2025-2026 Parent Handbook FINAL - Flipbook - Page 4
Our Heritage
For nearly 55 years, Carden Conejo School has proudly served families across the Conejo Valley and
surrounding communities. Founded in 1971 by Mary Carpenter and Thelma Sitton as the Carden Junior School
of Thousand Oaks, a sister school to Viewpoint School in Calabasas, Carden Conejo School was born from a
shared vision to bring The Carden Method and a joyful approach to learning to the Conejo Valley.
Over time, the school evolved into a vibrant, independent community rooted in the timeless traditions of the
Carden philosophy. While it began as an extension of Viewpoint’s vision, Carden Conejo School soon developed
its own distinct identity, defined by small class sizes, academic excellence, and a deep focus on character
development. As a non-sectarian school founded with Judeo-Christian principles, Carden Conejo School
encourages moral growth and gratitude through daily reflection, humble prayer, and lessons in empathy,
compassion, and good citizenship.
