"SFS
gives us a strong sense of belonging to a community where kids, parents, teachers
and staff respect individuals, appreciate diverse perspectives and reinforce
values that we think make this world a better place."
-- SFS Parent
The Middle School program (grades 6-8) -- with its caring
network of adults who understand the particular needs of adolescents -- is
specifically designed to nurture and guide students on their journey to becoming
responsible, thoughtful and actively engaged adults.
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Step
2: Visit The San Francisco School
Middle School tours begin in mid October and occur on select Tuesdays through January. Please sign up for a school tour or reserve a space by calling (415) 239-5065. School tours are for adults only.
Parents and students may attend our December 6 open house to hear more about school programs and philosophy. Please call (415) 239-5065 to reserve a space at the Open House, or sign up online.
Optional student visits begin in January. If your middle schooler is interested in spending a day with one of our current 6th graders, please call the Admissions Office in early January to schedule a date. We welcome and encourage all middle school applicants to spend this time with us.
Step 3: Apply for Admission
The deadline for September 2008 admission is January 31, 2008. Please complete your application before this date for equal consideration. Applications received after January 31 will be considered on a space-available basis.
A $70 application fee is due with the application. A $1,000 non-refundable one-time enrollment fee is due at the time your child is accepted.
We prefer that you submit an online application. However, if you do not have reliable access to the internet or prefer to complete the application in Spanish, please call The School to request a paper application.
The San Francisco School values diversity in all respects and is committed to the accessibility and affordability of a quality education. We strive for an economically diverse student body and offer Indexed Tuition to families that may need support while attending SFS. Currently, 29% of our families take part in the Indexed Tuition Program.
Indexed Tuition applications are available in early October and can be requested during a school tour or on our website. Since the Indexed Tuition process may take several weeks, all necessary information is due by February 22, 2008.
Indexed Tuition awards will be mailed out with general admission decision letters on March 12, 2008.
Please visit our Indexed Tuition page to download an application and for more detailed information about the Indexed Tuition Program, process and policies.
Step 5: Student Assessment Day and Admissions Decisions
The Middle School Assessment Day is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 8:30am-12:00pm. This morning is required for all middle school applicants and will include an interview, group activity, math, and reading comprehension assessment.
All K-8 independent schools in San Francisco mail their decisions to applicants on March 12, 2008 and require that parents enroll their children by 10 AM on March 19, 2008.
School Visits
We offer interested parents two opportunities to visit our school and learn more about our programs and philosophy: Open Houses and school tours.
Open Houses
Open House events include parent-led tours of our campus as well as presentations by faculty members and staff, including our Assistant Head of School, Head of School, Admissions Director, and current SFS students. Each Open House accommodates approximately 150 parents and runs through a specific program. Prospective middle school students are welcome to attend.
Scheduled Open House events for the 2007-2008 school year:
All School Open House (preschool-middle school)
December 6, 2007
7:00-9:00 pm
Sign up for an open
house online or by calling
(415) 239-5065.
School Tours
School Tours are held weekly in the fall
and winter during the regular school day. Each tour gives a small
group of visitors an opportunity to observe students and teachers
in our classrooms. Tours are led by a current school parent, and
include a meeting with the Head of School and the Admissions Director. The best way to sign up for a tour is by reserving a space online. All tour sign-ups will be available online starting September 5.
Sign up for a school tour online or by calling (415) 239-5065.
The San Francisco School values the richness of its diversity and actively
seeks students from racially, socio-economically and culturally diverse families,
including gay and lesbian families, single-parent families, adoptive and foster
families.
"SFS
gives us a strong sense of belonging to a community where kids, parents, teachers
and staff respect individuals, appreciate diverse perspectives and reinforce
values that we think make this world a better place."
