Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the Accelerated Academic Program for Leadership and Enrichment Academy (AAPLE) at San Marcos High School. A record of high level academic performance from previous coursework and a strong interest in leadership and service in the community are necessary for admission to AAPLE. Applicants acknowledge that the AAPLE Academy’s 4 year academic pathway is very rigorous, and apply knowingly committed to this very challenging grouping of coursework, mandatory participation in leadership activities and study, and community service commitments.
Email List
Parents and students that would like to be included on AAPLE’s applicant email list to received future date reminders and information, please follow the link below.
AAPLE Email List Click Here
Important Dates
- Academy Shadows Begin 11.14.16 (see information below)
- District Academy Showcase: 12.14.16, from 5:00p -7:00pm, at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
- Application window opens 12.16.16.
- SMHS 8th Grade Open House: 1.9.17 @ 6pm in the SMHS Auditorium.
- AAPLE Information Night: 1.25.17 @ 6pm in the AAPLE Academy room- room i5.
- Application window closes 2.17.17.
Shadow AAPLE
You may also consider shadowing an AAPLE student for the day. Shadows being on November 14, 2016. To do so please contact Lisa Andersen, Shadows Coordinator, at landersen@sbunified.org, to set up a shadow. Be sure to mention that you would like your son or daughter to shadow an AAPLE student and Mrs. Anderson will take care of the rest.
Intradistrict Transfers
Very important! If you live outside of the SMHS attendance area, you must apply for an intradistrict transfer by the deadline of January 31st, 2017. For more information about the intradistrict transfer process, click here.