Giving parents a choice. Giving children a chance.
HIGH SCHOOL
BOOKLET
The first step towards College!
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Dear BASIC Fund Family:
We are so pleased that BASIC Fund has been a part of your K through 8 educational experience. We want to make sure you capitalize on your educational foundation by selecting the high school that provides the best fit for you.
We hope this booklet will be a useful tool for you as you embark on this important next phase –high school.
We wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
Rachel Elginsmith Executive Director
“Intelligence plus character –that is the goal of true education.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
3 The transition from private elementary school to high school— either public or private—is a significant and exciting change. Like all transitions, it includes a combination of preparation, excitement and even a little apprehension. The foundation has been laid and the seeds planted. Your high school years will be ones of building on that foundation and blossoming into the young adult who begins to think about the right next steps in terms of college and a career. The following is a guideline to how, where and what to expect while applying to High Schools. We include information for Private, Charter and Public High Schools. We suggest you read through each section carefully.
Table of Contents
What to Look for in a High School 5
Applying to Private High School 8
List of Private High Schools by County 12
Applying to Charter High Schools 22
List of Charter High Schools by County 23
Applying to Public High School 32
List of School Districts by County & City 35
What to Expect in the Next Four Years 43
High School and College Programs 45
Contact Information 48
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What to Look For In a High School
Before you start making phone calls, collecting application packets, or visiting schools, it is important to sit down and decide what is most important to you when choosing a school. Discuss this with your family and with people you trust. Then decide what your priorities are, and look for a school that meets them.
Five important factors to consider when choosing a school are: Academics, Values, Discipline, Location, and Special Features.
We offer the following list of questions to consider as you evaluate different high schools. Remember, only you and your family can decide the right answer to these questions, and determine which questions are most important.
Academics
• How advanced are the classes? Will I be challenged? How much “catching up” will I have to do (if any)? Are different levels available for certain subjects within the same grade?
• How much homework do the teachers assign? How do the teachers keep the students accountable for completing their homework?
• What teaching methods are emphasized at this school? Do students spend a lot of time doing hands-on activities? Does the school stress basic skills? Is there more emphasis on group learning or individual achievement? Are the teaching methods age- appropriate? What kinds of technology do they use?
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• How do the classrooms feel? Are the teachers friendly and interesting? Are the teachers qualified to teach their subject matter? Do students seem eager to learn? Do they seem to enjoy their classes and like their teachers? Does the classroom seem to be a pleasant place for your child to spend several hours a day?
• How important are grades? How difficult is the grading system? Does the school use letter grades? Is effort factored into grades, assessed separately, or not accounted for on report cards?
Values
• Is this school associated with a church, denomination, or religion? Is the religious aspect emphasized, or is it more of a historical association?
• What will the teachers teach about what is right or wrong? Does this agree with our family values?
• Does the school teach sex education? What is the content of those courses?
Discipline
• What are the rules for behavior at this school? Are there rules about teasing and verbal abuse? Rules about completing homework? Tardiness and absenteeism? Dress code? Using foul language? Pushing, hitting, or other physical violence or rough-housing? Use or possession of controlled substances?
• What happens when a student breaks the rules or causes a problem in the classroom? Does the teacher assign
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• Do the parents and teachers communicate regularly about the child’s progress and/or problems? Do the teachers respect parents’ opinions and insights? Will they consider parents’ suggestions?
• Does the teacher seem to be in control of the classroom and very aware of what the students are doing? Are discipline problems rare?
Location
• How long will it take to travel from home to the school? From work?
• Does the school provide transportation?
• Will classmates and friends live in the same neighborhood, or far away?
Special Features
• Will the school give extra help to students behind in class? Will it be one-on-one tutoring, or extra classes? Before, after, or during school hours? Taught by teachers, adult volunteers, or advanced students? Will it cost extra?
• What kinds of extra-curricular activities are available? What sports teams are available? What musical or theatrical groups? Other clubs? Do they cost extra? When do they meet, and how often? What types of technology do they use in class? Are there extra technology courses or equipment required or provided?
7 Applying to Private School
A private school is a category of schools that are outside the school district. Schools charge tuition and are able to meet the demands of the state learning objectives using curriculum that is different than the standardized curriculum offered in public schools.
