Academies & Special Focus Schools

  • Acacia Magnet School
    for Enriched Learning

    55 W. Norman Ave
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    (805) 495-5550
    Principal Dennis Carter
    Website

    Tours:
    Join us for a tour!
    Tours are available from 8:45am to 10am on every Wednesday beginning December 4, 2024 through February 26, 2025.

    Call the school to learn more: (805) 495-5550

    For other dates or times, families can complete an Interest Form

    Acacia's Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) focuses on the strengths, talents, passions and interests of the individual student.

    Our SEM is based on best practices in gifted education and aims to challenge and enrich every child’s education by facilitating both academic and affective learning opportunities to build a foundation for critical thinking, achievement, innovation and success.

    Acacia's student-centered Homework Philosophy empowers students to read, pursue their interests and allows for choice and family time, while working towards their personal learning goals.

    • All teachers are trained in gifted education.
    • A homework philosophy that allows for choice and family time.
    • Curriculum Compacting, small group learning and support time to facilitate student-driven exploration, research and projects.

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    Discover
    Academy

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    2855 Borchard Rd.
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
    (805) 498-3617
    Principal Karla DiDomizio
    Website

    **This is a CVUSD School Choice School**

    To Apply to Enroll Your Student in Discover Academy a School Choice Application Must be Submitted  

    Virtual Future Parent Information Night - View Recordings of our Sessions:
    Sequoia Overview
    The Discover Academy
    Sequoia's Traditional Program
    Watch the Sequoia Campus Virtual Tour - HERE

    Located on the campus of Sequoia Middle School

    We are a school within a school that offers the advantages of both traditional and small learning communities.

    Using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Cross-Cutting Concepts to connect across the content areas of English, science, and history, the Discover Academy provides students with hands-on learning experiences. Students work collaboratively during activities, labs, and projects and also engage in critical thinking and authentic assessments. Discover students connect to the community through community service projects, exposure to guest speakers and field excursions.

    Additionally, Discover’s students are afforded the opportunity to take full advantage of Sequoia’s diverse offering of electives, highly regarded physical education curriculum, and varied educational opportunities such as honors level classes in the 7th and 8th grade academic years.

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    Conejo Academy
    of Leadership and Language Immersion

     

    280 N. Conejo School Road
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
    (805) 495-7058
    Principal Erica Ultreras
    Website

    Tours:
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    Tours are available at 8:45am on the following dates:

    * November 14, 2024
    * December 12, 2024
    * January 14, 2025
    * January 30, 2025
    * February 13, 2025
    * February 27, 2025
    * March 13, 2025
    * March 27, 2025
    * April 10, 2025
    * May 22, 2025

    Please complete our Tour Registration Form or call our front office at: (805) 495-7058 to reserve a tour time to visit our beautiful campus. 

    Welcome to the Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language! We are home to the Conejo Valley’s first Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program. For the 2023-2024 school year, we are accepting enrollment for students entering transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade.

    DLI is a research-proven instructional approach that prepares students to think, read and write in two languages, resulting in students becoming multilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Students beginning kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year are eligible to be a part of the CVUSD’s first class of English-Spanish DLI learners. Attend an upcoming virtual, information session to learn more!  

    Conejo Academy's standards-based education promotes the academic, social and the physical development of all students through the collaborative interaction of teachers, families and students. We give our students the opportunities and tools to succeed.Our school strives to create the leaders of tomorrow by:

    • Incorporating Stephen Covey's 7 Habits for Happy Kids to enrich academics and leadership.
    • Facilitating and offering parenting classes.
    • Encouraging parent/family participation in a multitude of ways.
    • Embracing our unique and diverse shared campus with Open Classroom Leadership Magnet (OCLM).

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    EARTHS
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    2626 Michael Drive
    Newbury Park, CA 91320
    (805) 498-3686
    Principal Jeff Rickert
    Website

    **This is a CVUSD School Choice School**
    To Apply to Enroll Your Student in EARThS a School Choice Application Must be Submitted

    Tours:
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    Tours are available on the following dates:
    Wednesday, December 18, 2024
    Thursday, January 16, 2025
    Tuesday, January 21, 2025

    Please call the EARThS office to RSVP: (805) 498-3686 or email sonsgard@conejousd.org.

