| Motto | Things Worth Having Are Most Difficult To Obtain[1] |
|---|---|
| Established | 1956[1] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Principal | Walter Steele (High School) Arlene Silverman (Middle School)[1] |
| Faculty | 40[1] |
| Students | 350[1] |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Location | Van Nuys, California, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and White [1] |
| Nickname | The Mounties[1] |
| Website | www.montclairprep.com |
Montclair College Preparatory School, also commonly known as "Montclair Prep" is a school located in Van Nuys, California which teaches grades 6 through 12.
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History
Montclair College Preparatory School was founded in 1956 by Dr. Vernon E. Simpson. He was the headmaster until his death in early 2008. In February of 2008, Dr. Michael McDonnell, formerly the Assistant Director, was appointed Head of School.
Academics
Montclair provides students with a curriculum that meets the UC a-g requirements, while also offering electives in the fields of fine arts, mathematics, lab science and social studies. Students are challenged by studies that cover the complete spectrum of knowledge, ranging from computer science, English, humanities, psychology, mathematics, science, literature, poetry, foreign language, and a variety of aspects in the social sciences. A typical program for students in the upper school looks like this. Montclair College Prep offers a variety of Advanced Placement tests to our students. Starting in the tenth grade,students can take the following AP tests: English Literature, English Language, Calculus AB and BC, Spanish, Economics, US History, US Government, and European History. [2]
Clubs
Montclair provided its students with additional opportunities both in and out of the classroom. School sponsored clubs in Spanish, Hebrew, and French afford students the ability to practice conversation, as well as taking field trips to restaurants to sample the foreign delicacies and visit the diverse Los Angeles venues. Students may join the Junior Statesman of America, yearbook staff, Middle School “Montclairion” newspaper, “Montclair Journal”, “Scientifically Speaking” a science publication, and “Wings”, the literary magazine at Montclair. Clubs such as chess, ping pong, yoga, jazz and rock bands, afford students an opportunity to become involved in school life outside of the classroom. Additionally, the Diversity Club was created by students to help one another become more aware, and appreciative, of the differences between themselves and their classmates.
Notable alumni[3]
Arts and Entertainment
- Ashley Cafagna, actress, model, singer
- Cher, entertainer
- Curtis Hanson, entertainer
- Danny Pintauro, entertainer
- Eddie Cibrian, entertainer
- Eve Plumb, entertainer
- Frank Sinatra, Jr., entertainer
- Michael Jackson, entertainer
- Nicole Richie, socialite and entertainer
- Paul Thomas Anderson, director, film maker
- Robin Thicke, entertainer
- Sara Paxton, entertainer
- Stephen Dorff, entertainer
- Danny Bonaduce, entertainer, radio dj
Athletics
- Brad Fullmer, professional baseball player
- Eliel Swinton, professional football player
- Eshaya Murphy, professional basketball player
- Kevin Bentley, professional football player
- Russ Ortiz, professional baseball player
- Toi Cook, professional football player
- Torey Lovullo, professional baseball player and coach
- Frank Charles, professional baseball player
- Rocco Buffolino, professional baseball player
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