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Bay School of San Francisco
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Crystal Springs Upland Schools
Junipero Serra High School
Lick-Wilmerding High School
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Bay School of San Francisco
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Mission and Philosophy
At Bay, we balance challenging academics and innovative thinking with a mindful approach to learning and life.
Our goal is to see students unlock their individual and collective potential so they begin to realize their roles in
a dynamic world.
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We model and encourage the following values:
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Love of learning
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Willingness to grow and inquire
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Rigor and discipline in mastering detail
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Accurate and elegant communication in more than one medium and language
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Fearless and thoughtful approach to contemporary and future world problems
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Careful stewardship of time
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Confidence in addressing complex, multifaceted issues
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Understanding and respect for diverse cultural and religious traditions
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Sense of kindly community and respect for individuals and differing points of view
The Bay School Philosophy
We cultivate intellectual entrepreneurs. We design our curriculum to enable students to take ownership of their learning in
an environment of high academic expectations. Students critically evaluate nuanced ideas from multiple perspectives and
generate meaning for themselves. They craft creative solutions to real-world problems and come to understand their ability
to effect meaningful change.
We see the challenges of adolescence as critical catalysts for personal growth. We teach students habits of reflection and
discernment that enable them to navigate those challenges and discover who they are. Our students learn to think carefully
and act deliberately, while considering the experiences and perspectives of others. The practice of mindfulness permeates
all aspects of school life, fostering a thoughtful and cohesive community.
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Key Dates
School Career Fairs at the following places:
Independent School Fair, Sept. 14
Marin High School Fair, Sept. 22
Public School Fair, Sept. 27
East Bay School Fair, Oct. 8
A Better Chance School Fair, Oct. 25
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Admission Process
Welcome to The Bay School of San Francisco! On behalf of our entire community, we appreciate your interest in our school.
Many things make Bay distinctive: our challenging college preparatory curriculum that purposefully connects classroom learning
to the world around us, our unique opportunities for student leadership, the precepts that guide daily life at Bay, our commitment
to diversity in all forms, and the singular opportunities afforded by our location in the beautiful Presidio.
We invite you to visit us on campus to see our community in action. Hearing directly from our current students, teachers, parents
and administrators is an invaluable way to get to know Bay. By attending an Open House, signing up for a student visit or by
attending a special Bay School event, you will have the opportunity to see if we are the right school for your family.
We encourage you to explore Bay online through our website, Facebook page, YouTube channel and other social media. On
these pages you will be able to learn more about Bay, make reservations for admission events as well as organize and
complete your entire application process. The application process is outlined on our How to Apply page and you can quickly
start the process by making an account on our new online exploration and application system.
If you would like an admission packet mailed to you, please email us at admission@bayschoolsf.org. The Admission team
and I look forward to connecting you with The Bay School of San Francisco.
Sincerely,
Kathryn F. Sullivan
Director of Admission
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Curriculum
Teaching and learning at the Bay School grow naturally out of our mission and philosophy. Our commitment
to the stewardship of time, for example, suggests a preference towards depth rather than breadth. Accurate
and elegant communication in more than one medium requires skill, training, and a great deal of practice.
Scientific and cultural literacy result from engagement with and reflection upon the difficult issues that
challenge our global community.
Our curriculum begins with a largely skills-based, integrated approach in the freshman and sophomore years
and becomes an increasingly complex interplay in the junior and senior years between the requirements for
college admission and the interests and enthusiasms of individual students. Ethical and cultural studies,
initially integrated into the 9th and 10th grade Humanities program, are later examined in upper-level
electives which range from traditional philosophy to investigations of the moral implications of issues such
as globalization, environmental challenges, economic, social and cultural disparities, and the
communications revolution. The curriculum includes more than seventy-five advanced level elective courses
across eight disciplines. Faculty members constantly challenge students to relate their learning to multiple
disciplines and to the world in which they live.
Academic assessment is authentic and intentional. Because we value critical and independent thinking as
well as thoughtful and thorough exploration, our assessment tools are varied and comprehensive. In all
disciplines, assessment reaches beyond the ”quiz, test, paper, final exam” paradigm; multimedia
presentations, dramatic presentations, and internships are also a part of each student’s comprehensive
portfolio of work.
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Service Learning
The Bay School's community members recognize a personal and social responsibility to contribute to a better
world. Our approach to service learning stems from a desire to strengthen the health of our school community
by looking outward as well as inward.
Service learning at The Bay School occurs in three dimensions: curricular, extracurricular and institutional. For
example, all sophomores take Research in the Community, a one-trimester course focused on opening
students’ eyes to the needs and issues of our region, through field research, community service, and in-depth
exposure to the challenges facing communities outside the walls of our school. All seniors participate in the
Senior Signature Project program, a two-trimester graduation requirement in which students pursue an
individual project that not only helps students grow, but also serves the needs of a broader constituency.
Outside of the classroom, many students identify and respond to local needs through participation in the
Community Service Action Club, the Marine Protection Club, the International Aid and Amnesty clubs and the
Eco Club, all of which are student-driven with the support of faculty advisors. In addition, the entire school
periodically engages in projects designed to enhance and protect the resources of the Presidio.
Service learning projects at The Bay School augment the academic curriculum and offer students structured
opportunities to learn about and directly experience the realities of important social issues. The process of
thinking, talking and writing enables students to process and learn from their experiences.
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Castilleja School
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Mission and Philosophy
Educating Girls for the 21st Century
The only independent girls’ school for grades 6-12 in the Bay Area, Castilleja prepares young women
to be self-directed learners and independent leaders. Experienced Castilleja teachers, coaches and advisors tailor
classroom instruction and co-curricular programming to the unique needs of girls, creating an incomparable
environment for girls to thrive.
In our classrooms, faculty teach how girls learn best: through experiential, hands-on learning and
through small group discussions that build lasting connections between students and teachers. Simply put, our
teachers understand girls. The all-girls setting encourages students to take risks in the classroom and actively
participate, and as a result their self-confidence expressing their own ideas flourishes.
Outside of the classroom, girls are leaders in every corner of the campus: in student government, athletics, clubs,
theatre and arts. They never take the back seat.
Mentoring also plays a vital role in the Castilleja culture. As a grade 6-12 school, younger girls
greatly benefit from mentoring and peer advising from older students. Guest speakers, including such renowned
women leaders as New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean, neuroanatomist, Jill Bolte Taylor and activist,
Gloria Steinem, as well as esteemed alumnae, serve as inspiring role models to Castilleja students.
No one can speak better to the power of Casti's All-Girls culture than our students and alumnae. Whether it's due to
the confidence they gained in our classrooms, the leadership experience on campus, or the connections built with
mentors and faculty, graduates say "Casti is... Empowering."
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Key Dates
We are delighted that you are considering applying to Castilleja for the 2014-15
academic year.
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Visiting Castilleja School
Open Houses
Middle School Open Houses - October 5th (full) and November 16th
Upper School Open House - November 8th
We believe coming to campus is the best way for you to get to know us. Open Houses offer families an opportunity
to see Castilleja and hear from our students and faculty. Admission Office staff will be available to answer any
questions you might have regarding admission and our tuition assistance program. Click here to sign up for an Open
House date.
Campus Visits - September 23rd to December 5th
Campus Visits give girls a chance to spend an entire day on campus. Hosted by a Castilleja student, it is a great
opportunity for your daughter to meet students, visit classes, eat lunch, explore the campus, and have fun! Click
here to sign-up for a date.
Information Coffee
Our Parent Coffee is a great opportunity for prospective parents to meet our Leadership Team, Admission Office
staff, and current parents and students. There will be a brief presentation, followed by an opportunity for you to ask
questions.
Parent Tourr
Parent Tours are led by current students and parents, and include both a campus tour and classroom visits.
Registration is required. Dates and times coming soon.
Contact admission@castilleja.org by email or phone 650.470.7733 if you have any questions.
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Admission Process
We know the application process can seem a little overwhelming, but the following steps outline the process and
we have provided links to the forms you need and well as some helpful tips.
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Request an Application. How? Complete the Online Inquiry Form
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Come to an Open House and schedule a campus visit/interview. How? Contact the Admission Office at 650470-7733 or admission@castilleja.org
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Register for standardized testing. Tests are offered at Castilleja and other locations several times during the
year. TIP! Register for the ISEE test as early as possible in order to secure your first choice test date. The ISEE
may be taken at any testing location.
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Arrange for Transcripts to be sent to Castilleja. Give the Transcript Release and Confidentialty Form to your
daughter's current school. You will need transcripts for the academic years 2012-13 and 2013-14 (1st
grading period). Where to find this form? This form is in the back of the application booklet or you may
download the forms from Castilleja School Admission Forms.TIP! Please affix an Castilleja label (which come
with the application packet) on one of three stamped envelopes, and give one envelope to each
recommender and to your school office.
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Ask teacher(s) and principal/counselor for recommendations For Middle School Applicants,
recommendations are required from Core Teacher (plus Math teacher, if different) and Principal/Counselor.
For Upper School Applicants, recommendation are required from Math and English teachers and
Principal/Counselor.TIP! It is best to wait until the school year is underway (mid-November) before asking
the appropriate person(s) to write recommendations so s/he will have ample opportunity to get to know
your daughter.
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Admission Process
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Submit Tuition Assistance card (optional). If you are interested in applying for need-based tuition assistance,
please send email the Office of Admission at your earliest convenience. All inquiries are kept confidential.
More information about Tuition Assistance
Complete the Application and Questionnaires. How? Upper School applicants can complete the application,
parent questionnaire, student questionnaire, and $75 fee online. Middle School applicants must submit the
student questionnaire as a hard copy in addition to completing the online application and parent
questionnaire. The middle school student questionnaire can be found in the application packet. After the
application is submitted, applicants may log back into the application to review the status of their admission
credentials. TIP! Prefer a paper application? Call the Admission Office and we'll be happy to provide you
with one.
Send a Photo (optional) You may upload a digital picture online with the application, send an jpeg file to
admission@castilleja.org or mail a photo to the Admission Office.
Questions? Please call the Admission Office at 650-470-7733 or email admission@castilleja.org
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Curriculum
For more than 100 years, Castilleja has been committed to academic
excellence for girls. Today, Castilleja is at the forefront of 21st century
education with local and global real-life experiences, technology, and
leadership opportunities integrated into the curriculum. Our facilities--from
classrooms to group work spaces--are configured to promote creative
thinking and collaboration.
Intellectual curiosity is cultivated here. With a curriculum that is both broad
and deep, students have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of courses
and see what sparks their passion. From robotics and international relations
to Shakespeare and philosophy, Casti students are inspired, challenged, and
prepared, not only for college but for a lifetime of learning, leading, and
doing.
Learn more about our academic departments or flip through our most
recent Course Catalog
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Service Learning
Robotics, Tie-Dye, Yearbook, Twilight, Model UN, and more!
Students do not live by academics alone. Each year over 50 different clubs are open to Middle and
Upper School students. From cooking to community action, journalism to jump rope, model united
nations to music for the community, African culture to art club -- students work with faculty advisors
to explore an area of interest, try something new, and have fun. Each year the clubs change based on
the interests of the students. In the past, clubs have included:
Competitive: Debate, Robotics, Model UN, Global Challenge
Service: Amnesty International, Ecumenical Hunger Project, Peer Tutoring, Youth Philanthropy
Worldwide
Culture and Diversity: African Culture Club, Diversity Coalition, Latino Club
Activity: Bell Choir, Classic Movie Club, Friends of Millard Fillmore (FOMF), Kitchen Witches, Frisbee,
Puzzle Club, Art Club
Publications: Castilleja Free Press, Counterpoint, Counterpoint Monthly, Flame, Mochuelo, Yearbook
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Crystal Springs Upland Schools
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Mission and Philosophy
At CSUS, we inspire motivated learners to lead meaningful lives in a rapidly changing world. Our intimate, collaborative
community encourages students to pursue passions, explore new interests, build confidence, develop compassion and
thrive in an environment of academic excellence.
