Incoming 7th Grade Students

WELCOME TO ARROYO SECO — CLASS OF 2032!
We are so excited to welcome you to the Arroyo Seco family for the 2026–2027 school year! Transitioning from 6th grade to junior high is an exciting milestone in your academic journey, and we are honored to be part of it.
Our goal is for every student to enjoy a meaningful and memorable junior high experience at Seco—building strong friendships, gaining the skills needed for success in 7th & 8th Grade, high school, and beyond, and receiving social-emotional support along the way.
At Arroyo Seco, our students LEAD by learning each and every day and by showing empathy, appreciation, and determination in all they do.
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and look forward to welcoming you in August 2026!March 25, 2026: 6th Grade Online Family Forum
Join the Arroyo Seco Counseling and Administrative Teams for a live virtual information forum for incoming 7th grade families on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00–6:30 PM. (Click here to join the forum)
We look forward to sharing what you can expect at Arroyo Seco and answering your questions as you prepare for the upcoming school year.
The meeting recording will be posted here on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing your family at our upcoming 6th Grade Family Night
April 16, 2026: 6th Grade In-Person Family Night
Get ready to experience Arroyo Seco! We are excited to invite students and caregivers to our annual in-person 6th Grade Family Night on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Performance Showcase (5:30–6:00 p.m.)
The evening begins with a warm welcome from our principal, followed by high-energy performances from our award-winning performing arts programs.
Explore Our Campus (6:00–7:00 p.m.)
Take part in ASB student-guided tours and see what life at Arroyo Seco is all about! Highlights Include:
- A fun scavenger hunt for students
- Discover exciting year-long electives: ASB, Choir, Drama, Instrumental Music, Sewing, and Yearbook
- Concessions available for purchase
- Meet and connect with our counselors and teachers
We can’t wait to welcome our future Arroyo Seco students and families for a fun, informative, and unforgettable evening!
August 4, 2026: Summer Check-in (7th Grade)
Students will take their ID photos, receive textbooks, and purchase PE clothes. More information can be found on our Summer Check-in page, which will be posted here in the weeks to come.
August 10, 2026: Student Schedules & Campus Exploration
Student schedules will be available to view in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal beginning in the afternoon. In addition, the campus will be open from 3:00–5:00 PM to allow students the opportunity to locate their classrooms prior to the start of the school year. Printed schedules will also be available upon request during this time.Enter your text here...
Arroyo Seco Courses
Exploratory Courses
Academic Teams
Arroyo Seco Junior High serves students in 7th and 8th grade. Students are placed on academic teams for their core classes, which include English, History, Math, and Science. In addition to their core classes, all students take Physical Education and either a semester-long exploratory class or a year-long elective.
More information about our Exploratory Classes and Year-Long Electives can be found below.
Year-Long Specialty Elective Courses (Application & Audition Information)
Year-long specialty electives are courses that students take for the entire school year and require either an audition or an application. Students may choose to audition or apply for any of these courses.
Please click the links below for audition, application, and sign-up details.
Calendar
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Jan 29, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026