Why Golden Bridges School

We are passionate about serving families who are excited to be at our school! If you are seeking a classroom environment inspired by imaginative, arts-integrated, whole-child education which nurtures the head, heart and hands of students both indoors and outside, our school is for you. If you are seeking intentional community who gathers around seasonal festivals, social activism, and urban farming, while building a school and transforming ourselves though thoughtful conversations, our school is for you. 

We are accepting applications for Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Grades, for the current 2020-2021 school year, as well as all grades for the 2021-2022 year.

​Please submit an inquiry below and we will respond with further information and instructions to join an informational session.

​"The education that my child receives at Golden Bridges is beyond my wildest dreams, especially in a city like San Francisco. She is farming, hiking, singing, knitting, whittling, cooking, playing and learning how to be a compassionate, curious, creative, whole human being.

Being part of the GBS community is incredibly enriching and fulfilling for our entire family. Together we are creating something really special and unique."
—GBS Parent

Admissions Process

​Step 1 - Inquire

Submit an inquiry HERE.

​Step 2 - Virtual Informational Meetings
​Thursdays, 10-11am

​​Program Offerings                                          Age Range
Dandelion Preschool (2 year program)        2.9 - 4
Kindergarten (2 year program)                      4 - 6
First Grade                                                        6 - 7
Second Grade                                                   7 - 8
Third Grade                                                       8 - 9
Fourth Grade                                                    9 - 10
Fifth Grade                                                        10 - 11
Sixth Grade                                                       11-12
Seventh Grade                                                 12-13

To learn more about our school, we offer three virtual options, with the addition of video tours of our farm and campus. You will receive an invitation to join these virtual offerings and links to our video tours after submitting an inquiry above.

1. Virtual Information Sessions
Held on Zoom most Thursdays from 10-11am.

In this hour, the Administrative Director will offer an overview of the school's educational philosophy, cultural ethos, and respond to parent questions.

   November 5, 12, 19
   December 3, 10, 17
   January 7, 14

2. Virtual Information Sessions - Breakout Rooms with Class Teachers
Two weekend mornings from 10-11:30am, on Zoom.
 
In this 90 minute session, the Administrative Director will offer an overview of the school's educational philosophy, cultural ethos, and respond to parent questions.  Additionally, we will offer breakout rooms for each program - Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades - which will be hosted by the teachers in those programs.

   Sunday, November 15
   Saturday, December 12

3. Virtual Parent Conversations (optional)
Held on Zoom, several currently enrolled parents will host an informal conversation to offer unique perspectives of the school.  Parents will represent various programs as well as their experience entering the school at various stages.

   Sunday, November 8th 10-11am
   Wednesday, December 2nd 7:30-8:30pm
   Friday, December 11th 10-11am
   Sunday, January 10th 10-11am
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​SIGN UP HERE

Step 3 - Submit an Application

A link to the online application and a student evaluation will be sent after completing steps 1 and 2.
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Applications and student evaluation forms are due January 15.
Applications for tuition assistance are due January 15.

Please submit all applications, including student evaluations and tuition assistance, by the deadline.

Step 4 - Visit the School and Meet the Teachers

The following are descriptions of the processes in a typical year. Our current admissions process is evolving as we continue to adapt and adhere to all San Francisco Department of Public Health guidelines.

Dandelion Preschool Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a 30 minute meeting with the Dandelion teachers at the school farm.  You will also be invited to tour our main campus at 503 Cambridge Street during a time when children are not present, on a weekday afternoon or Saturday.  

Kindergarten Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a 30 minute interactive conversation with two Early Childhood teachers either at the school farm or in McLaren Park.  You will also be invited to tour our main campus at 503 Cambridge Street during a time when children are not present, on a weekday afternoon or Saturday.  

Grade School Applicants:
Each applicant will come visit their grade class for a 2-3 day visit.  They will participate in all class activities during that time.  After the visit, the parents and teacher will meet to review the visit and answer any questions.  You will also be invited to tour our main campus at 503 Cambridge Street during a time when children are not present, on a weekday afternoon or Saturday.  
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These meetings are held in January and February.

Step 5 - Decisions 

Dandelion Preschool and Kindergarten decisions are emailed on March 8.
Grades decisions are emailed on March 17.

Admissions Director

Jessie Elliot

Our Administrative Director, Jessie Elliot, hosts all open houses, manages applications, and will guide you through the process from beginning to end. 

Email

info@goldenbridgesschool.org
enrollment@goldenbridgesschool.org

Phone

415.912.8666

Address

Physical Address:
65 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112

Mailing Address:
203 Cotter St. 
​San Francisco, CA 94112