We believe that students learn best in an environment that
•promotes learning in diverse ways about a complex world
•stimulates intellectual and creative development
•nurtures the individual within an inclusive community of
mutual trust, caring, and respect
•balances academic and extracurricular interests and
accomplishments
We encourage
We endeavor to equip students with
•a spirit of inquiry
•a respect for human potential
•critical thinking and intellectual risk-taking
•a sense of responsibility for the environment
and to the global community
•responsibility for one's ideas and actions
•a feeling of joy in lifelong learning
•personal integrity, ethical awareness, multicultural
understanding and inclusiveness
•individual leadership and cooperative interaction
•respect for one's self and for the views of others
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Admission Process
•Open House Dates:
*Please click on "APPLY ONLINE" and set-up an account to register for an Open House
October 18, 2014
Upper School: 1:45 - 4:30 PM (CLOSED)
November 8, 2014: 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM December 7, 2014: 12:45 – 3:30 PM
November 1, 2014 Start date to submit transcript, confidentiality, and
recommendation forms to current school
November 1, 2014
January 15, 2015
February 1, 2015
Middle/Upper Level ISEE Test at CSUS (online), 8 AM
(pre-registration required)
Lower Level ISEE Test at CSUS (online), 8 AM
(pre-registration required)
Financial Aid Workshop, 7:00 PM
All Levels ISEE Test at CSUS (online), 8 AM
(pre-registration required)
All Levels ISEE Test at CSUS (paper), 8 AM
(pre-registration required)
All Levels ISEE test at CSUS (online), 8 AM
(pre-registration required)
Application and Financial Aid deadline
Admission testing should be completed by this date
February 12, 2015
Financial Aid tax forms deadline (mail to SSS)
March 12, 2015
Admission & Financial Aid decision letters mailed
November 15, 2014
December 4, 2014
December 6, 2014
December 13, 2014
January 10, 2015
March 20, 2015
12:00 PM Enrollment contract and deposit due
•12:00 PM Financial Aid contracts due
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Curriculum
CSUS recognizes the need for a balanced education by offering excellent opportunities in athletics and the arts, but the
classroom is the focus of the school. Students at CSUS develop into independent and successful life-long learners by
following a program that focuses on skill acquisition and content knowledge. Though the school can be described as
academically rigorous, the rewards of such a program can be seen in the daily successes of our students. Whether it is
struggling through an analytical essay or an enigmatic laboratory experiment, we believe students learn best in an
environment that challenges them to reach beyond what they know to solve problems using the skills they have
learned. Students are encouraged to question their teachers, seek new ways toward learning, and discover the
complexity of the world around them.
Crystal Springs Uplands School is a dynamic, challenging, and exciting place where students are encouraged to explore
new ideas with fellow students and faculty in a warm, welcoming and safe environment. Please visit the division and
department pages for a general overview, course descriptions, and faculty listing.
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Service Learning
Crystal Springs Uplands School takes pride in making connections and contributing meaningfully to
the world that surrounds us. Part of the school’s philosophy is to “endeavor to equip students with a
sense of responsibility for the environment and to the global community.”
CSUS encourages and supports students to engage in service that support these convictions. We
would like to use this forum to highlight service projects undertaken by students. For more
information about our various service learning opportunities and experiences, please contact:
Bill Kwong, Director of Community Service and Service Learning, at bkwong@crystal.csus.org or call
650-342-4175 ext. 1566.
New Global Language Trip to Nicaragua 6/27/2013
The Crystal Middle School introduced a new global language trip to Nicaragua this past June. Seventeen students,
accompanied by three teachers, partnered with Seeds of Learning...
Rebuilding Together 5/7/2013
On Saturday, April 27, a group of over 35 students, faculty and parents from CSUS transformed a house in Daly City
during the annual Rebuilding Together. This year was particularly challenging...
Varsity Girls Soccer Team Visits Shelter 1/29/2013
On Friday, January 25, the CSUS Girls Varsity Soccer team, as part of the "Women's Night In" program, spent the
evening with 16 women who live in the Maple Street Residential Home of the InVision/Shelter Network homeless
shelter.
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Junipero Serra High School
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Mission and Philosophy
• Mission Statement and Graduation Learning Outcomes
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered by a faith that is living, conscious and active, Junípero Serra is a Catholic college
preparatory dedicated to the holistic formation of our students. Our community supports students in their journey towards becoming
men of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership. We seek to develop the gifts and talents of each student in an environment of
excellence and mutual respect.
Guided by our mission and emboldened by the belief that every student is created in the image and likeness of God, the Junípero Serra
community is committed to develop men who embrace:
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Faith
Students are called to reflect on their relationship with God and demonstrate growth in personal spirituality, by:
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Making healthy, moral, and ethical choices based on Gospel values
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Understanding the Catholic faith and the role of the Church in the world
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Recognizing the relationship between mind, body and spirit
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Identifying and using their gifts for service to the world
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Wisdom
Students are challenged to rigorous academic study in the pursuit of truth, by:
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Developing critical thinking as a habit of mind
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Exhibiting innovation, creativity and an appreciation of the arts
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Communicating effectively through listening, speaking and writing
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Using technology to enhance learning, productivity and creativity
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Demonstrating core knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and become life long learners
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• Mission Statement and Graduation Learning Outcomes
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered by a faith that is living, conscious and active, Junípero Serra is a Catholic college
preparatory dedicated to the holistic formation of our students. Our community supports students in their journey towards becoming
men of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership. We seek to develop the gifts and talents of each student in an environment of
excellence and mutual respect.
Guided by our mission and emboldened by the belief that every student is created in the image and likeness of God, the Junípero Serra
community is committed to develop men who embrace:
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Faith
Students are called to reflect on their relationship with God and demonstrate growth in personal spirituality, by:
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Making healthy, moral, and ethical choices based on Gospel values
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Understanding the Catholic faith and the role of the Church in the world
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Recognizing the relationship between mind, body and spirit
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Identifying and using their gifts for service to the world
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Wisdom
Students are challenged to rigorous academic study in the pursuit of truth, by:
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Developing critical thinking as a habit of mind
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Exhibiting innovation, creativity and an appreciation of the arts
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Communicating effectively through listening, speaking and writing
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Using technology to enhance learning, productivity and creativity
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Demonstrating core knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and become life long learners
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Mission and Philosophy
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Students are called to use the wisdom of the Gospel to evaluate the values of contemporary culture and promote social justice, by:
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Advocating for human dignity and a respect for life
Serving family, school and the larger community
Demonstrating care for the environment as stewards of God's creation
Identifying with those suffering from injustice and working towards change
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Community
Students are welcomed into the community of Serra that promotes a spirit of brotherhood, collaboration and integrity in human
relationships, by:
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Reflecting on life lessons through participation in the total Serra program, including academics, athletics, the arts, campus ministry and
co-curricular activities
Demonstrating interpersonal skills for healthy social relationships
Resolving conflict through effective social skills
Recognizing our common humanity in the traditions, cultures and people of the world
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Students are called to model courageous leadership based on Jesus' example of service, by:
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Embracing an openness to change and a willingness to take risks
Demonstrating effective decision making and problem-solving
Using emotional and social skills to collaborate and build teamwork
Taking responsibility for their own actions and the welfare of others
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Key Dates
Junípero Serra High School Open House Thursday, December 4, 2014 ~ 7 p.m.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Freshman Applications Available
Thursday, December 4, 2014
OPEN HOUSE - 7 p.m.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Courtesy Freshman Application Deadline
($75.00 fee)
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Final Freshman Application Deadline
($95.00 fee)
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Entrance Exam: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon (Click
here for more info)
Friday, February 6, 2015
Financial Aid Applications Due
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Freshmen Interviews 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Freshmen Interviews 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Freshmen Interviews 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Admissions Notification Letters Mailed
Monday, March 23, 2015
Freshman Deposits Due
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Freshmen Orientation: 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Freshmen Orientation: 7:30 p.m.
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Admission Process
Eighth grade students who are interested in applying to Junípero Serra High School are
welcome to spend a day on campus beginning mid September through January by enrolling in
our Shadow Program.
Serra's Shadow Program offers prospective Padres a chance to experience what a typical
student's day is like on campus. Eighth graders will spend the day shadowing a current
freshman, who will take them to classes, share time with them during breaks and lunch, and
receive a tour of the campus. There's nothing like it!
The Shadow Program is open to eighth graders only. These are referred to as Walk About
Wednesdays. Visits are in the morning and in the afternoon. 10 middle school students at a
time; therefore, these shadow dates are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
The visit will be followed by a question and answer wrap-up session with one of our
Admissions Directors. We encourage parents to join their sons and our Admissions Directors
at the end which is known as the wrap up session. Check with Junípero Serra to find out the
time for morning and afternoon wrap up sessions. .
Shadow visits begin in early September and continue through the first week of February each
year.
If you need assistance with online registration or additional information, please contact Mrs.
Pam Robbins, Admissions Assistant, at (650) 345-8207 ext. 115 or by email.
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Open House is the time of year when the Padres of the present welcome the Padres of the future. Junior high school
students from various Bay Area schools will walk the Serra halls, visit classrooms, listen to teachers talk about the
curriculum, and learn about a wide variety of activities and sports programs.
The Serra Band, led by Mr. J. Jordan, will perform while prospective Padres and their parents enter the auditorium.
They will be welcomed by President Lars Lund and Principal Barry Thornton.
Guests will take a tour in Serra’s newly opened Center for the Arts & Sciences. New classrooms are equipped with
Interactive Projectors and document camera technology, student laptops and wireless computer connectivity. The
center includes a second floor science wing with five modern lecture laboratories, a first floor with expanded
facilities for the fine and performing arts including a music rehearsal hall and two large art rooms. An expansion of
the Academic Resource Center and a full renovation of the aquatic facilities are also highlights of the new center.
Serra students, under the supervision of Admissions Director Mr. Randy Vogel, will guide the guests on a tour of the
school. Visitors will be greeted by teachers and chairpersons of each academic department.
In the Chapel, the Campus Ministry team led by Mr. Kyle Lierk, will discuss the Campus Ministry and Christian Service
programs.
Other campus facilities include the Serra locker room and gym along with the Dan Frisella Memorial Baseball
Stadium, a state of the art weight and wrestling rooms and the Jesse Freitas football field and all-weather track
rounding out some of the finest facilities in the area.
Parents will see how they can get involved in the Serra community. In addition to the displays in the gym there will be
representatives from the Mothers’ Auxiliary, the Fathers’ Club, the Boosters’ Club, the Serra Board of Regents, and
the Alumni Association. The Mothers’ Auxiliary provides refreshments at the close of the program.
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Curriculum
• Serra prepares students not only for the rigors of university, but also
for the challenges of the 21st century. Classes are taught using
specific strategies that motivate young men to learn.
• Teachers help students to develop the moral strength, emotional
depth and intellectual wisdom they will need to succeed beyond high
school.
• Serra offers an outstanding college preparatory curriculum, which
includes extensive class offerings that meet UC and CSU entrance
requirements. Ninety-nine percent of Serra graduates go on to college
and are accepted to the top colleges and universities nationwide.
Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in English,
Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language and Social Studies. Serra
students' AP pass rate is 82.7%.
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Service Learning
Serra provides a superior education that is grounded in the Catholic faith. Students
don’t just learn about spirituality and service—they live it. Students deepen their
spirituality not only in their theology classes, but across all program areas. By
planning and participating in liturgies and prayer services, our Padres grow in their
understanding of the Gospel.
Our service-learning program helps students to put their faith into action by
making a difference in their local communities and around the world. Padres
rebuild homes in New Orleans and work with disabled orphans in Jamaica.
Students volunteer at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco and serve the
less fortunate at homeless shelters. Serra Padres find daily opportunities to explore
their faith. High school is a time of change. It is simultaneously exciting and
stressful.
At Serra, we educate the whole person—heart, mind, body and soul. Today’s
teenagers are bombarded with conflicting messages about human dignity and
moral values. The Serra High School community offers students a vision of faith,
hope, love, mercy and justice.
Based on Christ's example of servant leadership, we have committed ourselves to
serving the students, faculty, and staff of the Serra community with our whole
hearts.
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Lick –Wilmerding High School
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Mission and Philosophy
A Private School with a Public Purpose
Lick-Wilmerding’s public purpose begins with the School’s legacy of serving, and being enriched by, students from
all walks of life. The school furthers this purpose by producing graduates with the capacity, confidence, compassion
and commitment to change the world. Lick-Wilmerding’s curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic
engagement, offering real world insights and inspiring students to contribute their time, talent and treasure to
work that matters. The larger community – local and global – is an extension of Lick’s classrooms, providing
students opportunities for thoughtful and effective problem solving and stewardship. In addition, Lick-Wilmerding
shares its innovative educational models, as well as its knowledge, networks and resources, with others who are
committed to improving lives, prospects, and possibilities for young people.
Head, Heart, Hands
Lick-Wilmerding prepares its students to thrive in college and to be passionate, self-directed, lifelong learners.
Toward these ends, its faculty employ a wide range of teaching methods, intended to help every student succeed.
