Simi Valley Pinecrest Middle School

Pinecrest Middle Schools offer a co-educational, rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on personal responsibility, character development, and community service. In addition to preparing students for success in high school and beyond, it is our mission to create lifelong learners by providing a strong academic framework as well as opportunities to pursue individual interests.

The Schools - Pinecrest Schools were founded in 1951 - one of the oldest and largest non-sectarian, co-educational private schools in California. With the addition of the newest campus in Moorpark, Pinecrest now offers eleven safe, secure locations throughout San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Simi, and Conejo Valleys. Pinecrest Schools are members of the National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA).

The Simi Valley Campus - Pinecrest Simi Valley is located on 5 beautiful acres in the heart of Simi Valley - named one of the safest cities in the entire country. Facilities include Preschool and Elementary buildings, as well as a separate "school-within-a-school" for Simi Middle School. There is a football/soccer/softball field, an Olympic size swimming pool, up-to-date Computer Lab, a Library/Media Center and a new sport court. Hot lunches are prepared daily in our kitchen.

The Curriculum - Pinecrest's academic program includes a prescribed set of courses in English, Spanish, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, The Arts, Technology, Physical Education and Health. Social/Community Service and Character Development are also required of all students.

Sports and Activities - Pinecrest belongs to the San Fernando Valley Private School League and participates in three seasons of interscholastic sports each year, including flag football, soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, and other sports as determined by the League. Sports Awards programs at the end of each season recognize the accomplishments of each team and spotlight outstanding athletes.

The middle school years are full of discovery and intellectual transformation and our students may take advantage of Exploratory Classes offered each year, such as Choral groups, Band, Chess, Computer Technology, Dance, Drama and Play Production, Journalism, Math Olympiad, Video Production and Yearbook Staff.

Middle School class officers participate in the Student Council and play an important role in planning various campus activities such as field trips, parties, theme days and intrascholastic competitions.

Students and Faculty - Current enrollment (all grades) is 400 students. Projected Middle School enrollment is two classes per grade level in the 6th and 7th grades. Most students are residents of Simi Valley and represent a well-balanced mix of social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Our teachers are selected not only for their educational and classroom background, but also for their energy, enthusiasm, and ability to encourage a love of learning.

Admissions Criteria - Simi Middle School seeks responsible students with a sincere desire to work both within the classroom and the school, as well as good citizenship and a respect for others. Admission is dependent on whether the student appears able to benefit from a Pinecrest education and the parent's support of the aims and goals of Pinecrest Schools. Pinecrest does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background or national origin.