Parents applying to K-12 schools are often left staring at a blank box, wondering, how does admissions choose the children each year, especially at schools with many more applicants than spots. Should they enroll their children in supplemental academic programs, should they donate to the school, what should they do? I’ve broken down the application process to three stages for the three main entry points at the start of elementary (kindergarten), middle (6th grade), and high s

This past season, private school admissions exhibited demographic trends of families moving around the Bay Area, as well as impacts of a softening economy. In the Peninsula and South Bay, private schools noted an increase in applications, whereas some San Francisco independent schools saw a softening. What can we learn from these trends to prepare for the next season of admissions? Rather than risk missing the next shift, we can diversify our list and strengthen our applicati

Finding the right school fit is always a priority, and it’s even more important for students with mild neurodiversity, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, or other special needs. For students who are both gifted and have an additional neurodiversity, often called 2E, it can be critical to find the right combination of support and challenge. This blog will focus on the characteristics of a school that provide this ideal environment.

We sometimes realize that our children need a new school outside of the standard application timelines. Whether the school changed, your child’s needs changed, your family relocated, or the lack of fit hit you late in the school year, it is still possible to make a change for the next school year.

Alta Vista specializes in project and inquiry based learning with customized rigor. Alta Vista School (AVS) fosters a love of STEM and arts.

Public or private school, and are the benefits of private school worth the cost? Today’s article will review facts and myths of each.

SFUSD has decreased enrollment, causing a negative budget certification. Increasing enrollment by expanding popular programs could help.

Brightworks of San Francisco pioneered project based learning in K-12 education, now nestled among trees in the Presidio.

Chinese American International School (CAIS) is well known in San Francisco for Mandarin program preK2 thru 8th grade, with entry at 6th.

The Lycée (preschool thru 12th grade French) opened an international baccalaureate (IB) program for 6th-12th graders who don't speak French.

Parents frequently wonder, is my kid gifted or a high achiever? How do I tell the difference? How should I choose a school to fit my child

Red Bridge is a school in Dogpatch San Francisco. They assign groups by level (not age) in categories of autonomy, reading, writing, math.

 San Francisco Schoolhouse is a progressive, affordable gem in Hayes Valley SF, with low student-teacher ratio and half the typical tuition

Kittredge School is a small, warm school with traditional academics and a focus students reaching their potential while instilling values

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.

 The Brandeis School of San Francisco is a pluralistic Jewish Day School (see details below) that is warm and welcoming.

Parents with neurodiverse, gifted, or 2E children struggle to find a school. Hence, my excitement to to tour Saint Brigid Academy.

A consultant can help you craft your school list, review all admissions materials, including student and parent essays.

Schools may offer visual and performing arts, foreign languages, or making. Other resources include school counselors, learning specialists,

There is always an income that feels too low to comfortably pay tuition for private schools, yet too high for financial aid