Lick-Wilmerding has a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts and sciences, technical arts, visual
arts and performing arts. The resulting rigorous head, heart, hands curriculum provides students with a “toolbox”
with which to build lives of consequence and fulfillment. In order to prepare students to assume responsible adult
roles in the world, ethical thinking is explicitly woven through Lick-Wilmerding’s curriculum. Similarly, problem
solving and collaborative skill building, including learning when to lead, when to listen, when to contribute and
when to follow, are integral to a Lick education. Prizing innovative thought, most distinctively through the
integration of science, technology and design, Lick-Wilmerding encourages students to marshal the courage to
make mistakes in order to learn and become more resilient. Lick-Wilmerding further believes that mindfulness and
healthy ways of being, including seeking balance in one’s life, are essential to living a life of care – for self, family,
community and environment.
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Shadow Dates:
Key Dates
•AM Option
PM Option
Tuesday through Friday
Tuesday through Thursday
•8:00–10:15am
•12:10–3:45pm
•Attend one academic class
•Receive a campus tour
•Receive a campus tour
•Attend an academic class
•Participate in an information session with •Attend an arts class
a member of the Admissions team
•Participate in an information session with a
member of the Admissions team
Open Houses:
LWHS Open Houses in 2014 will be held from 1:00–
4:00pm on:
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Sunday, November 23 , 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
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LWHS accepts SSAT or ISEE test scores. Please note that we must receive score
reports from each testing organization, and will not accept photocopied or
unofficial reports from applicant families. Scores will not be accepted for tests
taken after January 2015.
SSAT Code: 4630
ISEE Code: 052967
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Admission Process
August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
•Submit an online inquiry form, available on Tuesday,
August 19th.
•Call (415.337.9990) or email (admissions@lwhs.org)
beginning Thursday, August 28th to schedule a campus
shadow visit (8th grade students only).
•Submit an online inquiry form.
•Call (415.337.9990) or email (admissions@lwhs.org) to
schedule a campus shadow visit (8th grade students
only).
•Tuesday, September 23rd: Beginning of campus shadow
visit program.
•RSVP for an Open House.
•Register for the SSAT or ISEE.
•Submit an online inquiry form if you have not yet done
so.
•Campus shadow visit program continues.
Call (415.337.9990) or email (admissions@lwhs.org) to
schedule a visit (8th grade students only).
•Open House: Sunday, October 26, 1:00–4:00pm. RSVP
required.
•Register for the SSAT or ISEE.
•SSAT Test Date: October 18 at Lick-Wilmerding High
School
•If you have not requested information about our Flexible
Tuition program through the online inquiry form, please
email the Admissions Office (admissions@lwhs.org) with
your request. (optional)
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Admission Process
November 2014
•Open House: Saturday, November 15, 1:00–4:00pm. RSVP required.
December 2014
•Courtesy Deadline: Monday, December 1, Part 1:
Parent/Guardian Application and application fee. Student
interview is scheduled upon receipt by Admissions Office.
•Friday, December 5th: End of campus visit program.
•Open House: Saturday, December 6, 1:00–4:00pm. RSVP
required.
•Mid-December: Flexible Tuition application packet emailed.
Request a Flexible Tuition Application if you have not yet
done so (optional).
•SSAT Test Date: December 13.
•Open House: Sunday, November 23, 1:00–4:00pm. RSVP
required.
•Campus visit program continues. Call (415.337.9990) or
email (admissions@lwhs.org) to schedule a visit (8th grade
students only).
•Ask current teachers to complete recommendation forms.
•Request official transcript from your middle school.
•SSAT Test Date: November 15.
•If you have not requested information about our Flexible
Tuition program through the online inquiry form, please email
the Admissions Office (admissions@lwhs.org) with your
request. (optional)
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Admission Process
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
•Make an appointment with your tax preparer for the first week
in February if you plan to apply for Flexible Tuition.
•Deadline: Thursday, January 15, by 3:00pm, ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Part I: Parent/Guardian
Application, Part II: Student Application, recommendation
forms, official transcript, test scores.
•Student Interview Days: Saturday, January 10 and January 24
from 9:00am–3:00pm.
•Early January: Flexible Tuition Workshop. No RSVP
necessary.
•Deadline: Tuesday, January 20. FLEXIBLE TUITION
APPLICATION: Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) sent to
School & Student Services (SSS) by NAIS in Randolph,
MA.
•SSAT Test Date: January 10.
•Deadline: Friday, February 13. FLEXIBLE TUITION
APPLICATION: 2014 Tax Returns, W2s, all schedules, and
Form 4506. Send Flexible Tuition Supplemental
Information Form to LWHS Admissions Office.
•Thursday, March 12: Admissions Decision Letters and
Flexible Tuition Awards Mailed.
•Wednesday, March 18 by Noon: Flexible Tuition Enrollment
Contracts Due.
•Friday, March 20 by Noon: Non-Flexible Tuition Enrollment
Contracts Due.
Curriculum
LWHS academics are both rigorous and vigorous. They foster authentic engagement, love of
learning, thoughtful inquiry and in-depth analysis, rather than adhering to outmoded approaches
that rely on rote memorization and “inch-deep” coverage. Lick’s challenging and compelling
academic program ensures students’ preparedness for college and for a fruitful lifetime of learning.
The School’s academic reputation, based on high standards in a curriculum that is rich because it is
not standardized, is highly regarded by colleges and universities, including those considered to be
among the most highly selective.
Note: All students must carry a minimum of six credit courses (30 units) per semester. Independent
Studies and Teaching Assistantships cannot be used to satisfy the six courses per semester rule. The
maximum number of courses a student may carry per semester is seven except for freshmen who
may carry eight if they take an elective in the Performing Arts.
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BODY-MIND EDUCATION*
1 year BME 9th (credit)
ENGLISH
4 years required
HISTORY & SOCIAL STUDIES
3 years required
MATHEMATICS
3 years required
(4 years recommended)
SCIENCE
2 years required:
9th (Biology)
10th (Chemistry)
(3 years lab science recommended)
TECHNICAL ARTS
2 years required:
1 year 9th Design & Technology
2 semesters 10th or 11th electives
VISUAL ARTS
1 yearlong UC-approved course:
9th Contemporary Media & Art fulfills this requirement
WORLD LANGUAGES
3 years of the same language
or 2 years each of 2 different languages
or completing the highest level offered (minimum of two
years recommended)
TOTAL CREDITS
255 units
Plus successful completion of non-credit requirements:
ALL 9th THROUGH 11th GRADERS MUST SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETE JELLIS BLOCK EVERY YEAR IN ORDER TO
GRADUATE.
*Formerly Physical Education and Health, Wellness, Fitness
**Courses subsumed by Contemporary Media and BodyMind Education, respectively
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Service Learning
Lick-Wilmerding’s philosophy is that volunteering should be voluntary, and that our privilege of attending such a wellresourced school also confers responsibility on us to take action to make the world a better place. While there are no required service
hours, many students find ways to become civically engaged, through individual internships, groups volunteer project and through
Lick’s variety of student-run clubs.
Students can become involved in service through any of our Active Membership clubs. “A.M.” clubs have the most
commitment and responsibility within the community, and are required to produce and host at least one off-campus and one oncampus service project each semester.
One such group, the Community Action club, runs at least one service project each month, which anyone at Lick can
participate in, such as clothing and food drives, the Oxfam Hunger Banquet and the annual Rebuilding Together project. Community
Action Club also coordinates regular off campus service projects on weekends and after school.
Other opportunities for service occur through service learning in a variety of courses. In Biology, students participate
in a state-wide sand crab monitoring project to determine the health of coastal ecosystems. Anatomy and Physiology students teach
lessons about nutrition and health at local elementary schools. Advanced Fabrications students have done a variety of service projects,
from building arbors and signage for community gardens to benches and other furniture for senior and community centers. Marine
Ecology students learn about environmental justice and work to restore native habitats in San Francisco’s Herons’ Head Park.
Tanzania Education Service Learning and Leadership Program (15 days)
Lick – Wilmerding High School will partner with the World Leadership School to organize this unique program in Tanzania. The mission
of the World Leadership School is to empower young leaders to find new and innovative solutions to the world’s pressing problems.
Students have the chance to work alongside students and teachers at Banjika Secondary School, a unique high school that is located in
Bashay Village near the town of Karatu, Tanzania. Bashay is a mixed tribal village that prides itself on diversity.
Students will fly into Kiliminjaro National Airport and begin the program at the town of Arusha, which is in Northern Tanzania near the
base of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. After orientation, we will drive to Karatu, which is about 4 hours from Arusha.
For our service work, we will commit to an education-related construction project such as building a classroom or working on furniture
for the girls’ dormitory. We will also spend time teaching English, coaching sports and with our Tanzanian peers. We will explore the
world-famous wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Mercy High School
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Mission and Philosophy
Core Values of a Mercy Education
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Spiritual Growth and Development
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Educational Excellence
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Special concern for the poor, especially women and children
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Hospitality
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Dignity
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Compassion and Service
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Collaboration
Mission Statement
We, the community of Mercy High School, Burlingame, a Catholic college preparatory school
sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, educate young women of diverse religious, ethnic, social
and economic backgrounds to reverence and foster the dignity of each human person, to
create a community of hospitality, to lead with compassion, to strive for excellence, and to
proclaim Gospel values in word and deed.
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Key Dates
Experience life as a Mercy Girl by spending the day at Mercy High School in Burlingame! As an 8th grader and
transfer applicant, you are cordially invited to participate in our visit program. You will be able to spend the
morning with a current student, participate in classes, and enjoy lunch on us! We are certain that after you have
spent some time at Mercy, you will be inspired to become a "Crusader" too! Please click on the date you wish to
reserve to register for your Mercy Visit Day!
September
Thursday, September 11th
Monday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 16th
Wednesday, September 17th
Thursday, September 18th
Monday, September 22nd
Tuesday, September 23rd
Thursday, September 25th
Monday, September 29th
Tuesday, September 30th
October
Wednesday, October 1st
Thursday, October 2nd
Monday, October 6th
Wednesday, October 8th
Thursday, October 9th
Tuesday, October 14th
Thursday, October 16th
Monday, October 20th
Tuesday, October 21st
Wednesday, October 22nd
Thursday, October 23rd
Monday, October 27th
Tuesday, October 28th
Wednesday, October 29th
Thursday, October 30th
November
Monday, November 3rd
Wednesday, November 5th
Thursday, November 6th
Tuesday, November 11th
Wednesday, November 12th
December
Tuesday, December 2nd
Wednesday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 4th
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Key Dates
Open House
Sunday - November 23, 2014
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Explore the campus with one of our Mercy Students. Speak with current faculty
about current course offerings. Check out the wide range of sports and
activities available.
We can't wait to see you on campus!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Timeline and Fees
Tuition 2014-15
Tuition for the 2014-2015 school year is $19,557.00. The registration fee and tuition payments to
Mercy High School are made through the FACTS Tuition Management Program, which is the required
process for all Mercy families. The enrollment deadline for FACTS is March 21, 2014.
Registration 2014-15
When completing the Mercy High School registration (new families) and re-registration (returning
families) online, you will find the link to the FACTS management program so that you may set-up your
payment option. Enrolling in FACTS allows you to choose a tuition plan that best suits the needs of
your family. Mercy offers the option of monthly, semi-annual and payment in full.
Registration Fee:
$600 for the first student, $200 for each sibling. The registration fee for the 2014-15 school year will
be debited from your designated checking or savings account on April 7, 2014. For students enrolling
after the deadline, the Admissions Office will discuss the timing of your registration with you
personally.
Tuition Payment Options
Parents may choose from one of three payment plans:
Option 1 - Annual
One payment due July 5th - $19.557.00
Option 2 – Semi-Annual
Two payments due July 5th or 20th and December 5th or 20th - $9,779.50
Option 3 - Monthly
Eleven payments due July 5th or 20th through May 5th or 20th - $1,778.00
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Curriculum
Engage in learning, think critically, explore the unknown!
Our academic program develops
critical thinkers, proficient writers, and confident leaders.
We encourage students to analyze course materials, integrate what they have learned from all subjects, and
express thoughts confidently while demonstrating mastery of the discipline. Mercy equips students with the
knowledge, dedication and confidence to reach their greatest potential.
Students have an opportunity to challenge themselves within a rigorous academic curriculum including honors and
advanced placement courses, a nationally recognized Visual and Performing Arts Program, a four-year religious
studies program, and electives such as American Sign Language, Environmental Science, Journalism, and Forensics
.
In order to ensure student success at all levels, Mercy offers an academic support system to students across the
curriculum through our Academic Support Center, library resources, and media labs. Our faculty are deeply
committed to their subject matter and to the success of each girl instilling in her the confidence and ability to
perform at the university level.
