Thank you for your interest in our school!
Tell us about your family
Steps to Enroll
Step 1 - Get to Know Us & Learn More
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Information Sessions + Tours
Join us to learn more about the Golden Bridges approach to education. In-person tours and virtual information sessions are available. We encourage those who are able to join us on campus to experience our unique approach. After submitting an inquiry you will receive an email with more information and an invitation to RSVP. |
Step 3 - Apply
Applications are made available after submitting an inquiry and attending an information session, campus tour, or Open House.
Applications, fees, and student evaluation forms are due on
January 17. Rolling applications are welcome after this date.
Application fee reductions are available if assistance is needed.
Applications for tuition assistance are due in parallel with student applications.
Applications, fees, and student evaluation forms are due on
January 17. Rolling applications are welcome after this date.
Application fee reductions are available if assistance is needed.
Applications for tuition assistance are due in parallel with student applications.
Step 4 - After Your Application - Meet the Teachers
Students and families are invited to meet our teachers to complete the application process.
Preschool Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a small group playdate with two Early Childhood teachers. You will tour the Preschool space and connect with the teachers at that time.
Kindergarten Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a small group playdate with two Early Childhood teachers. You will tour the Kindergarten space (and/or the McLaren Park area we use) and connect with the teachers at that time.
Grade School Applicants:
Each applicant will be invited to visit their grade class for a 2-3 day visit. The student will participate in all class activities during that time. After the visit, parent(s)/ guardian(s) and the teacher will meet to review the visit and answer any questions.
Preschool Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a small group playdate with two Early Childhood teachers. You will tour the Preschool space and connect with the teachers at that time.
Kindergarten Applicants:
You and your child will be invited to a small group playdate with two Early Childhood teachers. You will tour the Kindergarten space (and/or the McLaren Park area we use) and connect with the teachers at that time.
Grade School Applicants:
Each applicant will be invited to visit their grade class for a 2-3 day visit. The student will participate in all class activities during that time. After the visit, parent(s)/ guardian(s) and the teacher will meet to review the visit and answer any questions.
Process Checklist
☐ Virtual Information Session or
In-Person Tour or Open House
In-Person Tour or Open House
Panels: A virtual panel with current families sharing their experiences and responding to questions (optional).
☐ Apply Today
☐ Application
☐ Fee
☐ Student evaluation
☐ Student work samples
☐ In-Person Visits
PreK + K: family & child meet teachers
Grades 1-8: shadow visit for 2-3 days
☐ Apply Today
☐ Application
☐ Fee
☐ Student evaluation
☐ Student work samples
☐ In-Person Visits
PreK + K: family & child meet teachers
Grades 1-8: shadow visit for 2-3 days
Program Offerings
Applications for 2024-25 are due January 17, 2024 and will be followed by a period of rolling admissions.
Early Childhood
We offer two years of a mixed-age Preschool and separately, two years of a mixed-age Kindergarten.
Preschool: 2.9 - 4.6 years old
5-Day Program
3-Day Forest Program
Children must be 2 years 9 months by September 1st to join Preschool.
Kindergarten: 4.6 - 6.9 years old
Children must be 4 years and 6 months by September 1st to join Kindergarten.
Grades / Middle School Program
Early Grades 1-4 / Upper Grades 5-8
Children must be 6 years old by June 1st to begin First Grade.
First Grade: 6.9 - 7 years old
Second Grade: 7 - 8 years old
Third Grade: 8 - 9 years old
Fourth Grade: 9 - 10 years old
Fifth Grade: 10 - 11 years old
Sixth Grade: 11 - 12 years old
Seventh Grade: 12 - 13 years old
Eighth Grade: 13 - 14 years old
Early Childhood
We offer two years of a mixed-age Preschool and separately, two years of a mixed-age Kindergarten.
Preschool: 2.9 - 4.6 years old
5-Day Program
3-Day Forest Program
Children must be 2 years 9 months by September 1st to join Preschool.
Kindergarten: 4.6 - 6.9 years old
Children must be 4 years and 6 months by September 1st to join Kindergarten.
Grades / Middle School Program
Early Grades 1-4 / Upper Grades 5-8
Children must be 6 years old by June 1st to begin First Grade.
First Grade: 6.9 - 7 years old
Second Grade: 7 - 8 years old
Third Grade: 8 - 9 years old
Fourth Grade: 9 - 10 years old
Fifth Grade: 10 - 11 years old
Sixth Grade: 11 - 12 years old
Seventh Grade: 12 - 13 years old
Eighth Grade: 13 - 14 years old
Enrollment Decision Timeline 2023-2024 |
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Preschool and Kindergarten
March 7: Preschool and Kindergarten decisions sent via email March 14: Enrollment responses due (Kinder has flexibility to wait until 3/25) 1st - 8th Grade March 16: Grades decisions sent via email March 23: Enrollment responses due Applications received after the original deadline may be considered during the regular enrollment period or with a similar timeline ranging from 4-6 weeks. We voluntarily collaborate with other independent schools around enrollment dates through the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA Schools). The Bay Area Directors of Admissions (BADA) member schools collaborate to both recognize the time, effort, and challenges families face while making their decision, and also to put families and their decision-making processes above all else. We encourage families to reach out if they have questions during decision week, and once you have made your final decision, we thank you for your transparency and for contacting the schools to which you were accepted to let them know of your decision to attend a different school. This allows all schools to efficiently provide opportunities to families in a waiting pool. |
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Thank you for your interest!
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We look forward to getting to know your family throughout the admissions process.
We also typically host Parent/Guardian Conversations as an optional component of our process. Several currently enrolled parents/guardians host an informal conversation to offer unique perspectives of the school. They represent various programs as well as their experience entering the school at various stages. We will let you know when they are scheduled. Wishing you all the best as you embark on a new educational journey. |
Golden Bridges School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, and sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.