    The Environmental Academy for Research Technology of EARTH Sciences (EARThS) is dedicated to helping students acquire the tools of inquiry and expression by delving deeply into subjects with a cross-curricular approach, using earth sciences and technology as a unifying theme for exploration.

    All of our students participate in a multi-grade CCSS and Education Environment Initiative aligned outdoor education program designed to increase student awareness of the world around them and cultivate understanding and care about environmental issues.

    A unique partnership with the National Park Service led to the development of our fourth/fifth grade SHRUBS (Students Helping Restore Unique BiomeS), second/third grade SPROUTS (Students Practicing Research Outdoors Using Technology and Science), and kindergarten/first grade SEEDS (Students Experiencing the Environment by Doing Science) programs.

    Service learning is a major component of EARTHS. Student service projects include restoration, signage, habitat awareness, and litter control.

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    Ladera
    STARS Academy

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    1211 Calle Almendro
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    (805) 492-3565
    Principal Tasia Dove
    Website

    Tours:
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    Tours are available from 9am to 10am on the following dates:
    Monday, October 28, 2024
    Tuesday, November 5, 2024
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    Monday, November 18, 2024
    Tuesday, December 3, 2024
    Monday, December 9, 2024
    Tuesday, December 17, 2024
    Monday, January 6, 2025
    Tuesday, January 14, 2025
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Monday, January 27, 2025
    Tuesday, February 11, 2025
    Tuesday, March 11, 2025
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025

    Please call the Ladera front office to RSVP for a tour: (805) 492-3565

    We are a unique academy, providing discovery, creativity and exploration through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math education.)

    Our Creation Rotations give students the opportunity to explore visual and performing arts, technology & digital design disciplines through weekly sessions.

    We emphasize technology including a 1:1 Take-Home Chromebook Initiative for 4th and 5th grade students, developing presentation, collaboration and research skills along with global connectivity.

    Our Discovery Lab provides students with a dedicated, flexible learning space for science and makerspace explorations.

    We are a California Gold Ribbon Award 2016 recipient.

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    Madroña Academy
    of the Arts and Sciences

    Madroña Academy of the Arts and Sciences Classroom

    612 Camino Manzanas
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    (805) 498-6102
    Principal: Gina Mandell
    Website

    Tours:
    Join us for a tour and/or upcoming information session on the following dates:
    *Tuesday, November 5th at 8:45am
    *Wednesday, December 11th at 8:45am
    *Wednesday, January 8th at 8:45am
    *Wednesday, February 5th at 8:45am
    *Wednesday, March 19th at 8:45am
    *Wednesday, April 16th at 8:45am

    Click here to complete the online reservation form to attend an in-person tour of Madroña!

    Call the school to learn more: (805) 498-6102

    Madroña Academy of the Arts and Sciences provides a well-rounded and enriching educational experience for our Mustangs; each child's academic and social development is valued on our campus.

    Here's a glimpse into the key elements that define our vibrant community:

    In the arts, our students explore creativity through visual arts and drama, culminating in grade-level musical productions, guided by a dedicated art specialist in our well-equipped art room. Our music programs encompass strings, band, and chorus, with devoted specialists offering weekly chorus sessions and music appreciation time.

    We emphasize science and exploration, with a dedicated science specialist facilitating engaging labs. Students engage in exploration and discovery in two separate labs on our amazing campus.

    Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity is unwavering, reflected in the integration between our general education and specialized program classes.

    Physical well-being is a priority, with weekly dance classes and dedicated physical education specialists promoting active lifestyles.

    Social-emotional development is nurtured, and academic excellence is supported by a team of highly qualified credentialed teachers and academic specialists. High-achieving students find opportunities in our GATE Program, while our Student Council empowers leadership.

    Our dynamic partnership with the PTA plays a vital role in supporting our children's development.

    In essence, Madroña Academy of the Arts and Sciences is more than just an educational institution; it is a close-knit family—the Madroña Mustang Family—where every child is nurtured, empowered, and inspired to succeed. Join our Mustang family!

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