Mercy graduation requirements exceed the University of California entrance standards and prepare our students
for acceptance into prestigious colleges and universities throughout the country.
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Service Learning
Look beyond, act globally, see yourself in the world!
Students at Mercy engage the community around them both locally and globally. Students participate in direct
service, develop a sense of empathy for others and engage in social analysis.
Our Service Learning and Immersion programs reflect the dedication of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of
Mercy to those in need. Such programs offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the struggles of
others and create a global view of social justice.
Mercy students volunteer thousands of hours annually in areas such as: serving the hungry, visiting the sick and
elderly, tutoring, and building homes for the homeless. Students have traveled to Ecuador to minister to the blind
and deaf, Martinique and Salinas to work with agricultural communities, New Orleans to build houses, and
Chicago to serve those with developmental disabilities. Such opportunities encourage students to respond to the
gospel call to serve those less fortunate.
Each student is required to complete 20 hours of community service per year that they attend Mercy High School.
Most students complete many more hours as giving back to the community is a hallmark of the Mercy charism .
There are opportunities for students to complete their hours at Mercy and outside of Mercy. Service Learning
Requirements
Service Learning may include serving the hungry, homeless, visiting the sick and elderly, serving individuals with
disabilities, tutoring, coaching, catechism instruction, environmental stewardship, and much more! Please listen to
the daily announcements and check the website for upcoming opportunities. If you have any questions about what
you are doing to complete your service hours or need help discovering what you might enjoy doing, please do not
hesitate to stop by the Campus Ministry Office.
Service Learning FAQ's
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Mission and Philosophy
Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to
explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest
potential, develop the skills necessary for success in
college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged
members of ever wider communities.
Environment
Values
At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging At the center of Menlo School is a deep commitment to
the development and welfare of each individual
students to:
student. The School offers extensive academic, athletic,
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Pursue high standards of academic excellence.
arts and extracurricular activities designed to:
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Discover the joy of learning.
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Promote among students, teachers, coaches and
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Stretch themselves and raise challenging
staff relationships that are respectful and
questions.
inspirational.
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Demonstrate courage, integrity and a
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Balance rigorous expectations with extensive
commitment to ethical behavior.
encouragement and support.
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Develop a sense of commitment to purposes
The Upper School seeks to challenge and encourage
larger than themselves.
each student to find a passion, pursue an interest and
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Appreciate the richness of diversity.
become an ever-more independent learner. Small class
sizes and the one-on-one personal attention from the
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Think independently and creatively.
school’s adult community provide students with a
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Take progressively more responsibility for
supportive learning environment as they pursue
themselves and their education.
academic excellence in a rigorous course of study.
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Lead healthful lives.
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Key Dates
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Upper School:
Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2014 - 1:00 PM
Campus Visits
Middle School: Registration is now open; Visits begin October 1, 2014..
Admissions Testing on the Menlo Campus
ISEE: Saturday, November 22, 2014, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
ISEE: Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Application Deadline
January 15, 2015, 4:00 pm
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Curriculum
The Upper School seeks to challenge and encourage each Small-group discussion about literature is a key feature of
student to find a passion, pursue an interest and become an all our English courses;
ever-more independent learner. Small class sizes and the Team problem solving is a hallmark of our mathematics
one-on-one personal attention from the school’s adult
classes;
community provide students with a supportive learning
Hands-on lab work is integral to the study of science;
environment as they pursue academic excellence in a
Modern language classes all emphasize speaking in the
rigorous course of study.
target language;
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
Creative Arts classes offer multiple opportunities for public
As an outstanding college preparatory school, Menlo places performance and presentations.
great emphasis on helping students acquire the academic
foundation and sense of responsibility needed to achieve NURTURING COMMUNITY: THE “SOUL” OF THE SCHOOL
success in college and beyond. The scope and sequence of A dedicated and energetic faculty and coaching staff is
committed to promoting positive values, school unity and a
the program provide students with an outstanding
sense of community.
education in the arts, humanities, sciences and
mathematics, with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Menlo values students’ range of talents, interests, ideas,
customs and cultures, and through programs such as
INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT
The program is designed so that students can meet most of Interscholastic sports, Health and Wellness, Senior
Leadership, and Student Government, students gain a
their distribution requirements by the end of junior year,
allowing ample opportunity to shape their own course of deeper understanding of themselves while contributing to
learning during their final year in high school. Classes are the school community. Menlo prides itself on fostering
respect and trust among all its members. Individual and
mostly discussion based with hands-on learning:
group outreach activities, through programs such as
Primary source analysis is a fundamental part of all studies Advocacy and community service, help students find their
in history
place as citizens of the world.
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Service Learning
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Menlo School students providing community service at InnVision. Photo by Felix
McLaughlan.Freshmen participate in a class-wide community service day at Taft Elementary School, as well as
select from other community service opportunities, both on and off campus. The day is centered around literacy
and mentoring, and Menlo freshmen assist homeroom teachers, lead read-aloud lessons, and run games at
recess and during lunch. Students will become familiar with the school and the social issues, problem solve, and
reflect on their experience during the Student Life Block.
Sophomores participate in a class-wide community service day at InnVision’s Georgia Travis Center in San Jose
well as select from other community service opportunities, both on and off campus. The focus of the day is
domestic hunger and homelessness, and students will serve a meal, work in the food closet, clothes, or toys
closet, run computer workshops for the clients, read to the children in the day care center, and help with the
produce distribution.
Beginning in the spring, each sophomore will develop his or her Personalized Action-Community Time
(PACT) proposal for a project to be carried out during his or her junior and senior year. The PACT enables juniors
and seniors to build on the skills they developed as freshmen and sophomores and gives them the freedom to
create a service project related to a social issue of personal importance. PACT’s most important goal is to
encourage students to take ownership and to develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than
themselves.
Juniors and Seniors will implement their PACT as well as participate in other community service opportunities
to further their development as active citizens. In addition to carrying out a successful PACT Juniors and seniors
are required to participate in at least three Menlo service opportunities.
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The Nueva School
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Mission and Philosophy
Vision
The Nueva School uses a dynamic educational model to enable gifted children to learn how to make choices that will
benefit the world.
Mission
Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the child's
imaginative mind.
Nueva teachers encourage intellectual depth and rigor, hold high expectations for students, and help each child grow to
his or her potential. Student achievement and learning goals come directly from the school's mission and vision
statements and its motto, "Learn by doing, learn by caring." These guide all aspects of the school community, including
program development and setting student-achievement goals. Learning goals are attained in classrooms, on playing
fields, in the Forts, in the Cafe, and within all areas of our community.
The Nueva School's learning goals include:
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To inspire a passion for lifelong learning
Admissions Office
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To foster social and emotional acuity
Taryn Clar, Director of
Admissions
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To develop a child's imaginative mind
Phone: 650-350-4528
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To enable children to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world
Fax: 650-348-3642
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To establish foundational skills in all subject areas
Email Admissions
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To encourage strong habits of learning
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To learn research and design thinking skills
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To help students reflect on their particular learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses
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To give students myriad opportunities to learn through hands-on exploration
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To support students as they develop resilience and intrinsic motivation
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Key Dates
Upper School Key Dates
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Financial Award Application Due
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Applications Due
Supplemental Documents Due
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October 2014-January 2015
ISEE or SSAT Testing
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Friday, February 6, 2015
Supplemental Financial Award Documents Due
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Decision Letters Mailed
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Friday, March 13, 2015
Decision E-mails Sent at 4:00pm
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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Financial Award Recipients,
Enrollment Contracts & Deposit
Due at 10am
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Friday, March 20, 2015
Non-Financial Award Recipients,
Enrollment Contracts & Deposit
Due at Noon
Admission Process
Upper School Application Process (9-11)
Thank you for your interest in Nueva! We are pleased to announce that our Admissions process for the 2014-15
season is virtually paperless. Through Ravenna Solutions, our new online admissions system, you can inquire,
explore the admissions process, sign up for events and campus tours, fill out and submit application components, and
monitor the status of your application. To access all of these features, click the "Apply Online" button below, and enjoy
Nueva's Online Admissions Process!
Step 1: Create an account with Ravenna Solutions.
To fill out online inquiry information and explore all of our online admission options, simply click "Apply Online", follow
the prompts, then fill out the basic inquiry information required to "Add a Student" to your account. Creating an
account does not commit you to applying, but you will be informed of upcoming events by email that will allow you to
learn more about the school. You may choose to inquire first, and create an online account when you are ready to
apply.
Step 2: Submit Upper School Application Part I & application fee of $90.
We require that you submit Part I of the Application and the Application Fee prior to scheduling a campus visit.
Step 3: Schedule the Campus Visit and Student Interview
The half-day campus visit is an opportunity for students to experience a day in the life at Nueva by accompanying
Nueva students through their school day and engaging in typical class activities. Upper School Applicants spend the
day in the grade they are applying to. During the visit, your student will also participate in a student interview with one
of our faculty or admissions staff.
Step 4: Submit Upper School Application Part II – Parent Information.
We require that you submit Part II of the Application prior to scheduling the Parent Interview and Student Activity
Session.
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Step 5: Schedule the Parent/Guardian Interview and Student Activity Session
The Parent Interview is a half-hour meeting with one of our admissions staff. It is an opportunity for you to ask questions, and
for the admissions team to learn more about your child.
The Student Activity Session is composed of a fun ice-breaker, followed by a creative and collaborative group project and
presentation. These take place in January and February, on weekend days.
Parent/Guardian Tea (optional) - During the activity session, parents/guardians are welcome to attend a Parent Tea on
campus with Nueva parent volunteers for additional Q & A. This is optional, and not a part of the admissions process.
Step 6: Submit Upper School Application Part III – Student Information
Due by 5:00 pm, January 15.
Step 7: Submit the Required Supplemental Materials:
Directions provided through your Ravenna account for easy online submission from your child's current teacher.
Due by 5:00 pm, January 15:
Student Recommendation Forms
Please give the teachers plenty of time to complete these recommendations before January 15. Please have the completed forms
sent directly to Nueva Admissions.
Confidential English Teacher Recommendation Form
Confidential Math Teacher Recommendation Form
Confidential Principal or Counselor Recommendation Form
Transcript Request Form: We require the previous year's progress reports/grades and standardized test scores to be sent to the
Admissions Office as well as current grades when they become available.
Step 8: Submit ISEE/SSAT Testing
We require scores from one of the tests below. Please note that in order for the results to arrive in time to support the Nueva
Application, students should take the test between October 2014 and January 2015. Tests taken after February 1, will not be
accepted. We do not require IQ testing for the Upper School.
Secondary School Admission Test - SSAT (Nueva's code is 5440)
Independent School Entrance Exam - ISEE (Nueva's code is 05117)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 650-350-4528,
or email admissions@nuevaschool.org
The Nueva School, Admissions Office, 6565 Skyline Boulevard, Hillsborough, CA 94010-6221
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Curriculum
The new upper school has been designed in conjunction with educational leaders from the most innovative
and influential high schools and universities around the country and is singularly focused on developing the
fundamental skills most required for competitiveness in today's world, including critical thinking, creativity,
and communications. We have listened carefully to what universities are identifying as critical skill gaps and
are developing core curricular and extracurricular programs and activities to ensure our students will be
academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for college and beyond.
The academic program will focus on broad interdisciplinary studies to build foundational knowledge
combined with in-depth explorations, laboratory exercises, and real-world applications to create
opportunities for accelerated learning. The school's social-emotional learning will focus on empathy,
resiliency, and agility. Authentic real-world experiences like internships, exchanges, and entrepreneurship
will further equip students with hands-on learning. A robust creative arts and competitive athletics program
will round out the high school experience
The integrated studies program at Nueva offers accelerated college-like academics, allowing for extensive
individual choice, advanced studies, and guided internships and apprenticeship opportunities. The program
provides a robust conceptual foundation in the core disciplines (mathematics, science, history, languages,
English and humanities, and the arts) as well as in methods of thinking and reasoning. Balanced graduation
requirements ensure competence across disciplines as well as deep inquiry into topics of individual interest
(the “Nueva Quest”). Advanced electives and independent courses of study allow students to progress and
accelerate at the rates they are capable of.
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The high school curriculum, continuing to build on Nueva’s hallmarks, will support the development of
what have been identified as critical competencies for the 21st century, specifically creativity, critical
thinking, collaboration, and communication. The experiential approach to learning further develops
these capabilities by preparing students with real applied and practical learning opportunities with
current practitioners and industry experts. The program itself has been designed with the direct input of
some of the best, most forward-thinking educational leaders in the country and will continue to be a
laboratory model that evolves in response to new learning and discoveries.
