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 3rd, 5th and 6th Grades, for the current 2020-2021 school year.

The deadline for 2021-2022 applications has passed.
​If you are interested in applying for 1-7th grade, please ​contact us.
We will include updates here if we re-open applications for our Dandelion Preschool and Kindergarten programs.

​"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 - Information Sessions

​​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 virtual options, with the addition of video tours of our farm and campus. 

1. Virtual Information Sessions

2. Virtual Information Sessions - Breakout Rooms with Class Teachers

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.

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. 

Erica Aren

Our Senior Administrator supports all enrollment processes and is available to answer any procedural questions.

Email

info@goldenbridgesschool.org
enrollment@goldenbridgesschool.org

Phone

415.912.8666

Address

Kindergarten and Grades Campus
503 Cambridge Street
San Francisco, CA 94134

Dandelion Preschool and School Farm
203 Cotter Street
​San Francisco, CA 94112