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… Read more2017-2018 Synthesis Unit: The Art and Science of Happiness
The Art and Science of Happiness
2017 – 2018 Synthesis Unit
“I learned that having something to look forward to is a kick-starter for happiness, that you can do anything if you put your mind to it, and that uncomfortable does not mean incapable. It’s important to learn about the art and science of happiness so that we can live a happy and fulfilled life.”—7th grader
“I think it is important to learn about happiness just … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Tuolumne Meadows
Beginning of the Year Trip: Tuolumne Meadows,
Yosemite National Park
September 14-18, 2017
Faculty Chaperones Included Paul Nolan, John Luca, Hugo Macario, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, and Suzie Sichi, with Alum Guest Megan Eckert
Thursday, September 14
On Thursday morning the entire school traveled by charter bus toward Yosemite National Park. Despite the early departure, spirits were high as legendary airbus driver David Harkness led us away from 814 Santa Barbara St. There was a brief stop at … Read more
End-of-the-Year Trip: Dodgers Stadium & Sage Hill Trip
Dodgers Stadium & Sage Hill Trip
June 11-14, 2017
Faculty Chaperones Included Bryan Anderson, Emily de Moor, Hugo Macario, Brittany Ragan, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz
Facebook Photos
Student Quote:
“It was really enjoyable to listen to all of the positive comments people had to say to each other during our trip. It made me smile and it really showed me that this school is like a family.” Sophie, 7th grade
Sunday, June 11
We departed … Read more
All New Anacapa Open House set for January 11, 2017
All New Anacapa Open House set for January 11, 2017
Guests are cordially invited to experience Anacapa School’s new Open House on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
5:00-5:45 pm: Guests can tour the downtown campus and visit “Interest Stations” that showcase some of the most unique features of Anacapa’s college preparatory program, including Experiential Education (Trips, Government, Synthesis Units and Breakfast Clubs), Sports, Robotics (Open ROV submarine project), Art, Science, Photography and Programming.
5:45-6:30 pm: Hear from an Anacapa Panel, including … Read more
Celebrating an amazing 35th school year!
Graduation
Anacapa School Welcomes Back Shaun Tomson
Surfing legend, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Shaun Tomson, returned to Anacapa School’s Breakfast Club on May 18th, after five years. Shaun is the author of the best seller The Code: The Power of “I Will,” a book inspired by his presentation to Anacapa School in 2012.
After Tomson’s first Breakfast Club at Anacapa School, he asked the students to create their own personal code, their vision for their future, beginning each sentence with I will. Anacapa Headmaster, … Read more
The Power of “I Will”
Come experience The Code with Shaun Tomson
Shaun Tomson, surfing legend, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, returns to Anacapa School after five years. Shaun is the author of the best seller The Code: The Power of “I Will” which was inspired by his presentation to Anacapa School in 2012. After speaking to the students, Shaun asked them to create their own personal code, their vision for their future, beginning each sentence with I will. The students’ I will statements created the … Read more
The Anacapa Players Presents “Grease”
Friday May 19 & Saturday May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Alhecama Theater
914 Santa Barbara St
Shadow Day
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Experience the excitement of an Anacapa school day at our centrally located downtown campus.
Our morning Breakfast Club speaker will be Dr. Jennifer Casselle, who recently completed a National Geographic Pristine Seas adventure to Tristan da Cunha, one of the most remote islands in the world. Her presentation will be a follow-up to this year’s critical thinking Synthesis Unit, Ocean Health. Dr. Casselle was the only woman on the expedition!
Afterwards, visiting students will … Read more
2017 Synthesis Unit immerses students in Ocean Health
ANACAPA SCHOOL WINS FIRST PLACE AT INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PULITZER CENTER ON CRISIS REPORTING!
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Before the Ocean Health Synthesis Unit, I knew vaguely about ocean acidification and temperature changes due to climate change. The Synthesis Unit opened my eyes to how these things happened and the impact they have had on both humans and marine life. – 10th grade
Take a look at the amazing line up of speakers.
Anacapa’s mission |
Anacapa vs Midland for the first game of the year!
February Open House
All New Anacapa Open House set for February 9, 2017
You are cordially invited to experience Anacapa School’s new Open House on Thursday, February 9, 2017.
