Why Our School?
When students are celebrated for their strengths and supported in their personal and academic growth, they gain a deeper understanding of themselves as they master content. With both academic excellence and self-awareness, they confidently navigate their journey to college and beyond. While our three programs stand independently, each student’s experience is tailored to their unique needs—allowing them to take classes across programs as needed.
The Rolling Hills Prep (RHP) Program (Grades 5-12) offers a rigorous academic curriculum within a supportive environment where educators recognize students’ strengths while encouraging them to explore their passions. With the guidance of dedicated advisors, students set goals, follow personalized learning paths, and track their progress.
In middle school, RHP students follow a traditional academic curriculum. Those who excel in math and physics may qualify to take upper school courses in these subjects. Additionally, students begin Spanish in Grade 6 and can continue with Spanish in upper school or explore another language.
In upper school, RHP students complete the standard A-G college requirements, along with additional science and elective coursework. They may also choose to pursue a Specialized Diploma in the Arts, STEM, or Global Studies, allowing them to focus on their passions by incorporating relevant electives into their schedules starting in Grade 9.
When we recognize the many ways students learn and tailor instruction to meet their unique learning styles, they gain the confidence to navigate school and life as creative problem solvers and independent, lifelong learners.
The Renaissance Program (Grades 5-12) celebrates and supports diverse learning styles, providing each student with a dedicated learning support team. Together, they develop essential study skills, self-advocacy, and strategies for lifelong learning. As students master academic content, they also discover how they learn best—empowering them to graduate as confident self-advocates.
Renaissance students thrive in an environment with small classes, nurturing teachers and coaches, and multi-sensory instruction. Many have had IEPs at previous schools or diagnoses such as dyslexia, anxiety, or ADHD. With personalized support, students feel at ease in their learning journey—often achieving college acceptances beyond their expectations.
In middle school, Renaissance students focus on study and learning strategies tailored to their individual needs within each core class. These strategies include test preparation, assistive technology, self-advocacy, and executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, prioritization, and goal setting.
Additionally, students work with a dedicated learning specialist in small groups three times a week. These sessions provide targeted support—whether reinforcing study strategies, offering remediation in language or math, or helping students complete classwork.
In the upper school, Renaissance students are primarily co-seated with RHP students, as both follow a college preparatory track. They also have one or two dedicated support blocks in their schedules for reinforcement. Students may opt for Renaissance classes in areas where they need additional support—typically math or subjects requiring significant writing or memorization. For example, Renaissance chemistry prioritizes skill development and hands-on labs over rote memorization, ensuring students grasp key concepts in a way that works for them.
When students receive intensive, specialized support in an environment that embraces their strengths and unique learning styles, they develop a love for school and learning. They also gain a deep understanding of themselves as both learners and individuals.
The REACH program (Grades 9-12) provides students with the guidance they need to navigate academics and social relationships in a warm, inclusive setting. With a low student-teacher ratio, each student benefits from a personalized academic and social plan. Our small class sizes and tailored instructional levels ensure that learning is based on individual needs and abilities rather than age-based grade levels. REACH program students graduate with an IEP diploma.
As a highly specialized boutique program, REACH has limited space and is designed for students who may not typically have access to an independent school experience due to their unique needs.
*At this time, the REACH program is at full capacity. Please email us to be added to our waitlist.

Matthew Blanchette
Enrollment & Communications Coordinator
(310) 791-1101 ext. 134