Academics


Get Rad. Stay Rad. Succeed.

At Santiago, we are committed to academic excellence and student success. Our curriculum is designed to engage students in meaningful learning experiences while preparing them for high school and beyond. #WeCare

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Progress Reports and Grades- stay informed about academic progress

To keep parents and students informed, progress reports are posted in Aeries at the midpoint of each trimester. These reports are not part of the student’s permanent record but serve as an official notice of the need for immediate academic improvement. 


Parents seeking more details should promptly contact the classroom teacher. Additionally, grades and student progress can be monitored anytime through the Aeries Portal here: Student/Parent Portal. Stay on top of your progress-Get Rad, Stay Rad!

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Neurodiversity: Supporting All Learners

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. To learn more about neurodiversity and access valuable resources, please visit: https://ca-literacy-dyslexia-collab.ucla.edu/. Champion acceptance for all- Get Rad, Stay Rad!

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Homework Policy

Homework is a vital part of a student’s educational experience, reinforcing classroom learning and building essential skills. All Santiago students are expected to complete every homework assignment for each class. Failure to do so may result in a lower grade. 


For specific homework expectations and policies, students should refer to their teacher’s syllabus posted in Google Classroom. Stay dedicated and responsible-Get Rad, Stay Rad!

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RAD Honor Roll

Celebrating Academic Excellence: The RAD Honor Roll

At our school, we believe in fostering Respect, Accountability, and Determination (RAD) in everything we do. The purpose of the RAD Honor Roll is to motivate and reward outstanding academic achievement, encouraging every student to strive for the highest goals they are capable of reaching.

We are proud to recognize our students' hard work through two levels of achievement:

  • Honor Roll (3.0 – 3.49 GPA): Earned by students maintaining strong academics with no "N" or "U" grades in citizenship.

  • High Honor Roll (3.5+ GPA): Earned by students achieving top-tier academics with no "N" or "U" grades in citizenship.

Recognition & Rewards:

All Honor Roll and High Honor Roll students will be proudly acknowledged and celebrated at our RAD assemblies.

Additionally, students who achieve High Honor Roll status will earn an exclusive RAD t-shirt, which they can wear on Fridays in lieu of their standard uniform top!

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RAD End-of-Year Awards

At the end of each school year, we celebrate student achievements across academics, arts, leadership, and athletics. Students have the opportunity to earn department awards in their core classes, as well as recognition in specialized subjects including Clerical, Art, Choir, Culinary (including the Culinary Community Leader Award), Film, Yearbook, Directing Change, Industrial Teach, Music, Reading, Speech, e-Sports, ASB, Musical Theater, RAD Science, World Languages, PE, and Conservatory. 


Additionally, we honor students with the Scott Mills Award, CCLL Awards, the Civic Learning Award, as well as Athlete of the Year and Cheerleader of the Year. These awards recognize dedication, excellence, and contributions to our school community. Keep striving for greatness-Get Rad, Stay Rad!

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