Independent Schools A type of private school with NO religious affiliation.
Parochial Schools A type of private school that is affiliated with a certain church or parish.
When considering private school, it is important you make a list of qualities that you are seeking in a new school environment. This way you know what to look for in a private school because they are all very different.
Some Ideas to consider
• Smaller class size • More challenging curriculum • Hands-on/Project-based learning curriculum • Innovative technology • Language classes – Mandarin or Spanish • Arts programs • Sports programs
The Process
1. Make a list of the important qualities/factors of a school for your son/daughter. What are you looking for? 2. Look up Schools online to read about the curriculum, sports, arts, music and other programs offered.
8 a. Write down questions you can ask during the tour. 3. Find the Admissions or Enrollment Section of the school website a. Read through the process and call the school to ask questions if you have any.
Applying to Private Schools
1. Complete one application for each school a. These may be online but you can call the school to see if they have a paper copy available. b. Submission of an essay is required by student applying with application 2. 7th & 8th grade transcripts are required. Some high schools will contact the school directly for this information. You will need to fill out a Transcript Release Form. Make sure that is the case for you. 3. Letters of Recommendation from an 8th grade teacher or school administrator. Some schools require more than one letter of recommendation. 4. Application fee must be paid on line. Ask if a fee waiver is available. 5. Entrance Exam a. Register your child for the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) test or equivalent. b. Not required by all schools, but most do. 6. Student only have to take the test once for all the schools. a. Unless the school requires a different exam. Consult with school. b. There usually is a test fee. Consult with school. You can get a fee waiver from the school that is administering it. c. Consult with the school regarding dates. 7. Family Interview
9 Applying for Financial Aid
All private High Schools have financial aid available but you MUST apply on time.
1. Look on website for Financial Aid deadlines 2. Begin financial aid paperwork for schools online a. Parochial Schools – TADS, FACTS, etc. b. Independent Schools – FAST, etc. 3. Attend a Financial Aid workshop at the schools. a. School will teach you how to complete the necessary paperwork 4. If more than one school uses the same form, you must complete the form only once. Speak to the school to make sure this is available. 5. Request a Fee Waiver for the financial aid application from the school you are applying to. 6. Ask the school if there is any other outside financial aid available.
Visiting/Touring Schools
1. Sign up to tour schools a. Register online or with a phone call to the admissions office. b. Ask for a translator if you need it! c. Tours take place in the morning usually between 9am & 11am. d. Tours take place from October through January. e. Talk with your boss about this process early because you may need to take days off for this important piece. 2. Arrive on time to school tours and make sure to call or email if you are unable to attend.
10 3. For schools that you really like after touring, sign up online or with a phone call for Open Houses. a. Open House dates can be found on school websites. b. Open houses take place in the evenings or on weekends. c. They give you a different perspective of the school. 4. Begin to save for enrollment deposit.
Student Shadow Visits
1. This is when your child will visit the school for ½ or 1 whole day. 2. Make sure to let your current school know that he/she will be missing school to get make up work from teacher. 3. Make sure you child has a notebook so they can write notes while visiting schools. You and your child can review them when deciding what schools to apply.
Important Dates
Information Nights and Open House visits generally take place between November – January but can begin as early as October. Please check on school’s website and RSVP. Enrollment Appointments also begin in November. Call schools directly regarding Campus Tours and Shadow Visits.
Decision Time
Independent School Admissions Decisions letters are mailed in March. Some parochial schools will let you know sooner if you’ve been accepted but most will send a letter by March as well. If you receive an acceptance letter with financial aid that you accept you must Submit Enrollment Decisions and enrollment deposit to private school on time.