Similarly, the campus design is informed by the latest research and industry innovations. Leveraging new
findings on spatial design and pedagogy, the new facility will create flexible, dynamic environments that
allow for collaborative learning; integrated smart technologies; sophisticated laboratory and R&D spaces
for innovation and design engineering; a state-of-the-art writing, research and information center and
extensive venues for the sharing of work and best practices. School schedules are fluid to allow ongoing
integration between classroom and applied learning and between academic and co-curricular
activities. Even the school’s daily schedule and later-than-average start is in response to current
understanding about the productivity of the teenage mind.
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Service Learning
Community service learning is an important aspect of Nueva's education program, and is woven into curricula through
specific service learning days, Middle School Student Council efforts, and Eighth Grade Recital Projects.
Nueva values service learning as an educational tool for many reasons. Research shows service learning benefits children by:
Cultivating an increased sense of self-efficacy by seeing they can impact real social challenges, problems, and needs.
Enhancing problem-solving skills, abilities to work in teams, and planning skills.
Inspiring civic engagement attitudes, skills, and behavior. Many public service leaders speak about how they were nurtured,
inspired, and shaped through community service or volunteering.
In Middle School, advisories participate in community service-learning trips about three times a year. Students volunteer in
a variety of locations in San Francisco and in the greater Bay Area. Each student advisory decides as a group, which
organization or project to support and then volunteers at a particular location. Students have worked at the San Francisco
Zoo to restore exhibits, clean, and work in the animal husbandry department, they have worked with Save the Bay to
restore wetlands by planting native species, mulching, watering and cleaning up the shoreline, and they've helped at Family
Connections by assisting in a San Mateo preschool program for low-income families.
The goals of Community Service Learning days are for children to:
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Feel more comfortable interacting with others in the community.
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Increase their sensitivity on issues such as poverty, aging, environmental responsibility, developmental disability,
interdependence of animals and humans, and reduced mobility or other physical impairments.
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Learn more about themselves through service to others.
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Gain a greater understanding of the community in which they live.
The Middle School Student Council also works hard to support service organizations. For example, the council raised funds
to support the School Fund, an organization that supports children in developing nations who can't afford to go to school by
giving them the education they deserve.
In Eighth Grade Recital Projects, students must include a community service component in their work, whether that
entails raising funds for a worthy cause, developing an idea to improve the lives of others, or working directly with people in
need.
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Notre Dame High School, Belmont
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Mission and Philosophy
Mission
Notre Dame High School, Belmont is an independent Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to the
educational mission of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. We are a caring and
compassionate community committed to promoting justice and peace while developing responsible young
women of active faith, strong intellect, and Christian leadership. We develop the gifts and talents of each
student and foster Gospel values in an environment of academic excellence and mutual respect.
Philosophy
As a school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we embrace the Charism of St. Julie Billiart
which focuses on the steadfast reality of the goodness of God. We teach our students to see and honor
God's goodness in themselves, in others, and in the world.
We welcome to our community students of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, socio-economic circumstances,
and faith traditions who desire a Catholic college preparatory education for young women in the tradition
of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and as articulated in The Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur
Learning Community. We develop curricular, co-curricular, extracurricular, and spiritual life programs which
expand our students' knowledge and understanding of the diversity in our world community and teach
them to become global citizens. We initiate strategies and provide support services which respect diverse
learning styles and which build the self-esteem of each student.
We are a learning community that educates the whole person and actively supports the intellectual,
emotional, spiritual, psychological, and social growth of our students. In our programs and teaching, we
promote Gospel values, intellectual excellence, and commitment to service. Through our college
preparatory curriculum and all activities, we educate our students to master the skills needed to become
self-directed learners, critical thinkers, and confident leaders who have discovered and developed their
gifts and talents.
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Key Dates
We are scheduling Shadow Visits on an individual basis for 8th graders and transfer students. A shadow visit is simply
a "Day in the Life" of a Notre Dame student, including a fabulous lunch! During your visit, our students will take you to
their classes, introduce you to faculty and other students, and show you the abundance of opportunities to be
enjoyed at Notre Dame High School
Shadow Visits - September 23, 2014 through December 2, 2014
7th and 8th Grade Leadership Workshop - November 7, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Open House - November 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Information Night - November 20, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Apply Online - December 10, 2014 priority
Apply Online - January 9, 2015 final date
Financial Aid Application Due - January 9, 2015
HSPT - January 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Family Interview - February 5, 7, or 10, 2015 - Schedule online
Acceptance Letters - March 13, 2015
Registration Day - March 21, 2015
6th/7th Grade Day - March 30, 2015 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner - April 23, 2015 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Uniform Day - June 13, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Freshman Orientation - August 13, 2015
First Day of School - August 14, 2015
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Admission Process
Application Process Checklist for the 2014-2015 school year:
Complete Notre Dame High School's Online Inquiry Form to schedule a Shadow Visit. Within 24 hours of doing so, you will
receive an email with instructions for completing the remaining steps of the application process. If you have begun the
admissions process and have received your follow-up email, please continue to the application.
Complete Notre Dame High School's Online Application
Priority Application Due Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014; Fee: $75
Final Application Due Date: Friday, January 9, 2015; Fee: $110
Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and Writing Sample (required for freshman).
Testing date is on January 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Extended Time for applicants with learning differences is available if current documentation has been submitted before
the date of the test.
Download the Extended Test Time Documentation
Download the Extended Test Time Application
Submit the Clergy Recommendation Form to your church/ parish/ faith community if you are actively involved in a faith
community or church. This form is required for financial aid applications but is not mandatory for the standard application.
Submit 4 forms (yellow box to the right) to be completed by the applicant's current teachers and school administration. These
can also be found within your School Admin portal.
Transcript Release Form
Current English Teacher Recommendation Form
Current Mathematics Teacher Recommendation Form
Confidential Recommendation Form
· Schedule a family interview on February 5, 7, or 10, 2015.
· Admission decision letters mailed Thursday, March 12, 2015.
· Electronic Notification is sent on Friday, March 13, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
Register by March 21, 2015, 9:30 a.m.
Math Placement Tests are on March 21, 2015, 9:30 a.m.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE OCTOBER 2014.
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Curriculum
Guided by our Mission of developing responsible women of active faith, strong intellect, and Christian
Leadership, Notre Dame High School is committed to the foundational principles inspired by St. Julie Billiart,
Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Educational institutions sponsored by the Sisters of Notre
Dame de Namur California Province are entrusted with a magnificent legacy that is expressed in four core
values from which are derived the college preparatory programs and services provided at Notre Dame High
School. The core values include faith in the good God, respect for the dignity and potential of every person,
living and working for peace and justice, and service to others. To this end, Notre Dame Graduates are:
Women of faith, compassion, and integrity who:
Live the Gospel values, Respect and act with compassion toward all people, Speak and act with honesty and
integrity
Women of intellectual strength and courage who:
Communicate effectively in speaking and in writing, Demonstrate critical, logical, and creative thinking skills
Establish goals, set priorities and pursue a plan of action, Recognize and model the characteristics of emotional
and physical health
Confident leaders who :
Solve problems and reach decisions based on their ability to access and manage information from multiple
sources, Actively participate in the pursuit of a humane society, Demonstrate emotional and social maturity in
their responses to life's challenges
Global citizens who:
Recognize and celebrate the talents and abilities that they and all individuals bring to the world, Challenge
injustice and actively promote social justice, Engage in actions that foster cooperation in the pursuit of the
common good
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Service Learning
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The community service program seeks to instill in students a love of service for others and aims to challenge
and inspire students to live out the Gospel values through a commitment to social justice, compassion, and
respect for the dignity of all persons.
Campus Ministry encourages student involvement in community service activities through the 100-hour
community service graduation requirement, the Christian Service Project, Service Retreats, Service Trips, and
overnight Immersion Trips.
Students are encouraged to try a variety of types of community service and discover which types of service
provide the greatest interest. It is beneficial to choose one or two agencies to commit to volunteering at on a
regular basis. Also, consider volunteering during summers, vacations, and holidays. Community service can be
a very fulfilling activity and many students go above and beyond the school requirements.
Campus Ministry provides database management of student volunteer hours, which can be very helpful when
the time comes to apply for college and scholarships! A Community Service Summary can be requested
through the Campus Ministry office at any time. Campus Ministry offers many resources to students for
locating agencies that need volunteer assistance. However, parents are responsible for monitoring safety of
the volunteer experience and for arranging transportation to and from service sites.
The Students in Action Group promotes service and social justice in the school community, and regularly
participates in service projects, such as the Walk for Justice. The WAVE Team projects include the Gift Drive,
Food Drive, and liturgy worship services.
Good will alone is not enough; it must also be put into practice.
- St. Julie Billiart, Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame
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Sacred Heart Preparatory,
Atherton
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Mission and Philosophy
Since 1898, Sacred Heart Schools has been fulfilling the mission to educate children to become exceptional leaders
who love God and serve others. This mission, which emphasizes the importance of educating the whole child and
promoting Christian values, clearly sets us apart from other private, independent schools. As a member of the
international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we benefit significantly from the Network's rich history, common
heritage and educational philosophy.
Our mission is grounded in the spirituality of the Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ) and the
evolving Tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. To achieve our mission, we look to the Goals and Criteria of a
Sacred Heart education which gives purpose to our objectives, a framework for our educational philosophy and
inspiration for all that we do on a daily basis. As such, we are guided by a charism and conviction that embody
deep-rooted values and unite us with Network schools through the United States and internationally.
As a member of the wider community of Roman Catholic Schools, our educational approach is grounded in a
dynamic tradition that values the integration of the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical dimensions of our students.
We take great pride in our mission to educate to a personal and active faith in God and to promote in our students
an intellectual curiosity that leads to a life-long commitment to learning.
Today SHS enrolls 1,150 students in our preschool through 12th grade programs. We excel at fostering a strong
sense of community among students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and the RSCJs at Oakwood. These bonds add a
wonderful dimension to the atmosphere on campus.
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Key Dates
Saturday - October 4, 2014
PSK Open House 10:00 AM Montessori
Saturday - October 18, 2014
Middle School Open House 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lower Middle School Campus
Sunday - October 19, 2014
SHP Open House 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMSHP Campus
Saturday - November 8, 2014
Middle School Open House 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Lower Middle School Campus
Sunday - November 9, 2014
SHP Open House 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMSHP Campus
Saturday - November 15, 2014
PSK Open House 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Montessori
Wednesday - January 21, 2015
CSS Open House 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Main Building Piano and Quilt Parlors
Monday - April 27, 2015
2019 Welcome Night 4:30 PM to 8:30 PMSHP Campus
Thursday - April 30, 2015
LMS 2022 Welcome Night 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lower
Middle School Campus
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Admission Process
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Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton! We hope our admissions materials,
events and process will give you a sense of what Sacred Heart Schools offers its students and their
families. We know applications can be stressful but we are here to help and are excited to come to
know your family through our admissions process. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus
soon!
Please note that Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton is one of the Bay Area schools using the web-based
platform, Ravenna Solutions, for the submission of all application materials. Through Ravenna
Solutions, you can manage your application process and submit supplemental forms such as teacher
evaluations and transcripts. Many of these supplemental forms are common forms that are shared
among multiple schools.
First-time users can create an account by clicking on the "Apply Online" button to get started.
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Curriculum
The high school division of Sacred Heart Schools, Sacred Heart Preparatory, offers a rigorous college prep
program in the interest of a larger purpose: to create global citizens who have the tools to engage and make a
difference in the world. Our academic program challenges students to think critically about society and its
values while encouraging them to become thoughtful participants in the exchange of ideas. Our students
explore the connection between faith and reason and develop an appreciation for the role of prayer and
reflection in the intellectual life.
Our educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that learning is a life-long process and that the
development of the skills necessary for a life of purpose are rooted in the love of learning. It is our goal to
graduate student leaders who love God and serve others.
Small class sizes and student-centered teaching and learning activities ensure that all students are engaged
every day, and class discussions are a valued and essential component of the educational experience. Teachers
employ a wide variety of assessment methods, including objective and free response tests, essays, research
papers, oral presentations, group projects, and performances.
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Honors and AP Credit
Honors courses are available for Freshmen in math, science and foreign language. In other subject areas,
honors courses are available beginning in the Sophomore year. Advanced placement courses are offered in 20
subjects across the curriculum. Approximately 450 AP exams are administered each May, more than 80 percent
of which receive passing scores.
