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Principal's Message

Thank you for visiting the Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School website.
 
Located on the campus of College of the Canyons, AOC is proud to be the middle college high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District serving students 9th-12th grades in the Santa Clarita Valley. During their four years at our school, students have the opportunity to earn between 24 and 44 transferable college units, prior to receiving their high school diplomas. Upon graduation, the majority of Academy students pursue their post high school education by continuing at COC and completing their college transfer requirements in only one year after high school. Other AOC students go directly into a four-year university, bringing their community college units with them and placing themselves well into their freshman and sophomore years at the college level. While attending AOC as a high school student, community college tuition is waived for established California residents.
 
In addition to the opportunity to earn college units, AOC offers high school students:
           
A serious educational environment where students can take control of their own learning.
           
A more flexible and smaller learning environment with opportunities to explore individual interests through a greater range of classes, within both the high school and college environments.
           
A supportive environment in a close-knit community of teachers and students, where students have greater opportunities for guidance and personal improvement.
           
Full access to all COC programs, including the COC Library, computer labs, gym, and tutoring centers.
           
The occasion to develop successful skills for ongoing college study.
 
Perusal of our website will allow you to view our Mission Statement and our Learning Outcomes as well as provide you with more information about our school, our staff, and the many opportunities provided to the middle college students. Teacher homework pages, daily bulletin, class schedules, our academic calendar as well as links to the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District and to College of the Canyons are also at your fingertips. Applications for the fall semester are available for downloading for your convenience.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance to you in any way.
 
Again, THANK YOU for visiting the website at ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
 
Dr. Juliet Fine
Academy of the Canyons Principal
Academy of the Canyons Mission Statement: AOC is a supportive community that encourages students to explore college and career opportunities through collaboration, innovation, and individual development, both academically and personally.

Mission Statement

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results for Academy of the Canyons Students:
 
Academy of the Canyons expects that all students will demonstrate these fundamental attributes valued in our school community.
 
Academy of the Canyons students will be...
 
Capable Learners who:
            Exceed academic requirements while earning college units
            Utilize a variety of resources available to produce high quality work
            Can compete in a post high school environment
            Are self directed
            Solve problems effectively
            Think critically and creatively
            Recognize the relationship between effort and success
 
Effective Communicators who:
        Utilize technology
        Demonstrate active listening and reading skills
        Employ written and oral language conventions
        Work individually and collaboratively
 
Conscientious Members of Society who:
        Demonstrate personal integrity
        Respect cultural diversity and individual differences
        Understand local, national, and global issues

News

USC Math Competition Achievement for Academy of the Canyons Students Featured Photo

USC Math Competition Achievement for Academy of the Canyons Students

AOC proudly placed 2nd out of 120 students and 30 schools from across LA County in the USC Math Competition, where there was even a waitlist to participate. Among all public schools, AOC ranked 1st, surpassing even the prestigious California Academy of Math and Science. Only the private school Sierra Canyon placed ahead of AOC, taking 1st place.
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Calendar

Graduation

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: COC Performing Arts Center (PAC)

At A Glance

  • Middle College High School
  • Ranked No. 16 Best Public High School in California by Niche
  • Students earn between 24 and 44 transferable college units
  • Full access to all COC programs, including the COC Library, computer labs, gym, and tutoring center