11 ALAMEDA COUNTY PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS
Bentley School Holy Names High School 1 Hiller Drive 4660 Harbord Drive Oakland, CA 94618 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 843-2512 (510) 450-1110 www.bentleyschool.net www.hnhsoakland.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: All-Female
Bishop O’Dowd High School Maybeck High School 9500 Stearns Avenue 2727 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94605 Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 577-9100 (510) 841-8489 www.bishopodowd.org www.maybeckhs.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
California Crosspoints HS Moreau Catholic High School 1501 Harbor Bay Pkwy 27170 Mission Blvd Alameda, CA 94502 Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 995-5333 (510) 881-4300 www.cchsrams.org www.moreaucatholic.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Fremont Christian School Patten Academy of Christian Ed 4760 Thornton Avenue 2430 Coolidge Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 744-2241 (510) 533-3121 www.fremontchristian.com www.pattenacademy.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Head-Royce School Redwood Christian MSHS 4315 Lincoln Avenue 1000 Paseo Grande Oakland, CA 94602 San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (510) 531-1300 (510) 317-8990 www.headroyce.org www.rcs.edu Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
12 St. Elizabeth High School The College Preparatory 1530 34th Avenue 6100 Broadway Street Oakland, CA 946901 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 532-8947 www.stliz-hs.org (510) 652-0111 Student Body: Co-Ed www.college-prep.org -TEMPORARILY CLOSED- Student Body: Co-Ed St. Joseph’s Notre Dame HS Union City Christian Academy 1011 Chestnut Street 33700 Alvarado-Niles Road Alameda, CA 94501 Union City, CA 94587 (510) 523-1526 (510) 489-0394 www.sjnd.org www.uccacademy.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
St. Mary’s College High School Valley Christian School 1294 Albina Avenue 7500 Inspiration Drive Berkeley, CA 94706 Dublin, CA 94568 (510) 526-9242 (925) 560-6235 www.saintmaryschs.org www.valleychristianschools.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Calvary Christian School Cornerstone Christian School 3425 Concord Blvd 1745 E. 18th Street Concord, CA 94519 Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 689-9006 (925) 779-2010 www.ccsofconcord.com www.cornerstonechristianschool. Student Body: Co-Ed net Student Body: Co-Ed
Contra Costa Christian Schools De La Salle High School 2721 Larkey Lane 1130 Winton Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Concord, CA 94518 (925) 934-4964 (925) 288-8100 www.contracostachristianschools. www.dlshs.org org Student Body: All-Male Student Body: Co-Ed
13 El Sobrante Christian School Orinda Academy 5100 Argyle Road 19 Altarinda Road El Sobrante, CA 94803 Orinda, CA 94563 (510) 223-2242 (925) 478-4504 www.escseagles.com www.orindaacademy.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Faith Christian Learning Center Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy 5400 Main Street 796 Grayson Road Oakley, CA 94561 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 437-1140 (925) 934-9261 www.faithchristianschooloakley.org www.pleasanthilladventistacademy. Student Body: Co-Ed com Student Body: Co-Ed
Heritage Baptist Academy Salesian High 5200 Heidorn Ranch Road 2851 Salesian Avenue Antioch, CA 94531 Richmond, CA 94804 (925) 778-2234 (510) 234-4433 www.heritagebaptistacademy.com www.salesian.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Holden High School The Athenian School 10 Irwin Way 2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd Orinda, CA 94563 Danville, CA 94506 (925) 254-0199 (925) 837-5375 www.holdenhigh.org www.athenian.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
MARIN COUNTY PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS
Marin Academy Marin Catholic High 1600 Mission Avenue 675 Sir Frances Drake Blvd San Rafael, CA 94901 Kentfield, CA 94904 (415) 453-4550 (415) 464-3898 www.ma.org www.marincatholic.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
14 San Domenico Upper School The Marin School 1500 Butterfield Road 150 N San Pedro Road San Anselmo, CA 94960 San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 258-1900 www.themarinschool.org www.sandomenico.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: All-Female
The Branson School 39 Fern Hill Avenue Ross, CA 94957 (415) 454-3612 www.branson.org Student Body: Co-Ed
NAPA COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Calvary Baptist Christian Kolbe Academy Trinity Prep Academy 2055 Redwood Road 117 Theresa Avenue Napa, CA 94558 American Canyon, CA 94503 (707) 258-9030 (707) 642-1143 www.kolbetrinity.org www.cbcac.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Justin-Siena High School Napa Christian Academy 4026 Maher Street 2201 Pine Street Napa, CA 94558 Napa, CA 94559 (707) 255-0950 (707) 255-5233 www.justin-siena.org www.napachristian.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
