It is an honor to begin my third year as the principal of Sage Creek High School. As a teacher and administrator in San Diego County for over 20 years and a resident of Carlsbad for 19 years, I have witnessed the founders of SCHS build this school into one of the premier learning institutions in our county. With the intention of building an “interconnected learning community that prepares students to thrive as responsible citizens in an ever-changing world”, Sage Creek has produced exceptional academic results: Top 5 in the county in academic performance in math, ELA, and Science; a Gold Medal, with Access designation in the 2024 College Board’s AP Honor Roll; and earning California Distinguished School in 2021. After 12 years, Sage Creek has lived up to its promise to the Carlsbad community.

​What will the next 10 years look like at Sage Creek? As we know, the future of college and career is changing drastically and more rapidly than ever. In just a few years, AI and machine learning have emerged as the fastest-growing job market, while technology, digitalization, and sustainability are predicted to be the fastest-emerging industries (The Future of Jobs Report, 2023). As colleges and careers are becoming more globalized and diverse, industry leaders are calling on schools to focus on critical thinking skills, creativity, leadership, and adaptability. In order to meet these demands and ensure our students thrive in this new global landscape, SCHS will focus on strengthening a learner-centered, future-ready educational experience.

​In 2025, our school team initiated the next phase in our journey by developing our new Core Values of Sage Creek High School. The emphasis of our new Core Values is on collective achievement; Together, we:

Build…community, relationships, character, and confidence

Empower…with the tools to take charge of our learning

Show Spirit…by showing up. If it’s worth learning, it’s worth celebrating.

Trailblaze…by being bold, creative, and courageous enough to be first.​

I look forward to working with our broader school community, whether it be scientific or technological discovery, knowledge of self and the environment, or discovering the skills for each student to function in a family, community, and productive member of society.

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Be you,

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Josh Way, Ed.D

Principal