palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Local Business Offers Home School Support! - 08/24/20 09:17 AM

Palos Verdes homes owners with school aged children are working on finalizing their plans to start the 2020-2021 school year on August 26, 2020. Many students have chosen for the Hybrid Learning Models, but quite a few have signed up for the Distance Learning Academy. The schools strict policies for opening, have put many families in a bind. Some have reached out for small pod learning groups so that the children can study with other children in a safe environment.  However, there are not enough groups to satisfy the demand. Having learning pods allows the parents time to work from home … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes High Schools’ 2020 Booster Club Fundraisers - 02/12/20 12:12 PM

Both Palos Verdes high schools will be sponsoring their annual 2020 Booster Club’s fundraisers during the month of March.
Palos Verdes High School will be sponsoring their 2020 Booster Club’s CATCH THE WAVE fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2020. The theme is “Denim & Diamonds” and will feature an amazing night of food, dancing, silent auction, and live auction.  Get a group of friends and plan an evening of fun on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m for $125.00 per person.  This year’s event will be held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club located at 3301 Via Campesina, Palos … (2 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Open - 01/13/20 03:22 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners (and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2020, are invited to attend a Kindergarten Registration Information Program.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District recommends that parents attend even if they have had other children go through the system because the program has changed.  This is an important event if you have Kindergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted. California Law (SB 1381) regarding the age requirement for Kindergarten enrollment was changed.  The law now requires a child be five years old on or before September 1, 2020, to be eligible for … (2 comments)

palos verdes school information: Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2020-2021! - 01/09/20 08:13 AM


Palos Verdes residents who are parents of eighth grade students, should have received high school information packets as it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2020.  To assist in this decision, Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual tours at both schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants) to visit.  Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2020, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend.  Planning for the 2020-2021 school year is … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2019 Summer School Registration Starts Soon! - 03/18/19 02:16 PM

Spring Break is just around the corner for the Palos Verdes Unified School District, but summer school signs ups are quickly approaching and if history repeats itself they will fill up fast.
Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school will begin on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.  This year the Summer Break program classes will be held at Soleodo and Dapplegray.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from Monday, June 17, through Friday, July 12, 2019. There will not be classes on July 4, 2019.  They will be offering 4 week … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Schools 2019 Spring Break Activities! - 03/11/19 04:34 PM

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will be out for their 2019 Spring Break from Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5, 2019.  Below are some ideas for Palos Verdes homes owners who are looking for day camps  for their children to enjoy.
AYSO Spring Soccer Camps are being offered from April 1 to April 5, 2019, at Highridge Park.  Children 6 to 16 years of age can spend a full day or half day learning and improving their soccer skills.  The cost of the Half Day Camp for is $135, and camp session is 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, or $175 for … (2 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Cornerstone At Pedrogal School 2019-2020 Lottery - 01/15/19 12:39 PM

Applications for the 2019-2020 school year for Palos Verdes homes owners wanting to enroll their children in Cornerstone at Pedregal, will begin a month earlier this year on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.  This date is also for students to request a transfer to this school.  The deadline for these applications is 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2019.  The application system for Cornerstone has a randomized database which provides a lottery system.  This school operates differently than the other elementary schools in Palos Verdes because it is a Parent Participation Model (charter school style).  Parents commit time, energy, skills … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation 2018 Main Event - 04/17/18 02:43 PM

Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) will be holding its annual “Main Event” fundraiser at Terranea Resort on Saturday, May 12, 2018, to raise additional funds for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.  This year’s event “Totally 80’s Bash” is meant to be a reminisce about music by Devo, Blondie, Men at Work and Tears for Fears.  Remember shoulder pads, Members Only jackets, leg warmers, Pac Man, Rubik’s Cube, everything neon and dot matrix printer paper?  You will enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing at Terranea Resort.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation was founded in 1979 to raise much needed money for our … (17 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Unified School District Offers Spring Break Day Camp! - 03/20/18 11:02 AM

Palos Verdes Unified School District students, in grades TK – 5, are welcome to enjoy the full day Spring Break Camp from April 2 to 6, 2018, and hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for working parents to use a convenient daycare for their school age children. The District will also  allow students who are not currently enrolled in PV Kid’s Corner, to join the program.  In order to participate, you must complete a registration packet and return it to the PV Kid’s Corner business office no later than March 23, 2018.  The office is … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration Open - 01/08/18 04:27 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners (and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2018, are invited to attend a Kindergarten Registration Information Program.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District recommends that parents attend even if they have had other children go through the system because the program has changed.  This is an important event if you have Kindergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted.  California Law (SB 1381) regarding the age requirement for Kindergarten enrollment was changed.  The new law requires a child be five years old on or before September 1, 2018, to be eligible … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2018-2019! - 01/05/18 08:34 AM