North Hills Christian Schools Pacific Union College Preparatory 200 Admiral Callaghan Lane McKibbin Hall, 1 Angwin Avenue Vallejo, CA 94590 Angwin, CA 94508 (707) 644-5284 (707) 200-2648 www.north-hills.org www.pucprep.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
15 St. Patrick – St. Vincent HS Starting Gate School 1500 Benicia Road 579 Couch Street Vallejo, CA 94591 Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 644-4425 (707) 643-4283 www.spsv.org www.startinggateschool.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Archbishop Riordan High Lick-Wilmerding High School 175 Phelan Avenue 755 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 586-8200 (415) 333-4021 www.riordanhs.org www.lwhs.org Student Body: All-Male Student Body: Co-Ed
Convent of the Sacred Heart HS Meadows-Livingstone School 2222 Broadway 1499 Potrero Avenue Suite 1 San Francisco, CA 94115 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 563-2900 (415) 695-7735 www.sacredsf.org www.meadows- Student Body: All-Female livingstoneschool.com
Drew School Mercy High School 2901 California Street 3250 19th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94115 San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 409-3739 (415) 334-0525 www.drewschool.org www.mercyhs.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: All-Female
Immaculate Conception Academy 3625 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 824-2052 www.icacademy.org Student Body: All-Female
16 San Francisco Christian School Sterne School 25 Whittier Street 2690 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94112 San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 586-1117 (415) 922-6081 www.sfchristianschool.org www.sterneschool.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
San Francisco University HS Stuart Hall High School 3065 Jackson Street 1715 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA 94115 San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 447-3100 (415) 345-5811 www.sfuhs.org www.sacredsf.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: All-Male
San Francisco Waldorf School The Bay School of San Francisco 2938 Washington Street 35 Keyes Avenue San Francisco, CA 94115 San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 931-2750 (415) 561-5800 www.sfwaldorf.org www.bayschoolsf.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
St. Ignatius College Preparatory The Urban School of San 2001 37th Avenue Francisco San Francisco, CA 94116 1563 Page Street (415) 731-7500 San Francisco, CA 94117 www.siprep.org (415) 626-2919 Student Body: Co-Ed www.urbanschool.org Student Body: Co-Ed
St. John of SF Orthodox Academy Voice of Pentecost Academy 6210 Geary Blvd 1970 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 507-7688 (415) 334-0105 www.stjohnsacademysf.org www.vopa.webs.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
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Alma Heights Christian Academy Mercy High 1295 Seville Drive 2750 Adeline Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 355-1935 (650) 343-3631 www.alamheights.org www.mercyhsb.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: All-Female
Eastside College Prep Mid-Peninsula Education Center 1041 Myrtle Street 1340 Willow Road East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 688-0850 (650) 321-1991 www.eastside.org www.mid-pen.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Junipero Serra High School Notre Dame High 451 West 20th Avenue 1540 Ralston Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403 Belmont, CA 94002 (650) 345-8207 (650) 595-1913 www.serrahs.com www.ndhsb.org Student Body: All-Male Student Body: All-Female
Lydian Academy Sacred Heart Schools – Atherton 815 El Camino Real 150 Valparaiso Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Atherton, CA 94027 (650) 321-0550 (650) 322-1866 www.lydianacademy.com www.scschools.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
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Archbishop Mitty High Mountain View Academy 5000 Mitty Avenue 360 South Shoreline Blvd. San Jose, CA 95129 Mountain View, CA 94041 (408) 252-6610 (650) 967-2324 www.mitty.com www.mtnviewacademy.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Bellarmine College Preparatory Notre Dame High School 960 West Hedding Street 596 South Second Street San Jose, CA 95126 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 294-9224 (408) 294-1113 www.bcp.org www.ndsj.org Student Body: All-Male Student Body: All-Female
Cambrian Academy Oakwood School 1774 Foxworthy Avenue 105 John Wilson Way San Jose, CA 95124 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 833-7050 (408) 782-7177 www.cambrianacademy.org www.oakwoodway.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Castilleja School Pacific Point Christian Schools 1310 Bryant Street 1575 Mantelli Drive #A Palo Alto, CA 94301 Gilroy, CA 95020 (650) 328-3160 (408) 847-7922 www.castilleja.org www.pacpoint.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Kehillah Jewish High School Palo Alto Prep 3900 Fabian Way 2462 Wyandotte Street Palo Alto, CA 94303 Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 213-9600 (650) 493-7071 www.kehillah.org www.paloaltoprep.com Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