Senior Independent Projects
Seniors who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in an area of study may undertake a Senior
Independent Honors Project. With the guidance of on-campus and off-campus mentors, students engage in a
semester of self-directed study on a topic of their own choosing. Recent projects have explored such topics as
Dante’s Inferno, globalization, multivariable calculus, opera singing, U.S. immigration, the dictatorship novel in
Latin America, and the concept of fear as a religious category.
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College Counseling
include financial aid and merit scholarships, family
transition issues, and application essay writing.
The academic program at Sacred Heart is college
preparatory, and the culmination of four successful
years at Sacred Heart is admission to some of the
SHP Academic Contacts
nation's most respected colleges and universities. By
James Everitt
providing the best staffing, resources and support to
Principal, Grades 9-12
the College Counseling Program, the school commits
650.473.4016
itself to working closely and personally with each
student and family through the college selection,
jeveritt@shschools.org
application and admission process. Although the annual
list of college matriculations brings great pride to the
Karen Filice
Sacred Heart community, the school measures
Assistant Principal, Academic Life,
outcomes of the College Counseling Program not by the
Grades 9-12
names of the colleges on the list, but by its confidence
650.454.8369
in knowing that each graduate will attend a college
where he or she will be happy, fulfilled, challenged and
kfilice@shschools.org
successful. There are six staff members whose sole and
full-time responsibility is working with students and
Ken Thompson
parents in the College Counseling Office. There is also a
Academic Dean, Grades 9-12
part-time Athletic Advisor for the college-bound
650.473.4039
athlete. Beginning with an introductory program for
parents of freshmen and then with the freshmen, the
kthompson@shschools.org
college counselors regularly offer workshops, meetings,
receptions and panels for students and/or parents of
each grade level. Specialized topics for some programs
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Service Learning
The Service Learning Department at SHP is integral to the school’s mission to educate the "whole"
child based on Goal III of the Goals and Criteria of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools: to educate to
a social awareness that impels to action. Students develop this social awareness through critical
service learning: experiential learning that connects direct community service with specific issues of
social justice. Through the Service Learning Department at SHP, students develop civic leadership
skills, think critically about the world around them, and learn how to take immediate action. SHP has
specific community partners with whom we work closely, sharing each other’s gifts in a true spirit of
reciprocal partnership. Students are empowered to engage in local, national, and international
service projects that enable them to act in solidarity with marginalized communities, break the
service provider-recipient divide, and make lasting change in both themselves and the community.
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Saint Ignatius Preparatory School
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Mission and Philosophy
St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a
rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its
students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian
community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of
God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women
for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.
Profile 2020: The Graduate at Graduation
The characteristics of the Profile below describe the St. Ignatius College Preparatory graduate from various
perspectives. In a sense, the graduate is a threshold person: he or she is rapidly approaching young adulthood, and
the world of childhood has been left behind definitively. In the four years of high school there have been joys and
successes as well as failures and disappointments, experiences which have led to the graduate’s maturing. Granted
that they are not fully developed in late adolescence, the qualities below describe the characteristics which seem
most conducive to a desirable adult life. Some overlapping in the five categories is evident because many of these
qualities are mutually related and intertwined. Jesuit education is, has been, and always will be focused on whole
person education: mind, spirit, and body. Thus, the Profile always needs to be viewed within the context of the
mission of Jesuit education and not merely as a list of achievable outcomes for the Jesuit high school graduate.
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Key Dates
September 4, 2014
(Thursday)
Applications available on-line
September 10, 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 22 & 29
(Wednesdays)Student/Parent Visit Program
November 9, 2014
(Sunday 1:00-3.00 p.m.)
Open House "Campus Exploration Day"
November 14, 2014
(Friday)
Application Priority Filing Date
January 10, 2015
(Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Entrance Examination
March 13, 2015
(Friday)
Notification Date: Applicants and parents are notified of admissions decisions
and financial aid awards.
March 20, 2015
(Friday)
Registration Deadline: A non-refundable deposit (which is applied towards the
student's tuition) reserves a place in the Class of 2019.
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Admission Process
Steps to Apply
Complete the Online Application (available 9/4/14)
Submit On-Line Application by November 14, 2014*
Take Entrance Exam (HSPT) in January
*Application Fee = $85
Applications are accepted after the Priority Filing Date of 11/14/14, but the application filing fee is increased
to handle and process applications received after this date; after 11/14/14, the filing fee is $110; after
12/10/14, the filing fee is $135.
Things to Remember:
The Entrance Exam is required for all applicants.
The SI Admissions Office will request grades directly from your school.
The SI Admissions Office will request the confidential recommendation from your school.
There is no need to request a personal interview as the SI application serves this purpose.
If you forgot to download the Confidential Clergy Recommendation Form before submitting your application,
it is available here for you.
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Curriculum
SI stresses three areas of growth for its students: academics, co-curriculars (clubs, sports and activities) and
campus ministry.
Since its first day of class on October 15, 1855, SI has stood for excellence in academics. Even then, the Jesuits were
experienced educators, having opened their first school in 1548.
Just how good is an SI college preparatory education? Test scores, while not the final measure of a school’s success,
do show how well we prepare students for college. On average, SI’s students score 100 points higher on the SAT
verbal section and 75 points higher on the math section compared to student averages in California and the U.S.
Also, our AP program, in which our students can earn college credit while still at SI, is among the top 1 percent in
the U.S. In 2011, SI students passed 80 percent of their AP exams, 23 points higher than the national average.
SI’s top-notch college preparatory education helps students get into the colleges that are the best for them, from
the most selective universities to schools that are tailor made for their specific needs.
More important than test scores is the joy, passion and growth students experience in their courses. The
knowledge and skills they acquire lead to wisdom, understanding and action. Even before they graduate, they are
agents of change, seeking to improve their world by striving for justice, compassion and dignity
for their communities.
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Service Learning
The Office of Community Service & Social Justice is a program that supports students to serve our community as
volunteers who walk with those in need. As a vital aspect of our Ignatian character, we invite our SI students to
engage in service with and for others, both as a part of their academic requirements and as a part of their
everyday lives. We encourage participation and commitment to social justice using the teachings of Fr. Pedro
Arrupe , SJ and his influential speech, "Men for Others: Education for Social Justice and Action Today."
The Community Service Center works to strengthen the service-learning character of our graduation
requirement, intentionally developing both curricular and co-curricular experiences that enhance student learning
within the community. As a Jesuit school, we have the mission to support our graduates to be “men and woman
with and for others.” Through social justice and service engagement, SI students practice what it means to live
out this ideal within the real world.
Viewed through the lens of a "continuum of service," the Center aims to engage our students in a variety of ways,
helping to facilitate their active involvement in service, faith development and personal leadership. Our activities
and programs are flexible-in the sense that they provide different entry points to our students such that their own
personalities and unique styles can shine through their volunteer activities. This website represents what we offer
to students at SI, both organized directly through the Service Center as well as through various clubs, groups and
teachers here on campus.
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Woodside Priory High School
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Mission and Philosophy
Woodside Priory School is a co-educational, college Hospitality
preparatory school for grades 6-12-a small school by All are welcomed with honor and respect.
design. It is located on 60 wooded acres, about 30 Integrity
minutes south of San Francisco, and north of San
Jose/Silicon Valley - a safe, rural setting with close Learning flourishes in an environment of honesty,
trust, and personal responsibility.
access to metropolitan advantages.
Benedictine monks fleeing Communist repression in Individuality
Every student has gifts to be discovered, nurtured,
post-World War II Central Europe founded the
and treasured.
campus in 1957. The monks shared a vision of
blending the rigorous academic standards of Europe Community
with the culture of freedom, tolerance and "can-do" Together we find strength and purpose in supporting
spirit that they admired in America. Father Egon, one one another.
of the founders called his school "an American
We believe these values are made real in a
miracle."
community in which every student is known and
Woodside Priory School is an independent, Catholic, loved.
college preparatory school in the Benedictine
tradition. Our mission is to assist students in
This statement was developed from an earlier one by
becoming lifelong learners and stewards who will
the entire Priory community in 2003-4. Teachers,
productively serve a world in need of their gifts.
administrators and trustees evaluate all classes and
We believe in these Benedictine values:
educational activities on the basis of this statement.
Spirituality
It is a clear presence in student discussions and in
God works in us, through us, and for us.
Chapel programs.
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Key Dates
APPLICATION DATES
FINANCIAL AID
Deadline for submission of the Application for Admission and Parents Financial Statement due to SSS by NAIS
the $95 Application Fee: Jan. 15, 2015
January 15, 2015
Priory's notification of admission decisions:
Parent's 2012 Federal Tax Forms due to SSS by NAIS
February 9, 2015
Boarding Applicants: March 5, 2015
Day Applicants: March 12, 2015
ADMISSIONS TESTS
New Students Enrollments Due:
Boarding Applicants: April 3, 2015
Day Applicants: By Noon on March 20, 2015
OPEN HOUSES
Middle School Program (Grades Six to Eight):
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 10 AM
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 10 AM
Upper School Program (Grades Nine to Eleven):
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - 2 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 2 PM
Middle School
Independent School Entrance Exam
(Register directly with ISEE:
https://iseeonline.erblearn.org/TestBrowser/Default.aspx)
(For alternate dates for the ISEE given at local independent
schools
contact ISEE directly.)
Saturday, December 13,
2014 - 9 AM (Given at the Priory)
(Register before November 22, 2014)
Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 9 AM (Given at the Priory)
(Register before December 7, 2014)
SHADOW DAYS
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, September 22, 2014
through January 22, 2015
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Admission Process
Admission Process found at the link
below:
http://prioryca.org/admissions/viewbook/2014_15_viewbook/viewbook.html
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Financial Aid
Parents Financial Statement due to SSS by NAIS January 16, 2014
Parent's 2012 Federal Tax Forms due to SSS by NAIS February 10, 2014
Admissions Tests
Upper School High School Placement Test (Register with the Priory) (Given at the Priory) January 11, 2014 - 9 AM
(Register before December 12, 2013)
(High School applicants may also take the SSAT or the ISEE. Score reports should be sent to the Priory by February 1,
2014)
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
Submit to the Priory by February 1, 2014
Applicant Interviews
Middle School and High School
February 10, 11, and 12, 2014 - 6-8:30 PM
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Curriculum
The Priory Upper School is about more than college preparation. It’s also about developing habits of mind, broadening
one’s exposure, and discerning life-long personal passions. We’ve specifically designed our Upper School program to
allow for exploration and experimentation along with rigorous college preparation.
Priory students typically fulfill the majority of their college entrance requirements by the end of sophomore year, freeing
them to choose from a wide array of electives such as Literature through the Camera Lens, The History of Rebellion, and
Organic Chemistry, as well as twenty-two Advanced Placement courses including Human Geography, Music Theory,
Environmental Science, Psychology, and Art Portfolio. We know that high school can be a stressful time. That’s why we
offer many forms of support for students and families, including a four-year Advisory program, a caring guidance
counseling department, the Academic Resource Center, and a hands-on college-counseling program that begins in
freshman year and continues through college acceptance.
Even after those college acceptance letters arrive, Priory students keep learning. Spring semester seniors are challenged
to identify a need that aligns with a personal passion and present a real-world solution in the form of their Senior
Project. Whether designing an iPhone application, creating a basketball camp for local at-risk youth, or bringing a
much-needed water filtration system to a girls’ school in Kenya, Priory students and graduates are serving a world in
need of their gifts.
Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Brian Schlaak
Head of Upper School
bschlaak@prioryca.org
650-851-6150
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Service Learning
In keeping with the school's mission to "assist students in becoming individualized and purposeful volunteer placements. Each freshman,
lifelong learners who will productively serve a world in need of our
sophomore, and junior must complete at least ten community service
gifts," Priory promotes and models community involvement. Students hours per year. Forms are due to the Campus Ministry Office by May
will learn that being involved in one's community means service
1st. Senior projects fulfill the senior year community service
without expectation of reward and that privilege bestows
requirement because the projects are service based. Service is defined
responsibility. The Priory challenges students to live a life of integrity in the following ways:
and to find purpose larger than the self. The Community Involvement 1.) Direct Service. Students' service directly affects and involves the
Program's goal is to encourage students to address needs within the recipients. The interactions are person-to-person and face-to-face,
community by devoting their individual gifts and talents. Our hope is such as tutoring younger children or working with elders.
that students will build life-long relationships within the communities 2.) Indirect Service. Indirect activities do no provide service to
served, thus fostering a sense of extending themselves beyond the
individuals but benefit the community or environment as a whole.
Priory.
