Application Process
Application for admission to Academy of the Canyons is open to any student living within the William S. Hart Union High School District. Students do not need to be currently attending a Hart Distric school in order to apply.
The application process begins in late February with AOC faculty and administrators visiting the local junior high and high schools to inform students about the opportunities at AOC. Several parent informational meetings are scheduled during February and March throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to give more detailed information on our program to parents and prospective students.
Application Timeline
The deadline for applying for admission to Academy of the Canyons for the 2012-2013 school year is March 23, 2012. We are not able to accept late applications.
New Student and Parent Information Meetings
Prospective AOC students and their parents are invited to come hear about the unique educational experience that Academy of the Canyons offers at any of the following presentations:
For current 9th-11th graders (looking to transfer to AOC from another high school)
- Wed. Feb. 29 Hart HS Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.
- Thurs. March 8 Valencia HS MPR 7:00 p.m.
- Click here for a flyer with more information
For curent 8th graders (looking to enter high school at AOC)
- Wed. Feb. 22 Sierra Vista JH MPR 7:00 p.m.
- Wed. March 7 Placerita JH MPR 7:00 p.m.
- Click here for a flyer with more information
Please consult the following presentations for information about Academy of the Canyons and the application process.
**Presentations for the 2012-2013 application process will be posted after Parent Information Meetings are concluded in the spring of 2012**
Click here for the presentation for incoming 9th Graders
Click here for the presentation for incoming 10th, 11th and 12th Graders
Applications Packets
Applications will be available online in March 2012, and at the New Student and Parent Informaiton Meetings listed above.
Application for incoming 9th Graders (ALL parts of the application must be printed and submitted as a completed document)
- Cover Sheet
- Timeline, Process and Student Profile
- Counselor, English and Math Recommendation Forms
- Student Enrollment Form
Applications for incoming 10th, 11th and 12th Graders (ALL parts of the application must be printed and submitted as a completed document)
- Cover Sheet
- Timeline, Process and Student Profile
- Counselor and English Recommendation Forms
- Student Enrollment Form
Applications will also be available in all Hart District school counseling offices.
Freshman Selection
9th Grade applicants, meeting admissions criteria, will be selected by lottery.
10th-12th Grade Selection
Students meeting admissions criteria will be invited to an interview at AOC. This student and parent interview is a mandatory part of the application process, and is designed to determine the student's ability to be successful at AOC and COC and ensure that the applicant has all of the necessary information about AOC to make an informed decision about transferring schools.
Acceptance Letters & College Registration
Acceptance letters will be mailed and accepted students MUST attend a mandatory COC orientation meeting.
College registration
will take place in July. Student and parent will meet with
an AOC advisor to review their graduation status and to plan their
Fall COC classes.