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Apr 7

Spring Concert Rehearsals

Baseball @ Panorama

Time: 2:30 PM – 5 PM

Boys Tennis @ Verdugo Hills

Time: 2:30 PM – 5 PM

Boys Volleyball @ Fulton

Time: 2:30 PM – 5 PM

Softball @ Panorama

Time: 2:30 PM – 5 PM
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Sideline Cheer 2023

Sideline Cheer 2023

Flag Football 2023

Flag Football 2023

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News & Announcements

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SOCES Parent Tours Fall 2024

Please join us for one of our Prospective Parent Tours which highlights our fabulous School! Click on the attachment for the dates and RSVP link. An RSVP is required as space is limited. Here is the link if the QR code does not work.
https://bit.ly/SOCESParentTours2024
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Middle School Parent Workshops

Join us Monday nights from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom for a series of engaging workshops designed to help both middle school students and their parents thrive at SOCES. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and support your child's success together! Zoom Link is https://lausd.zoom.us/j/9328986754
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Accolades

  • 2024 Niche Best Schools

At A Glance

  • 99.1% Graduation Rate
  • 25 AP and College Courses Offered
  • 50%+ Percent enrolled in AP/College Courses
  • US News and Report Ranking #5 in LAUSD
  • Niche Best Schools for 2024
  • 73 Student Clubs
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About Us

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (SOCES) was established in 1981 and is the largest magnet school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, serving 1800 students in grades 4-12. 
SOCES is a California Distinguished school and is listed as a National Gold-Rated school, ranked #5 in the LAUSD and #65 in California by US News and World Reports. 

SOCES offers extensive AP classes and college credit classes at the high school level, as well as a robust AVID program, award-winning Robotics Team, Athletic Teams, Academic Decathlon Team, Computer Science CTE Program, Culinary CTE Program, Speech and Debate Team, and a variety of clubs. 

The school's philosophy is that parents and members of the community have the opportunity to share in the educational development of the students. Parents are encouraged to become involved at school. 

SOCES offers creative, stimulating, and innovative experiences that offer their diverse community of learners the essential skills, knowledge, and ethical frameworks to address real-world problems. 

They produce graduates who value lifelong learning and achieve their personal and professional goals by creating positive social change in their families, workplaces, communities, and the global economy. 

Their mission is to develop future citizens with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs.
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