice Application after the due date can still be accepted to attend. Their acceptance status would be contingent on space available after that point in time. The application has a timestamp when completed. Students will be placed on a waitlist in the order the application is submitted after February 7th.

8. My son/daughter would like to play sports. Does SSHS offer any athletic programs?

SSHS does not have sports. Two years of Physical Education is required. Students can satisfy this requirement through traditional PE, dance, yoga, or Entertainment Ensemble band class.

9. What clubs does SSHS offer for students to join?

A full list of Student Clubs can be found on our website.

10. Who do I contact if I have questions about a specific program, club, or academy on campus?

Click for Staff Directory. Click for other contact information.

11. How do you support students who need additional help?

There are a number of ways we do this at SSHS, many of which take place in the classroom. Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) is built-in time during the school day for teachers to work with students. In addition, we offer peer tutoring everyday after school.

12. What is the bell schedule at SSHS?

The Bell Schedule for 2024-2025 can be found at the bottom of the "Coming to SSHS" page here.

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