5:00-5:45 pm: Guests can tour our downtown campus and visit “Interest Stations” that showcase some unique features of our college preparatory program, including Experiential Education, Robotics, Art, Science, Photography, Programming and more.
5:45-6:30 pm: Hear from an Anacapa Panel, including a teacher, a parent, a graduate, and current students. Q and A … Read more
2017 Auction Event
Anacapa in an Octopus’s Garden
Sunday, March 19, 2017 • 12:30-5:00pm
On campus • 814 Santa Barbara Street
Join us for an afternoon of great food, friendly companionship, and
fabulous shopping.
All this to benefit OUR GREAT ANACAPA STUDENTS!!!
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Anacapa School’s annual auction is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Held under a big tent on our charming downtown campus, this annual parent-sponsored fund-raiser brings the community together for a delicious lunch, a … Read more
All New Anacapa Open House set for January 11, 2017
You are cordially invited to experience Anacapa School’s new Open House on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
5:00-5:45 pm: Guests can tour our downtown campus and visit “Interest Stations” that showcase some of the most unique features of our college preparatory program, including Experiential Education (Trips, Government, Synthesis Units and Breakfast Clubs), Sports, Robotics (Open ROV submarine project), Art, Science, Photography and Programming.
5:45-6:30 pm: Hear from an Anacapa Panel, including a teacher, a parent, a graduate, and two current students … Read more
Beginning-of-the-Year Trip: Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island Trip
September 19 – September 22, 2016
Teacher chaperones included: Paula Campanelli, Emily de Moor, Hugo Macario, Emily Regan, Brittany Ragan, Gordon Sichi, and Dillon Yuhasz
Student Quotes:
“I remember the time when I went snorkeling in the ocean. Seeing the ocean from this perspective was unlike anything I have seen before in my life. Seeing all the kelp growing as tall as a tree, seeing fish swimming in the ocean, lobsters living in the … Read more
2016 Grape Stomp Event
Save the Date for…..Stomp in the Name of 35 Years!
Join us as we celebrate Anacapa School’s 35th Anniversary with the 5th annual Grape Stomp and Barney Berglund Memorial Bike Ride!
Come celebrate 35 years of educational excellence with purple toes, great eats, a traditional whiffle ball game, and family fun! All to help the Barney Berglund Scholarship Fund of Anacapa School. Grades 7-12 like no else!
End-of-the-Year Trip: Wind Wolves Preserve
Wind Wolves Preserve Trip
June 5 – June 8, 2016
Teacher chaperones included: Emily de Moor, Emily Regan, Gordon Sichi, Suzie Sichi, Hugo Macario, and Dillon Yuhasz
Student Quotes:
“I really liked the 3.5 mile hike we took. I got to bond with fellow classmates, which was very fun. While we were hiking, I really appreciated the beauty of the plain hills. It is nice to see an area just full of natural grass and no buildings or … Read more
Kate Voss and Kelsey Bisson Discuss Water: From Summit to Sea
As a part of Geography Awareness Week, both speakers commented on the role of water within our ecosystems and all life on earth. They remarked on the importance of water, not only as a source of hydration, but also … Read more
March Special 2016: Doing 35 Volunteer Activities to Celebrate 35 Years!
March Special is a long-standing tradition at Anacapa. Each year March Special takes place the day after the auction and is a time for students and faculty to bond over an off-campus activity. This year, in keeping with our ever-present spirit of volunteerism and our commitment to do 35 volunteer activities to celebrate our 35th anniversary, we sent four teams of students out into the community for a morning of volunteer work.
By all accounts, the day … Read more
Synthesis Unit 2016, Human Migration: The Search For a Better Life
… Read more“This year’s Synthesis Unit was a wonderful learning experience… The thing that hit closest to home were the stories of the migrants. Such wide varieties of people traveling to such different locations inspired me to take action and help some of them out. Hearing their stories made me very thankful for what I have. It was a wonderful week!” -9th Grade Student
2015-2016 Synthesis Unit Schedule • Facebook Photos • Video Snapshot: Consul General Neumann’s Presentation • Video Snapshot: Marina