Examples include restoring a wetland area, constructing park
Priory students in all grades are imbued with enthusiasm; "doing
benches, or stocking a food pantry.
something" for causes they care about is a big part of campus life.
3.) Advocacy. The intent of advocacy is to create awareness of or
Students volunteer time on the campus with jobs from tutoring to
promote action on an issue of public interest. Related activities include
technical support. They renovate homes for people in need. They serve writing letters, sponsoring a town meeting, and public speaking.
food at a community shelter, wash cars for the Red Cross, and help
View a complete list of community services!
immigrants in their early days of adjusting to a new country. Students Download a Community Service Hour Verification Form
share these experiences and many others with their teachers through
Service Learning projects organized on campus, on retreats, and in the Community Service Moodle Page
classroom. The Campus Minister coordinates at least two after school
service trips per month for students interested." Students also pursue
volunteer experiences that they choose for themselves, with the
support of the campus ministry program.
Students often meet with the Campus Minister in order to find
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Public School Information
To enroll your student(s) please go to the Attendance and Welfare Office, 640 N. Delaware Street, San
Mateo, CA 94401.
The Attendance and Welfare Office is open:
Regular Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday (Lunch 12:00 to 1:00 PM), Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)
Pre-enrollment is from January 7th – February 21st and intra district transfers will only be allowed
during that time frame.
What happens if students enroll after the Priority 1 Enrollment window?
Incoming students enrolling after the close of the Priority 1 Enrollment window must still complete the
residency verification and on-line enrollment before receiving a school of assignment. Students
enrolling after February 21, 2015:
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May be placed at a non-resident school at the discretion of the District if the resident school has
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How do families enroll a student?
Bring to the district office your proof of residency and additional registration documents. After providing proof of
residency, families will be given a personalized ‘snapcode’ that will allow access to the District’s on-line enrollment
system. For a list of documents needed for enrollment click on "Proof of Document ".
Use the personalized ‘snapcode’ to log-on to the on-line enrollment system. Upon completion of the on-line
enrollment the Attendance and Welfare Office will verify submission.
Once the residency verification and enrollment process is complete student’s are eligible to participate in high
school programming.
How will the District retain the residency and enrollment documents?
Copies of all residency and enrollment documents will be maintained at the Attendance and Welfare Office. The
same standards of confidentiality that applies to all student records will govern the security of these documents as
well. The District has no desire to see personal information such as amount of earnings, taxes, or social security
numbers. Preferably such items should be or will be blacked-out prior to submission.
Will the District prevent students from enrolling until proof of residency is demonstrated?
Yes! All students enrolling within the District must satisfy the proof of residency verification and complete the online enrollment prior to receiving their school of assignment.
How do families apply for a sibling transfer?
Sibling transfer requests are automatically granted IF the residency verification AND on-line enrollment have been
completed during the PRIORITY ENROLLMENT WINDOW (10:00 AM January 7, 2015 through 11:59 PM February 21,
2015).
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How do families apply for an Intra-District Transfer?
All transfer requests must have been submitted by February 21, 2014 by 11:59 PM. The result in not
submitting the request by February 21, 2014 by 11:59 PM is an automatic denial of the Intra-District
Transfer request.
Sibling transfers request has closed for the 2014-2015 school year.
A sibling is defined as "an enrolling student with a brother or sister currently enrolled in the 12th grade or a
lower level who lives in the same house with the same parent/guardian."
NOTIFICATION: Families who request a transfer will be notified regarding their transfer request via letter.
Please note: Students living with a caregiver or in a shared family residence are not eligible to participate
in the Intra-district Transfer Program.
If you have questions relating to these procedures, please contact the Attendance and Welfare Department at
(650) 558-2259
What if families don’t have access to a computer or the internet?
Attendance and Welfare Office will have computers available for use during our regular business hours.
Attendance technicians will be available to provide additional assistance, as required.
Where can I get more information?
Attendance & Welfare Office is committed to assisting our families in completing the residency verification and
enrollment process in a timely, efficient manner. You may e-mail us at enrollment@smuhsd.org or call us at
650-558-2259.
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SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER
Intra-district Transfers BP 5116.1(a) Student
The Board of Trustees desires to provide enrollment options that meet the diverse needs and interests of district students. The Superintendent or designee
shall establish procedures for the selection and transfer of students among district schools in accordance with law, Board policy, and administrative
regulations.
The parents/guardians of any student who resides within district boundaries may apply to enroll their child in any district school, regardless of the location of
residence within the district. (Education Code 35160.5)
The Board shall annually review this policy. (Education Code 35160.5, 48980)
Enrollment Priorities
Priority for attendance outside a student’s attendance area shall be given as follows:
1. If a district school receiving Title I funds is identified for program improvement, corrective action, or restructuring, all students enrolled in that school shall
be provided an option to transfer to another district school or charter school. (20 USC 6316) (The only San Mateo Union High School District School receiving
the Title I funds is Peninsula High School.)
2. If while on school grounds a student becomes the victim of a violent criminal offense, he/she shall be provided an option to transfer to another district
school or charter school. (20 USC 7912)
3. If a student attends a school designated by the California Department of Education as “persistently dangerous,” he/she shall be provided an option to
transfer to another district school or charter school. (20 USC 7912; 5 CCR 11992)
4. The Superintendent or designee may approve a student’s transfer to a district school that is at capacity and otherwise closed to transfers upon finding that
special circumstances exist that might be harmful or dangerous to the student in the current attendance area, including, but not limited to, threats of bodily
harm of threats to the emotional stability of the student.
To grant priority under these circumstances, the Superintendent or designee must have received either: (Education Code 35160.5)
a. A written statement from a representative of an appropriate state or local agency, such as a law enforcement official, social worker, or a properly licensed
or registered professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or marriage and family therapist.
b. A court order, including a temporary restraining order and injunction.
5. Siblings are transferred automatically if the application is received by the Director of Attendance and Welfare by the transfer deadline. A sibling is defined
as “an enrolling student with a brother or sister currently enrolled in the 12th grade or a lower level who lives in the same house with the same
parent/guardian.
For all other applications for enrollment from outside a school’s attendance area, the Superintendent or designee shall use a random, unbiased selection
process to determine who shall be admitted whenever the school receives admission requests that are in excess of the school’s capacity. A school’s capacity
shall be calculated in a non-arbitrary manner using student enrollment and available space. (Education Code 35160.5)
Enrollment decisions shall not be based on a student’s academic or athletic performance, except that existing entrance criteria for specialized schools or
programs may be used provided that the criteria are uniformly applied to all applicants. A specialized school or program is defined as “a program or school
designed to meet the unique educational needs of students with disabilities or English Language Learners.” Academic performance may be used to determine
eligibility for, or placement in, programs for gifted and talented students. (Education Code 35160.5)
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All intra-district transfer decisions are final and not subject to appeal, except as provided in paragraphs 1-4 above.
Schools
No student currently residing within a school’s attendance area shall be displaced by another student transferring from outside the attendance area.
(Education Code 35160.5)
Public School Information
Aragon High School
900 Alameda de las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
Principal: Patricia Kurtz
Admin. Assist.: Becky Foster
Phone: (650) 558-2999
Fax: (650) 558-2952
Web site » http://www.aragon.schoolloop.com
Burlingame High School
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
Principal: Pyongduk (Di) Yim
Admin. Assist.: Vesna Vukic
Phone: (650) 558-2899
Fax: (650) 762-0122
Website » http://bhs.smuhsd.org
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San Mateo High School
506 North Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
Principal: Yvonne Shiu
Admin. Assist.: Judy Maddox
Phone: (650) 558-2399
Fax: (650) 558-2352
Web site » www.sanmateohigh.org
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Career Technical Education (CTE)
English
Health
Math
AVID
Physical Education
Science
Social Science
World Languages
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2 Years
1 Year in a Biological & 1 Year in a Physical
At least one science must meet UC “d”
requirement
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 Year
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION 1 Year
WORLD LANGUAGE
1 year by the end of 10th grade
HEALTH
1 semester – completed in 9th grade
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2 years – completed in 9th & 10th grades
ELECTIVES
40 credits to meet the credit requirement
TESTS CAHSEE
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The SSAT
The SSAT is the required admission test at many of the best independent schools in the world. This
test is one important step on the path to an independent school education. Your SSAT score is one
part of your complete application to an independent school; and while it is important, it is not the only
criteria for admission.
The SSAT is designed for students in grades 3 through PG and is administered on three levels
(Elementary, Middle, and Upper​​). There are two types of SSAT test administrations: the Standard
administration, which is given on eight designated Saturdays during the academic year at test sites
around the world, and the Flex administration, which is an individual or group test administered on
any date other than the eight Standard dates.
How is the SSAT Designed?
The SSAT measures three constructs: verbal, quantitative, and reading skills that students develop
over time, both in and out of school. It emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills that
are essential for academic success. The overall difficulty level of the SSAT is built to be at 50%.
The distribution of question difficulties is set so that the test will effectively differentiate among test
takers, who vary in their level of abilities. In developing the SSAT, the SSATB convenes review
committees composed of content experts and independent school teachers. The committees reach
consensus regarding the appropriateness of the questions. Questions judged to be acceptable after
the committee review are then pretested and analyzed. Questions that are statistically sound are
ready to be selected and assembled into test forms.
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2011-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT and IB COURSE OFFERINGS
ARAGON
BURLINGAME
CAPUCHINO
HILLSDALE
Biology
Biology
IB-English HL 1-4
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chemistry
Econ Micro
IB-French B SL 1-4
Calculus AB
IB-Spanish B SL/HL 14
Calculus BC
IB-His. Americas HL
1-4
Chemistry
Chinese Lang & Culture
Econ Macro
Eng Lang & Comp
Eng Lang & Comp
Eng Lit & Comp
Eng Lit & Comp
Environ Science
Environ Science
Gov & Politics US
Italian
Japanese Lang & Culture
Gov & Politics US
Music Theory
Music Theory
Psychology
Physics B
Physics B&C
Spanish
Spanish
Statistics
Statistics
US History
SAN MATEO
Biology
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chemistry
IB -Biology SL/HL 1-4 Chinese Lang & Culture Econ Macro
IB-Math Studies SL 14
Eng Lang & Comp
Eng Lit & Comp
IB-Mathematics SL 14
Eng Lit & Comp
Gov & Politics US
Japanese Lang &
IB-Dance SL/HL 1-4 Environ Science
Culture
Chinese Lang &
IB-Film SL/HL 1-4
Gov & Politics US
Culture
Econ Macro
IB-Theatre SL/HL 1-4 Music Theory
IB-Theory of
Knowledge
Physics B
IB-Visual Arts SL/HL
1-4
Spanish
Physics B
French
Spanish
Gov & Politics US
Statistics
Spanish AP
Studio Art:Drawing
Studio Art:Drawing
Statistics
Studio Art: 2D
US History
US History
Studio Art: Drawing
Studio Art: 2D
Studio Art: 2-D Design
3-D Art
US History
IB = International Baccalaureate
MILLS
Eng Lang & Comp
Eng Lit & Comp
Environ Science
European Hist
US History
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HL = Higher Level
SL = Standard Level
High School Placement Test
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What is the HSPT?
The High School Placement Test, or HSPT, is a high school entrance exam taken by students in grades 8 and 9,
seeking admission to parochial high schools. The HSPT is a four-section, multiple-choice standardized exam.
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. (STS) created it and publishes it. The HSPT is designed to measure student
academic achievement. It does not focus on memorized information. The HSPT contains 298 questions divided
into five sections. You have the choice of taking one optional section in Catholic Religion, Mechanical
Aptitude, or Science. These optional sections may be required, depending on the schools being applied to.
Schools use HSPT scores to assess how well you might do academically in your high school setting. They also
use the HSPT as a common measurement of students' academic capabilities, separate from school records.
What are the different test sections on the HSPT?
Section
No. of Questions
Time Limit (minutes)
Verbal Skills
60
16
Quantitative Skills
52
30
Reading
62
25
Mathematics
64
45
Language
60
25
How long does the HSPT take?
The HSPT is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes in length
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How do I register for the HSPT? When is the test offered?
The HSPT is administered twice each year, in the spring and the fall. HSPT test dates, locations, and
registration information are handled through individual schools. You can find more information at
www.ststesting.com
How many times can I take the HSPT?
The HSPT may be taken twice. However, the test-maker, STS, records if a student takes the test twice. The
lower of the two scores is accepted.
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How is the HSPT scored?
Each HSPT multiple-choice question presents four or five answer choices. For each HSPT multiple-choice
question that you answer correctly, you receive one point. You are not penalized for incorrect answers or for
omitted answers. Your speed in completing each HSPT section is not considered in scoring. Correct,
incorrect, and omitted answers are tallied for each test section to produce a raw score. The total number of
questions answered correctly is your raw score.
