Vicky Keston
Red Bridge Education: New San Francisco Model
Red Bridge is a school in Dogpatch San Francisco. They assign groups by level (not age) in categories of autonomy, reading, writing, math.
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Vicky Keston
- Jul 22
- 4 min
San Francisco Schoolhouse: Affordable Progressive Model
San Francisco Schoolhouse is a progressive, affordable gem in Hayes Valley SF, with low student-teacher ratio and half the typical tuition
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Vicky Keston
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Kittredge School: Small San Francisco Hidden Gem
Kittredge School is a small, warm school with traditional academics and a focus students reaching their potential while instilling values
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Vicky Keston
- Jul 12
- 4 min
IQ Testing for Schools: the Prepping Controversy
When applying to gifted schools, parents are asked to submit an IQ test for their child. These tests aim to show the ability to learn.
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Vicky Keston
- Jul 8
- 4 min
Brandeis San Francisco: Jewish Day School
The Brandeis School of San Francisco is a pluralistic Jewish Day School (see details below) that is warm and welcoming.
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Vicky Keston
- Jun 25
- 4 min
St Brigid Academy: Neurodiverse and Gifted Friendly Model
Parents with neurodiverse, gifted, or 2E children struggle to find a school. Hence, my excitement to to tour Saint Brigid Academy.
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Vicky Keston
- Jun 20
- 5 min
Private School Educational Consultants: What is this, Why Hire One?
A consultant can help you craft your school list, review all admissions materials, including student and parent essays.
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Vicky Keston
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Valuing Private School Extras: Music, Arts, Academic Support, and More
Schools may offer visual and performing arts, foreign languages, or making. Other resources include school counselors, learning specialists,
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Vicky Keston
- May 11
- 3 min
Private School on a Budget, Without Financial Aid
There is always an income that feels too low to comfortably pay tuition for private schools, yet too high for financial aid
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Vicky Keston
- May 4
- 3 min
How Many Private Schools Should We Apply To?
How many schools should we apply to? Is there a best number to ensure acceptance, while balancing the work load for applying
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Vicky Keston
- Apr 13
- 3 min
Student Essays for Middle and High School Essays
How is applying to middle school or high school different than kindergarten? The student plays a more active role. Among the biggest time...
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Vicky Keston
- Apr 9
- 5 min
Gifted Friendly Schools: Options for a Fast Learner
Parents of gifted kids often struggle to find the best school placement. Since most Bay Area public school districts don’t offer gifted...
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Vicky Keston
- Apr 6
- 4 min
High School: Prepare Your Teen for College
Parents have frequently asked me, what should my high schooler do to prepare for college? What courses should they take? What...
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Vicky Keston
- Apr 2
- 4 min
School and the Single Parent
Everything can feel more complicated when you are a single parent. Schools are no exception. How do you find a school where your kids...
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Vicky Keston
- Mar 27
- 4 min
Counseled Out: My Child Must Leave Their School
What to do when your private school asks you to transfer your child out . . . . perhaps, there have been long standing behavioral issues;...
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Vicky Keston
- Mar 23
- 4 min
Off Season School Search
March arrived, and while other parents received admissions decisions, you realized that your child needs a new school. Maybe you accepted...
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Vicky Keston
- Mar 14
- 4 min
How to Choose a School
It’s easy to be jealous of parents who are admitted to multiple schools, but choice always make a decision more difficult, especially...
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Vicky Keston
- Mar 11
- 4 min
Advocating for Acceleration – the Need for More Challenge
This is for parents of children who ask for more challenge, regardless of the subject. They’re gifted, curious, or quick learners. They...
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Vicky Keston
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Sharing a Child’s Mild Diagnosis, Neurodiversity or Special Need with Admissions
Admissions season is nerve-wracking for all parents, but for parents of kids with sensory, neurodiversity, or learning needs, there are...
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Vicky Keston
- Feb 26
- 4 min
Communicating With Your School
Even when we love our schools, it’s inevitable that issues will arise. Why? Think back to your own childhood. Schools are full of kids,...
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