Casey Asato, Ed.D.
General Director, SCCS
Welcome to Santa Cruz Cooperative School!
Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, SCCS has been committed to educating principled leaders and compassionate global citizens since its founding in 1959. This mission is alive and well in the school, which proudly offers an accredited dual diploma program tailored to diverse students from early childhood through twelfth grade.
On campus you’ll discover a family community that embraces the whole child. Engaged students and inspiring faculty collaborate in pursuit of our collective vision, where students are encouraged to explore their passions and take up challenges with confidence to reach their full potential. Our personalized approach to teaching and learning extends across all areas of the curriculum, from academics to the arts, athletics, and co-curricular programs.
SCCS students are innovative and culturally competent, championing a school spirit and love of their Jaguar community that is unmatched! From the earliest years of their journey to the culmination of their senior year, our students are agile thinkers and doers. Knowledgeable, skilled, and relatable, they are well equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing and interconnected world. Their diverse college acceptances in the Americas, UK, and Europe, stand as a testament to their preparedness for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in school and in life.
Talk with our multilingual alumni, and you’ll encounter inspiring individuals making a difference in a wide range of fields, both locally and internationally. They enrich communities through their contributions in traditional and emerging disciplines across science, business, law, education, and the arts. Through their leadership, SCCS alumni live the values instilled during their time at our school.
Whether you’re considering SCCS for your child’s education or seeking to reconnect with our vibrant school, we invite you to explore our website. And, if you find yourself in town, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our beautiful campus. Here, you can experience firsthand our friendly and connected community, where memories are made!
With Warm Regards,
Casey Asato, Ed.D.
General Director