19 Pinewood School Upper The Harker School 26800 Fremont Road 500 Saratoga Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 San Jose, CA 95129 (650) 209-3010 (408) 249-2510 www.pinewood.edu www.harker.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Presentation High School Valley Christian High 2281 Plummer Avenue 100 Skyway Drive, Suite 110 San Jose, CA 95125 San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 264-1664 (408) 513-2400 www.presentationhs.org www.vcs.net Student Body: All-Female Student Body: Co-Ed
St. Francis High School Waldorf School of the Peninsula 1885 Miramonte Avenue 11311 Mora Drive Mountain View, CA 94040 Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 968-1213 (650) 209-9406 www.sfhs.com www.waldorfofpeninsula.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Stanford U. EPGY online HS 220 Panama Street Stanford, CA 94305 (800) 372-3749 www.epgy.stanford.edu Student Body: Co-Ed
SONOMA COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Cardinal Newman High School Sonoma Academy 50 Ursuline Road 2500 Farmers Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 546-6470 (707) 545-1770 www.cardinalnewman.org www.sonomacademy.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
20 Rincon Valley Christian St. Vincent de Paul High School 4585 Badger Road 849 Keokuk Street Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Petaluma, CA 94563 (707) 539-1486 (707) 763-1032 www.rvchristian.org www.svhs-pet.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Summerfield Waldorf School 3200 Rio Lindo Avenue 655 Willowside Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 431-5100 (707) 575-7194 www.riolindo.org www.summerfieldwaldorf.org Student Body: Co-Ed Student Body: Co-Ed
21 Applying to Charter Schools
A Charter School is a tuition-free public school that operates independently of the school district. Charter Schools are open to all students regardless of where the student lives. As with private Schools you must apply for a Charter School. Every school has their own application process therefore you need to call the school regarding their process. We suggest you follow the same steps regarding touring the school we covered in the private school section to find the right fit for your child.
If a school receives more applications than it has available seats, Charter Schools are required to hold a public lottery. There are no guarantees that your child will be accepted. No entrance exam is required. Apply to as many as desired. If your child is not accepted they will be placed on a waitlist until fall of next year. The following is a list of Charter schools in your area.
22 ALAMEDA COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
Alameda
Community Learning Center Schools, Inc. (CLCS) www.clcschools.org/ 1900 Third Street Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 995-4300
Berkeley
Aspire California College Preparatory Academy www.aspirepublicschools.org/ 2125 Jefferson Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 486-8133
REALM Charter High School www.realmcharterschool.org/apply/ 2023 8th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 809-9800
Hayward
Impact Academy of Arts and Technology www.es-impact.org/enrollment-deadlines/ 2560 Darwin Street Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 300-1560
Leadership Public Schools – Hayward www.leadps.org/hayward/enroll/ 28000 Calaroga Avenue Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 300-1340
23 Silver Oak High School – Public Montessori Charter www.silveroakmontessori.org/apply/ 951 Palisade Street Hayward, CA 94542 (510) 370-3334
Oakland
American Indian Public High School www.aimschool.org 3637 Magee Avenue Oakland, CA 94619 (510) 482-6000
Arise High School www.arisehighschool.org 3301 East 12th Street Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 436-5487
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy www.aspirepublicschools.org 1009 66th Avenue Oakland, CA 94621 (510) 567-9631
Bay Area Technology School www.baytechschool.org/ 8251 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA 94605 (510) 382-9932
Envision Academy for Arts & Technology www.envisionacademy.org 1515 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 596-8901
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Lighthouse Community Charter High School www.lighthousecharter.org 444 Hegenberger Road Oakland, CA 94621 (510) 562-8801
Oakland Charter High School www.amps-ca.schoolloop.com 2433 Coolidge AVenue Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 436-0101
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy www.oakmil.org/admissions/ 3877 Lusk Street Oakland, CA 94608 (510) 594-3900
Oakland School for the Arts www.oakarts.org/admissions 530 18th Street Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 873-8800
Oakland Unity High School www.unityhigh.org/wordpress/admissions/ 6038 Brann Street Oakland, CA 94605 (510) 635-7170
