Children’s Community School graduates all kinds of young people. Our goal is that our graduates know themselves, understand how they learn, are individuals who take responsibility for their own education, and value their community.
Middle schools, both public and independent, love getting CCS alumni because they’re engaged in the classroom, active in extracurricular activities, and they know how to get along with peers. About one third of our students go to any number of public schools (including magnet and charter schools) and the others go to a variety of independent schools. You’ll find a CCS alum in almost every independent school community.
But more importantly, CCS alumni do well academically and socially in all these different environments. They seek help when they need it, they offer help to their friends, they have interests that allow them to connect with their peers, and they love to come back and tell us what life is like after CCS.
“CCS taught me how to express my emotions, and therefore, know myself that much better. Going into each new school, I knew how to process and problem-solve in a way that made me comfortable and enjoy learning new things, which I don’t think I would have ever been confident in if it weren’t for CCS.”
—Sydney Dervin
CCS Graduation Year: 2022
Current School: Sierra Canyon High School
Middle School: Immaculate Heart Middle School
Whats Next?: Getting to grow as a photographer, athlete, and student leader, by taking every opportunity I’m given.
We congratulate the Class of 2025 as they begin middle school!
Our amazing sixth graders were accepted to, and will be attending, some of the finest middle schools in Los Angeles.
We congratulate the Classes of 2018 & 2019 as they begin college!
Our amazing students were accepted to, and will be attending, some of the finest colleges and universities.
“The most important thing that CCS taught me was how to act with integrity and encourage others to do the same. I am a better person for it, and so are the people around me.”
—Calder Lee
CCS Graduation Year: 2024
Current School: Harvard-Westlake Middle School
Whats Next?: Looking forward to lots more learning in the future!
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“I'm not sure how common it is to remember your elementary school experience with such clarity and fondness. It's a testament to the school and the way they teach and nurture. You truly feel seen.”
—Max Wanger
CCS Graduation Year: 1990
Schools Attended Post CCS: Oakwood School, Punahou School, University of Hawaii, UC Berkeley
Whats Next?: Continuing to find that work/life balance and raising my kids to be the best humans they can be.
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“As I pursue a career in education, I constantly reflect on the fact that CCS is where my passion for my own education and my love for helping others all started. I really would not be the person I am today without the teachers, friends, and experiences that CCS brought me.”
—Scarlett McColl
CCS Graduation Year: 2017
Current School: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Schools Attended Post CCS: The Buckley School, Carmel High School
Whats Next?: During my last year in Madison, I will be working on completing my undergraduate degrees and furthering my experience in education and research. Then, I plan on traveling to teach abroad after graduating in May of 2027, as well as starting my applications to graduate school!
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For any questions, please contact George Nersisyan.
George Nersisyan
george@ccsteaches.org