Welcome New Lower School Families!
Congratulations and Welcome to Poly’s Lower School
We invite your family to join our K-12 learning community of talented and ambitious scholars, artists, athletes, and activists—and hope you'll choose to enroll!
Poly’s community is like no other—our beautiful 15-acre campus, amazing teachers, and engaging academic and co-curricular programs inspire meaningful learning and life-long friendships for our students. And your family will feel right at home!
WHY CHOOSE POLY?
Learn what sets Poly apart and why our students love our school.
Learn what sets Poly apart and why our students love our school.
YOU’RE ADMITTED. WHAT’S NEXT?
Choosing a school is an important decision and we’re ready to help you learn more about Poly. Whether you've officially enrolled or are trying to decide on your best-fit school, the following information will help you envision life as a Poly Panther.
Events
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Lower School Welcome Reception
RSVP to attend our Lower School Welcome Reception on Thursday, March 20th, from 9-10:30 a.m.! Please log into the Poly Admission Portal and scroll down to the ‘Optional Items’ section on the checklist. We look forward to seeing you at Poly! -
108th Annual Poly Pet and Hobby Show
We invite you to experience one of Poly's oldest and most beloved traditions, the 108th annual Poly Pet and Hobby Show on Friday, April 25, from 12-3 p.m.! Please stop by anytime—admission is free, and the event is open to the entire Poly community of all ages, including siblings, family members, and friends!
Learn More About Poly
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Sample Schedules Grades 1, 2, and 4
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PolyHonor
The purpose of PolyHonor is to give our students and faculty the opportunity to affirm their commitment to the essential principles of our Mission, Credo, Vision, and Philosophy and to recognize their role in shaping the community. Our intention is for PolyHonor to permeate the climate and culture of the entire school community and become one of the defining characteristics of a Poly education.Read More -
Visual Arts
Read MoreOur Mission
- To provide Poly students with an educational program of the highest quality, which prepares them for a lifetime of artistic appreciation and activity.
- Seek a balance between offering a great variety of visual arts disciplines and the opportunity to achieve at an advanced level in a chosen discipline.
- Support all Poly students to develop their creative thinking skills and ability to express themselves in an original, purposeful fashion.
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Student Community Engagement
Polytechnic School believes that appreciation for the communities in which we live is an integral part of being an educated citizen. To this end, the Student Community Engagement Program provides Poly’s Middle School and Upper School students opportunities to develop responsibility, understanding, and a connection to the community outside the school.Read More -
Food Service at Poly
Polytechnic School is contracted with Bevaris Alliance to provide food service for our students in kindergarten through grade 12. Since 1977, Bevaris has provided a hot food program for schools and currently serves more than 40 schools in the Southern California area.Read More -
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Read MorePoly’s Extended Program (PEP) offers a wide range of care and enrichment opportunities for Lower and Middle School families, and PEP provides bus service for all students K-12. -
Inclusion at Poly
Important Reference Info
Got a Question?
We are here to help! Feel free to reach out to the following Poly faculty or administrators with specific questions about the Lower School curriculum and co-curricular opportunities: Lower School Contacts
Contact our Admission team!
(626) 396-6320
YOUR FAMILY + POLY = A Perfect Match.
READY TO ENROLL?
Accept our offer of admission through Poly’s Admission Portal by Monday, May 19 at 3 p.m.
Accept our offer of admission through Poly’s Admission Portal by Monday, May 19 at 3 p.m.
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Meet your future Poly friends and get to know your new community.
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