SANTA SUSANA HS

We are excited for you as you consider the next step in your education and enter into the ranks of high school. The students at Santa Susana Magnet School demonstrate scholarship, skill, honor and service on and off the stage. We are proud to offer a variety of programs in the Academies of Letters and Sciences, Digital and Technical Arts and Visual and Performing Arts which all provide unique opportunities for students. We invite you to join one of our tours or our Showcase on December 10.

We look forward to meeting you!

Aimee Spurbeck

OCTOBER

October 14 & 16- The Secret in the Wings - Children's Theatre

October 15 & 17- Dark of the Moon - Play Production

October 22-23- Spooktacular - Instrumental Music Show

NOVEMBER

November 19-21- Come From Away - Musical Theatre Show

DECEMBER

December 3 & 5- Vocal Motion - Dance & Vocal Music

December 10- SSHS Showcase Home Show
December 10-11- Instrumental Music Show

December 11- Early Action Lottery Deadline

December 17- Early Action Notifications sent

FEBRUARY

February 5- Regular Decision Lottery Deadline

February 5-6- The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe - Children's Theatre

February 19- Swing Night

MARCH

March 4-6- A Monster Calls - Play Production

March 10-11- SVUSD Instrumental Festival

March 12- Theatre 2 Show

APRIL

April 10- Instrumental Jazz Day & Chamber Night

April 22-24 & 29-May 1- Oklahoma - Musical Theatre Show

MAY

May 13-15- Cafe Troubadour - Vocal Music Show

May 20-22- Dance Show

May 26 & 28- Instrumental Music Show

• Smaller student body than most comprehensive high schools
  
• Supportive and friendly staff
• A culture of motivated learners
• Welcoming, connected, and kind student body
• High-level, relevant, and rigorous learning experiences
  
• Certify between one or more of 20 different courses of study/pathways
• Programs in science and technology that are unmatched
• A visual and performing arts program like no other
• 37 different Advanced Placement and Honors courses

Below are just a few of our programs of interest:

• ROBOTICS - Competes at the state level
• PRE-MEDICAL ACADEMY - Hands-on, real-world experiences
• ENTREPRENEURSHIP - It's a student-run business
  
• MOCK TRIAL - Nationally ranked team
• VOCAL/CHOIR - Nationally recognized
• THEATRE - Plays and Broadway-style musicals
  
• TECHNICAL THEATRE - Students run the Performing Arts Center
• DANCE - Recognized by the state as a program of excellence
• INSTRUMENTAL - High honors at regional festivals
• TV/VIDEO/FILM - Work closely with industry professionals
• EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE FOR MANY MORE PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIES
  

A unique feature of our school program is our Schools and Academy structure. We offer the School of Letters and Sciences, School of Digital Arts and Technology, and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. Within each school, students may focus on one or more of our 22 Pathways, or Majors. The depth of our pathways is incomparable to other schools. Students who complete a course of study and a Capstone Project, which demonstrates their knowledge and expertise, may receive a Certification in their area of emphasis. Santa Susana High School thrives as an educational community committed to ensuring our scholars are prepared for the demands of a changing global society, college, and career.

We'd like to invite you and your family to tour our campus and talk with our administrative team.

To sign up for a tour, please visit this link: Tour SSHS

We would like to invite all interested families to our SSHS Showcase, when we will have all of our teachers available to meet incoming families. Each of our departments will be showcasing their programs and learning experiences. Families will get a chance to talk with teachers, students, and staff from our Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Engineering Sciences, Mock Trial, and many more.

The Showcase is from 6:00pm-7:30pm, with the Home Show beginning at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school: 805-520-6800.

We look forward to connecting with you!

1. Take a tour (not required)
2. Attend the SSHS Showcase on December 10th (not required)
3. Complete the School of Choice Application on our website. Early Action deadline is December 11, 2026. The Regular Decision Lottery deadline is February 5, 2027.
4. Early Action families will be notified of acceptance by December 17, 2026. Regular decision applicants will be notified of their acceptance by February 12, 2027.
5. Once accepted, students who are not currently enrolled in an SVUSD school must complete the Enrollment Packet.
6. For students who live outside of the SVUSD boundaries, CLICK HERE for required interdistrict permit information.
7. If interested in Performing Arts, visit link for information on audition dates.
8. Once accepted, attend Future Troubadour Day in February. Students will be provided more information about next steps and course registration. Information and details will be sent home to accepted students.

• Absolutely! All students are welcome. We have students attend from all three middle schools, as well as transfers from private schools and outside of the district. Please complete the School of Choice application before February 5, 2027. Early Action Applications are due by December 11, 2026. For the best chance at receiving a space for your student, apply during the Early Action window, October - December 11th, 2026.

2. I live outside Simi Valley. How do I enroll in SSHS?

• For out-of-district applicants, an inter-district permit or copy of the submitted permit application from the district of residence will be required at the March registration night. Therefore, parents should apply for this permit as soon as possible upon acceptance to SSHS. Be sure to note when your home school district's permit application window opens and closes.

3. If the school is at capacity, how does SSHS determine admission for acceptance?

• Should we receive more applications than there are spaces available, a lottery will be conducted to determine acceptance.

• No! We offer nationally and state recognized programs in academics, such as Mock Trial and Robotics, as well as visual and technological arts. We offer certifications in a number of our academies in STEM.

5. If I go to Hillside, am I automatically enrolled in SSHS for the 2027-2028 school year?

• No. All students who are interested in attending SSHS MUST complete the School of Choice Application.

6. Does SSHS have a Pre-Med Academy?

• Yes. Click this link for more information.

• Families who complete the School of Choice Application after the due date can still be accepted to attend. Their acceptance status would be contingent on space available after that point in time. The application has a timestamp when completed. Students will be placed on a waitlist in the order the application is submitted after February 5th.

• SSHS does not have sports. Two years of Physical Education is required. Students can satisfy this requirement through traditional PE, dance, yoga, or Entertainment Ensemble band class.

• A full list of Student Clubs can be found on our website.

10. Who do I contact if I have questions about a specific program, club, or academy on campus?

• Click for Staff Directory. Click for other contact information.

11. How do you support students who need additional help?

• There are a number of ways we do this at SSHS, many of which take place in the classroom. Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) is built-in time during the school day for teachers to work with students. In addition, we offer peer tutoring everyday after school.

12. What is the bell schedule at SSHS?

• The Bell Schedule for 2026-2027 can be found at the bottom of the "Visit or Attend SSHS" page here.

Mrs. Aimee Spurbeck - Principal

Mrs. Melody Dennert - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Jennifer Pemberton - Assistant Principal

Mrs. Kelly Negrete - Office Manager

SSHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Ms. Devyn Thompson - Last Names A-GL

Ms. Shannon McCabe - Last Names GO-N

Mr. Shawn Trowbridge - Last Names O-Z

Mrs. Hayley Estrada - College & Career Counselor

Mrs. Sue Petralia - Registrar

TBD - Counseling Office Secretary

Santa Susana Magnet High School for Letters & Sciences, Digital Arts & Technology, and Visual & Performing Arts

A California Gold Ribbon School

#whereyoucanbeyou

Website: sshs.simivalleyusd.org
Location: 3570 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Phone: (805) 520-6800
Facebook: facebook.com/SantaSusanaHighSchool

Instagram: www.instagram.com/santasusanahs/