San Lorenzo
KIPP King Collegiate High School www.kippbayarea.org/schools/king 2005 Via Barrett San Lorenzo, CA 95180 (510) 317-2330
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
Concord
Clayton Valley Charter High School www.claytonvalley.org 101 Alberta Way Concord, CA 94521 (925) 682-7474
El Cerrito
Summit Public Schools: K2 West Contra Costa County www.k2.summitps.org 1800 Elm Street El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 435-2032
Richmond
John Henry High School www.amps-ca.schoolloop.com 1402 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 235-2439
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond www.leadps.org/richmond/ 880 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 235-4522
Making Waves Academy www.makingwavesacademy.org 4123 Lakeside Drive Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 262-1511
26 Walnut Creek
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts www.cocospa.org 2730 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 235-1130
SAN FRANCSICO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
City Arts and Tech High www.es-cat.org 325 La Grande Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 841-2200
Gateway High School www.gatewayhigh.org 1430 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 749-3600
Leadership High www.leadershiphigh.org 350 Seneca Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 841-8910
KIPP San Francisco www.kippbayarea.org/schools/sfcollegeprep 1195 Hudson Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 643-6951
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Burlingame
Design Tech High School www.designtechhighschool.org 355 Oracle Parkway Redwood Shores, CA 94010 (650) 231-2701
Daly City
Summit Public Schools: Shasta www.summitps.org/apply 350 90th St, 2nd Floor Daly City, CA 94015 (415) 799-4719
East Palo Alto
Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy www.aspirepublicschools.org 1039 Garden Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 325-1460
East Palo Alto Academy www.stanfordnewschools.org/home/apply 1050 Myrtle Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 839-8900
Redwood City
Everest Public High School www.summitps.org/schools/california 455 Fifth Avenue Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 366-1050
28 Summit Preparatory Charter School www.summitps.org/schools/california 890 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 556-1110
SANTA CLARA COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
San Jose
ACE Charter High www.acecharter.org 1776 Educational Park Drive San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 251-1362
Downton College Preparatory School www.dcp.org/enroll-now/ 1402 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 271-8120
KIPP San Jose Collegiate www.kippbayarea.org/schools/sjcollegiate 1790 Educational Park Drive San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 937-3752
Latino College Prep www.sjlcpa.org 14271 Story Road San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 729-2281
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy www.sjvla.org 1855 Lucretia Avenue San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 384-4015
29 Summit Public School Rainier Campus www.summitps.org/schools/california 1750 South White Road San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 831-3104
Summit Public School Tahoma Campus www.summitps.org/schools/california 285 Blossom Hill Road San Jose, CA (408) 729-1981
University Preparatory Academy www.upasv.org 2315 Canoas Garden Ave San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 723-1839
Sunnyvale
Summit Denali www.summitps.org/schools/california/summit-denali 495 Mercury Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (669) 600-5695
SOLANO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
Vacaville
Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School www.buckingham.schoolloop.com 188 Bella Vista Road Vacaville, CA 95687 (707) 453-7300
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Vallejo
Mare Island Technology Academy (MIT) www.mitacademy.org/admissions 2 Positive Place Vallejo, CA 94589 (707) 552-6482
SONOMA COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
Rohnert Park
Credo High School www.credohigh.org/content/apply-credo 1300 Valley House Drive, Suite 100 Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 664-0600
Pathways Charter School www.pathwayscharter.org/ 150 Professional Center Drive, Suite C Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 585-6510
Santa Rosa
Northwest Prep Charter at Piner-Olivet School www.northwestprep.org 2590 Piner Road Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 522-3320
Roseland Charter www.roselandsd.org/RUP/ 100 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 545-0102
31 Applying to Public Schools
You must apply to public school in addition to any private or charter schools you decide to apply to. This is a safe guard in case your child is not accepted, is wait listed, or in case of an emergency preventing your child from attending the Private/Charter school of your choice.
