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    In 1907, Polytechnic School was founded as the first nonprofit, independent school in Southern California. Poly has grown in size and scope of programs, but what remains consistent is our ambitious and forward-thinking values.
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2022

  • Poly Pet and Hobby Show Returns

    4/20/2022
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  • Deborah Brown ’73

    Alumni Roundtable | State of the Arts: Reflections on the Challenges, Inspiration, and Creative Process During and Post-pandemic

    4/6/2022
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  • COMMUNITY READ: "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race”

    3/18/2022
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  • Interview With Dr. Michaela Mares-Tamayo, Poly’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    3/3/2022
     
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  • Alum Brenda Chen ’16 Reflects on the Impact of Dance in Her Life

    2/1/2022
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  • Report of Giving: Parenting Through The Pandemic

    2/1/2022
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  • Voces Book Club: Susannah Rodriguez Drissi's "Until We're Fish"

    1/14/2022
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