Admissions

Admissions Events

Vistamar is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Students applying during our Rolling Admissions phase are considered on a case-by-case basis. To receive updates about other events and helpful information, please submit an inquiry to join our distribution list, or reach out to admissions@vistamarschool.org to schedule a call. 

This admissions season, we had a robust series of virtual events to help families and students learn more about our school community. Please look through the "Past Virtual Events" section below to review recordings of some of our virtual offerings. There, you can find topic specific sessions on admissions, athletics, visual & performing arts, and mathematics. 

We look forward to getting to know your family better.
Our campus is open! The Vistamar Admissions Office continues to host tours during the admissions season. We limit our tours to one family at a time for safety and to give you individualized attention.  Please note these health and safety guidelines when visiting:
 
  • Wear a mask at all times (indoors and outdoors).
  • Students and parents must be fully vaccinated to participate in any tours. Security will check vaccine cards upon arrival.
  • Complete our HIPAA compliant health assessment (mobile app) prior to entering campus.
  • Your temperature will be checked via infrared camera when checking in. 
  • Maintain 3-6 ft. of social distancing.
Schedule a campus tour today!
 

Virtual Information Sessions & Events

This session is a big picture look at who we are as a school and an introduction to our unique programming. The Admissions Office will share information about the school schedule, performing arts & athletics, financial aid, and more.


Past Admissions Events

Join us to learn about our VistaMath program and why it leads to success. Inspired by one of the finest programs in the world, VistaMath is a a fully-problem-based, student-centered investigative approach. Our students become more competent mathematically because they learn to speak the language of math – teaching each other and problem solving as a group rather than being lectured to. In this 60 minute session, families will have an opportunity to hear directly from the Chair of our Math department. 

Visual Arts Informational
An in-depth look at the Visual Arts at Vistamar. Families learned about our 2D, 3D, Digital Media Art, Digital Photography, Film, and AP Studio Art Programs. Our faculty of “working artists” emphasized the process of – fostering students’ creativity as doers, makers, creators and consumers.

Student Ambassador Panel
Families had the chance to meet with Vistamar's Student Ambassadors! Learn more about student life, academics, and the transition to high school from a student's perspective.

Computer Science, Robotics, & E-Sports Info Session
Deep dive into Computer Science and Robotics programs at Vistamar. Families had the chance to hear from Computer Science faculty as well as Student Ambassadors and Robotics team leaders.

Performing Arts Informational
This event featured Performing Arts at Vistamar. Families learned about our Theatre and Music Programs and meet the teachers and learn about the many opportunities students have to get involved on campus.

All Things Admissions
This event focused on the nuts and bolts of each of the 5 components of the application process. Families had the opportunity to hear from the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Team.

Academics Info Session
An in depth discussion of Academics at Vistamar! We heard from Regan Galvan, Director of Teaching and Learning, about our curriculum and what makes Vistamar one of the finest independent secondary schools in the nation.

Life Planning Info Session
College planning at Vistamar is intentionally embedded in this broader context of Life Planning for our students. While much of the discussion was around college admissions focuses on "getting in", we reminded students that college is an important next step in a larger life plan.

Athletics Info Session
Learn more about Vistamar's fitness and athletic offerings. Our Athletic Department presented to prospective families on our interscholastic sports, inclusive non-cut policy, athletes that go on to play in college, and our robust fitness classes.

Intro to Vistamar
This was an opportunity for students and their families to receive an introduction on our wonderful school community. Topics that were covered included: academics, extracurricular offerings, Viking Commons (our new community space and commercial kitchen), and our intimate learning atmosphere.
Vistamar School is a private independent high school in the South Bay region of Los Angeles.

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