Raw scores are then converted into scaled scores, using a formula designed to compensate for any
differences in difficulty from test to test. The HSPT scaled scores range from 200 to 800. The scales come
from specific tables produced by the test maker. Once scores are converted to scaled scores, they can be
compared with the scores of students of the same grade level across the country. Scaled score performance
is then rated as low, below average, average, above average, and high, measured by percentiles ranging
from 1 to 99. Program percentiles compare you with peer test-takers nationally:
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Scores between the 50th and 94th percentiles are considered to be "average."
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Scores at or above the 95th percentile are considered to be "high."
HSPT Score Reports are released to the schools, educational consultants, and education organizations that
you select on your registration form. Scores remain active for one academic year. The scores required for
admissions vary by school. Contact the schools directly for admissions information.
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Mission and Philosophy
Vision Statement
Aragon will be a comprehensive high school with a reputation for quality academic, career, and cocurricular programs. These programs serve as models of creative and innovative solutions that meet the
changing emotional, physical and educational needs of its student population and professional staff. The
culturally diverse staff will be dedicated to professional growth, innovation, and collaboration leading to
improved instruction. The community will be enhanced through a variety of educational, social,
recreational, and cultural activities. By making use of its district and community resources, Aragon will be
a dynamic organization constantly searching for better ways to provide a broad range of services.
Mission Statement
The mission of Aragon High School is to guide students to become productive and contributing members
of society. In a safe and caring environment, Aragon will provide a strong academic and co-curricular
program. The staff shall coordinate the resources of the school and community in such ways that
students respect themselves and others, appreciate the value of diversity and individual creativity,
recognize the problems and opportunities of change, seek a set of moral standards that allows them to
thrive in the world they inherit, and experience the joy of learning as a lifelong process. The value system
that underlies efforts to accomplish this mission includes these beliefs:
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Admission Process
JANUARY/ FEBRUARY
Registering for Aragon High School
Begin checking in December the San Mateo Union High School
District Website for information on how to register your son or
daughter for Aragon High School. It is very important that you
complete this on line registration or your child will not be
enrolled in school. This link will be become active in December.
www.smuhsd.org/enrollment
Intra-district Transfer forms are due. Go to the San Mateo
Union High School District Website to complete this form if you
are requesting an intra-district transfer. This link will become
active in January.
www.smuhsd.org/intradistrict
MARCH
Student Registration for Classes Incoming Freshman
Aragon Guidance Staff will visit the feeder middle schools (Borel,
Abbott, Bowditch, Crocker, Bayside & Northshore Montessori) in
March to begin the registration process for incoming freshman.
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MAY
Aragon Athletic/Activity Clearance Packet
If your student would like to participate in a fall sport (Boys: football, cross country, water polo. Girls: Cross
country, tennis, volleyball, water polo, cheerleading. Both: Dance Team), please pick up the
Athletic/Activity Clearance Packet from the Aragon Administration office. Students MUST have a current
physical exam and submit a completed physician’s form in order to participate in ANY try-out or
practice. Packets are available for pick up from the end of May to the end of June. Completed packets
should be returned by early August 13.
SUMMER
You will receive information from SMUHSD to verify your address information on InfoSnap. This must be
done by every family every year by the deadline.
Summer Reading List
The reading list and information will be available on the Aragon website
www.aragon.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1242796837250
CALENDAR ALERT (tentative)
Please plan summer vacations so they will NOT conflict with these important dates:
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Academic Advisors
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Sandy Murtagh, Advisor 9th grade, smurtagh@smuhsd.org (650) 558-2913
Rachel Leota, Advisor 10th grade, rleota@smuhsd.org (650) 558-2915
Patty Bruce, Advisor 11th grade, pbruce@smuhsd.org, (650) 558-2916
Norma Lopez, Advisor 12th grade & All Avid Students nlopez@smuhsd.org, (650) 558-2914
COLLEGE AND CAREER STAFF
Rena Jan, Financial Aid & Scholarship Advisor
rjan@smuhsd.org (650) 558-2917
Laurie Tezak, College and Career Advisor
ltezak@smuhsd.org (650) 558-2918
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Burlingame High School
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Mission and Philosophy
Burlingame High School (BHS) is dedicated to the preparation of academically and
socially responsible students. A qualified and talented staff plus strong
community support help provide our students with a high quality education. Our
school staff is dedicated to meeting the needs of all of our students. We offer a
comprehensive and challenging academic program and many extracurricular
activities. BHS is a 2007 California Distinguished School. We are currently ranked
in the top one percent of all high schools nationally by Newsweek magazine
based on the number of students taking advantage of our Advanced Placement
courses. We are a Jefferson Award school, a national recognition for our
outstanding community service program. Ninety-three percent of our graduates
in 2009 went to college. Through generous parent and community support, we
have been able to fund school classroom programs and technology resources, an
after school academic center, a service learning program, and a career exploration
program for students. We are in the final phase of a major facility modernization
project that has provided us with a new and expanded library building, a new
math/science/music building, a fully renovated main classroom and student
services building, gyms, cafeteria, and will provide a new arts/design studio
building and renovated theatre.
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COUNSELORS
SUPPORT STAFF
Karen Latham*(A-Co)
klatham@smuhsd.org
650-558-2812
Jeannette Gomez - Student Data Analyst
jgomez@smuhsd.org
650-558-2819
Tammy Esrailian(Cp-J)
tesrailian@smuhsd.org
650-558-2813
Lori Friel - College and Career Advisor
lfriel@smuhsd.org
650-558-2818
Luis Mashek (K-Q)
lmashek@smuhsd.org
650-558-2807
Beth Pascal - EXPLORE Coordinator
bpascal@smuhsd.org
650-558-2847
Carla Renzi(R-Z)
crenzi@smuhsd.org
650-558-2811
Sue Glick - PAWS Coordinator
sglick@smuhsd.org
650-558-2873
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San Mateo High School
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Mission and Philosophy
PEACE
SMHS students will:
• demonstrate respect for others, and celebrate multiple points of view;
• contribute in meaningful and compassionate ways to their communities;
• communicate effectively and resolve conflicts respectfully.
PASSION
SMHS students will:
• be life-long learners who ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information, and think
critically;
• identify their interests and share them with others in class and through extracurricular.
PRIDE
SMHS students will:
• be productive citizens who take pride in their achievements;
• conduct themselves honorably both in school and in their communities;
• graduate high school and pursue post secondary options based on their strengths, skills
and interests.
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COUNSELING STAFF MEMBERS:
Tammy Maldonado........................650.558.2305
Counseling Assistant
tmaldonado@smuhsd.org
April Torres.................................650.558.2313
Counseling Department Co-Chair
Counselor for A-G
atorres@smuhsd.org
Georgiana Watson.........................650.558.2316
Counseling Department Co-Chair
Counselor for H-Q
gwatson@smuhsd.org
Andrea Booth ..............................650.558.2317
ELD 1-2
Counselor for R-Z
abooth@smuhsd.org
Fabian Morales ............................650.558.2312
Academic Intervention Counselor
Avid Program Coordinator
fmorales@smuhsd.org
Alexandra Furgiuele.....................650.558.2314
BSCP College Counselor
afurgiuele@smuhsd.org
Terri Fenech................................650.558.2318
College/Career/Financial Aid Advisor
tfenech@smuhsd.org
Shelley Germen.............................650.558.2319
Student Data Analyst
sgermen@smuhsd.org
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8th Grade Parent Information
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Aragon High School
Hillsdale High School
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November 7, 2013
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November 6, 2013
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Burlingame High School
San Mateo High School
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October 29, 2013
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6:30 pm
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SMUHSD Dates to Remember
SHADOWING
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Begins September 12th, ends
November 3rd. Check school’s
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Aragon High School
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Tuesday October 7
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Tuesday October 21
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Tuesday October 28
Burlingame High School
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Hillsdale
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Monday, October 21
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Friday, October 24
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Tuesday, October 28
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Monday, November
San Mateo
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Wednesday September 17
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Friday October 3, 10
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January 7th and closes
Saturday, February 21st
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November 18th is opening date to
make appointment.
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Check our web site (bottom
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Call SMUHSD office at 650558-2299 to make a
registration appointment.
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Intra-district transfer
requests will be accepted
only during the preenrollment window.
ORIENTATION Window is March 2
to 13*
Sp. Ed. Parent Info night March 10
San Mateo Union High School
District
www.smuhsd.org
SMUHSD Dates to Remember
For Shadowing, sign up with the school
Parent Information Nights:
• Aragon High School: 10/22 at 6:30PM
• Burlingame High School: 11/5 at 6:30PM
• San Mateo High School: 10/29 TBD
Check school’s website for activities during this event
Enrollment:
In November, check our website for opening date. Call 650-558-2299 to
set up an appointment. Convenient Saturday hours offered. Intradistrict
transfer requests not accepted after pre-registration window closes.
San Mateo Union High School District
www.smuhsd.org
SMUHSD Testing Days for 8th
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Here are the days that San Mateo Unified High School District will be coming to
Crocker to test the following kids: GATE, EL and basic or below in math and
English. They have not yet stated times they will be here or which group will be
tested on each day.
Here are the dates:
• January 6th
• January 7th
• January 8th
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Make up day: January 21st
Additional Private Schools
The Athenian School
The Athenian School
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard
Danville, California, 94506, USA
tel: +1-925-837-5375
fax: +1-925-362-7292
Bayhill High School
For assistance with admissions, please contact Shelley Lobell,
Executive Director
Bayhill High School
521 Boden Way
Oakland , CA 94610
Phone: (510) 268-1500
Fax: (510) 268-1503
E-Mail: info@bayhillhs.org
Click HERE for individual Faculty e-mail addresses.
Bentley School
Lafayette Campus - Upper School
1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
tel: (925) 283-2101
fax: (925) 299-0469
The Branson School
39 Fernhill Ave.
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
The College Preparatory High School
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
510-652-0111
510-652-7467
info@college-prep.org
Bellarmine High School
960 West Hedding Street
San Jose California 95126-1215
(408) 294-9224
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Additional Private Schools
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School
Head of School Mary Forsyth 415.292.3137
Dean Rachel Simpson415.292.3130
Admissions Director Caitlin Kavanagh
415.292.3125
415.929.0553
School Office Jeanne Asdourian
415.292.3122
415.775.1781
The Harker School
General: 408.249.2510 | communications@harker.org
Admission: admissions@harker.org
Harker Concert or Speaker Series: hcs@harker.org
Donate: give@harker.org
Mentor: communications@harker.org
Faculty & Staff: Staff Directory
International High School
150 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415.558.2000 Fax: 415.558.2024
Kehillah Jewish High School
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650.213.9600
Marin Academy
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453–4550
(415) 453–8538 (fax)
Head-Royce School
4315 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
510/531-1300
Fax: 510/531-2649
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The Marin School
100 Ebbtide Avenue, #300
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-339-9336 (phone)
415-339-9337 (fax)
Maybeck High School
Phone (510) 841-8489
Fax (510) 704-0473
Email office@maybeckhs.org
2727 College Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Mid-Peninsula High School
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Telephone: (650) 321-1991
Fax: (650) 321-9921
Email: info@mid-pen.com
Orinda Academy
19 Altarinda Road
Orinda, CA 94563
phone: (925) 254-7553
fax: (925) 254-4768
email: info@orindaacademy.org
San Domenico High School
1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Phone: (415) 258-1900
Fax: (415) 258-1901
Email: contactus@sandomenico.org
San Francisco University High School
65 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Main Telephone: (415) 447-3100
Main Fax: (415) 447-5801
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San Francisco Waldorf High School
470 West Portal Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Telephone: 415-431-2736
Email: highschool@sfwaldorf.org
Fax: 415-431-1712
Santa Catalina School
General Information 831.655.9300
Upper School Main Office 831.655.9315
Upper School Registrar 831.655.9331
Admission, Upper School 831.655.9356
Sonoma Academy
2500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, California 95404
707 545 1770 | info@sonomaacademy.org
Stevenson School
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-625-8300 (phone)
831-625-5208 (fax)
info@stevensonschool.org
Stuart Hall High School
Admissions Director
Shuja Khan
415.345.5812
415.931.9161
The Urban School of San Francisco
1563 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415 626 2919
Waldorf High School of the Peninsula
Jennifer Nori Ahlgrim
Enrollment Director
High School
650-417-7605
highschool@waldorfpeninsula.org
York School
Catha Smith
csmith@york.org
831.372.7338 ext. 115
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