Palos Verdes residents who are parents of eighth grade students, should have received high school information packets as it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2018.  To assist in this decision, Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual tours at both schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants) to visit.  Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2018, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend.  Planning for the 2018-2019 school year is … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2017 Summer School Registration Starts Soon! - 04/06/17 08:03 PM

Even though it is not yet Spring Break for Palos Verdes school, summer school signs ups are quickly approaching and if history repeats itself they will fill up fast.
Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school will begin on Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.  This year, classes will be held at Cornerstone and Dapplegray.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from Monday, June 19 through Friday, July 14, 2017.  There will not be classes on July 4, 2017.
Registration for Palos Verdes intermediate students participating in a Summer PEP … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2017-2018! - 01/23/17 04:34 PM

Parents of eighth grade students should have received high school information packets and it is time to designate which high school their child chooses to attend in September 2017.  To assist in this decision, Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual tours at both schools for Palos Verdes homesowners (and tenants) to visit.  Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2017, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend.  Planning for the 2017-2018 school year is beginning, and enrollment numbers are critical … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2017-2018 Kindergarten Registration Open - 01/16/17 12:17 PM

Palos Verdes homes owners (and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2017, are invited to attend a Kindergarten Registration Information Program.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District recommends that parents attend even if they have had other children go through the system because the program has changed.  This is an important event if you have Kindergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted.  California Law (SB 1381) regarding the age requirement for Kindergarten enrollment was changed.  The new law requires a child be five years old on or before September 1, 2017, to be eligible … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes High Schools Again Rank 2016 Top 500 Nationally - 09/01/16 06:14 AM

Newsweek has selected the 500 best high schools in the nation in 2016, and both Palos Verdes High Schools were included.  Newseek’s criteria included a “broad range of data” including graduation rates as well as SAT & ACT performance, and the number of full time counselors and college acceptance rates.  As both of our local high schools ranked so high, it indicates how hard school counselors and staff work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was ranked #50 in the nation and Palos Verdes High School is #174 in the new 2016 review.  Last year Palos … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes 2016 Summer School Registration Starts Soon! - 03/23/16 05:00 AM

Even though Spring Break for Palos Verdes Schools hasn’t yet begun, summer school signs ups are quickly approaching and if history repeats itself they will fill up fast.
Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school will begin on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.  This year, classes will be held at Cornerstone and Rancho Vista.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from June 20 through July 15, 2016.  There will not be classes on Monday, July 4, 2016.
Registration for Palos Verdes intermediate students participating in a Summer School Program, will begin at 9:00 … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Schools Spring Break - 03/11/15 10:57 AM
Palos Verdes Schools Spring Break

2015 Spring Break for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District takes place from March 30 to April 3, 2015.  Below are some ideas for Palos Verdes homes owners who are looking for day camp ideas for their children.
AYSO Spring Soccer Camps are offering a session from March 30 to April 3, 2015, at Highridge Park.  Children from 4 to 16 years of age can spend the full day or half day learning or improving their soccer skills.  The cost of the Full Day Camp for children from 8-16 years of age is $180 and goes from … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Summer School Applications Due Soon! - 03/06/15 06:28 AM
Palos Verdes Summer School Applications Due Soon!
Even though Spring isn't quite here yet and most students are still looking forward to Spring Break, Palos Verders summer school sign ups are quickly approaching.  The Palos Verdes Unified School District has posted the calendar for this year’s summer programs and, if history repeats itself, they will fill up fast.
Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school will begin on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. The classes will be held this year at Dapplegray, Vista Grande and Cornerstone.  The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and classes run … (0 comments)

palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Cornerstone & Rancho Vista Schools Lottery Open - 02/11/15 10:11 AM
Palos Verdes Cornerstone & Rancho Vista Schools Lottery Open
Palos Verdes homes owners who are interested in enrolling their children in Cornerstone or Rancho Vista Elementary Schools must submit their applications no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 27, 2015.  The application system which opened on February 2nd for these two schools, has a randomized database which provides a lottery system.  These schools operate differently than the other elementary schools in Palos Verdes because they are a Parent Participation Model (charter school).  Parents commit time, energy, skills and passion to assist and organize supporting activities that expand curriculum and learning.
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palos verdes school information: Palos Verdes Offers Two High School Choices - 01/19/15 12:10 PM
Palos Verdes Offers Two High School Choices
Once again this year, parents of eighth grade students are able to choose which high school their children wish to attend in September. In order for students and their families to make these choices, Palos Verdes High School and Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual forums and tours at their respective schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants).  Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2015, may choose which high school to attend.  … (1 comments)

 
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