Applying for a Public School will guarantee your child a seat in case of any of the above possibilities happen. Should any of the above possibilities happen and you do not have a Public School assigned then you will be forced to accept whatever Public High School has space available. That could mean a school located far from your home and/or job. If you accept a private/charter school option, you just need to call the school district to release your public school spot to someone else.
Most school districts have an attendance area for students who live within the city’s boundaries. You can locate your neighborhood school online. Families that have never attended a public school must enroll with the district. Enrollment is a two- part process: enrollment and school registration. The Parent or Guardian should call the school assigned to their residential address to learn more.
All 8th grade students must complete and return the Enrollment Forms. Enrollment forms can be completed online or at your district’s office. Once you complete the forms, please contact your school of residence or district’s office to submit and provide the necessary documentation. Enrollment will not be accepted until ALL documentation is received. If all required documents are not brought to the enrollment appointment you will be required to schedule another appointment.
32 Students generally attend the neighborhood school in the school district where their parents live, however parent/guardians may request a transfer to a different school or consider other attendance options. Students may attend a different school based on space availability through open enrollment or transfer request based on specific limited circumstances. There are two types of transfers: “intra-district,” which is a transfer to another school within the home district, and inter-district,” which is to a school in another district. Depending on space availability, your student may still be overflowed to another school site.
Oakland (includes all cities in the county of Alameda) and San Francisco Unified School District do not have attendance areas. New students should research schools, gather documentation, complete and submit application and receive assignment. Once you have gathered the documentation below, you must complete the Options application and submit it to your nearby District School or the Student Assignment Center. Applicants who participate in the initial round of applications have a very high rate of success in getting their top 3 choices.
What you need to apply
To apply for school, the parent/guardian of the student must provide the following documents:
• Parent/Guardian’s Current Picture ID • Students Birth Certificate or hospital record • Two or three proofs of home address • Full Transcript/most recent report card • Immunization Records up-to-date
33 5 doses DTap - 4 doses if at least one was given after 4th birthday 4 doses Polio (OPV and/or IPV) - 3 doses if at least one was given after 4th birthday 3 doses Hepatitis B (HBV) 2 doses Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) both on or after 1st birthday 1 dose Tdap Booster Shot (whooping cough) required on or after 7th birthday 1 dose Varicella (Chickenpox)
Please provide original documents and contact your school district to see what documents are acceptable as proof of residency as they differ from county to county. Also check to see if there are additional requirements like a student essay and/or family interview as some schools might require it.
Students who move into an attendance area will be reassigned to another school if there is no space at their grade level. Following is the priority order in which students will be enrolled in a school:
1. Students who reside in a schools attendance area 2. Students who were overflowed out of resident school the previous year 3. Students with previously approved open enrollment placement 4. Siblings of previously approved open enrollment placement 5. All new open enrollment applicants on a lottery basis
34 ALAMEDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) www.alameda.k12.ca.us 2060 Challenger Drive, Suite 200 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 337-7072
Albany Unified School District www.ausdk12.org 1051 Monroe Street Albany, CA 94706 (510) 558-3750
Berkeley Unified School District www.berkeleyschools.net 2020 Bonar Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 644-4500
Dublin Unified School District www.dublinusd.org 7471 Larkdale Avenue Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 828-2551
Emery Unified School District (EUSD) www.emeryusd.k12.ca.us/enrollment 1275 61st Street Emeryville, CA 94608 (510) 601-4000
Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) www.fremont.k12.ca.us 4210 Technology Drive Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 657-2350
35 Hayward Unified School District www.husd.us 24411 Amador Street Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 784-2600
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District www.livermoreschools.com/registration 685 East Jack London Boulevard Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 606-3200
New Haven Unified School District www.nhusd.k12.ca.us 34200 Alvarado Niles Rd Union City, CA 94587 (510) 4762625, ext. 0
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) www.ousd.k12.ca.us 1000 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 434-7790
Piedmont Unified School District www.piedmont.k12.ca.us 760 Magnolia Avenue Piedmont, CA 94611 (510) 594-2600
San Lorenzo Unified School District www.slzusd.org 15510 Usher Street San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (510) 317-4600
36 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Antioch Unified School District www.antioch.k12.ca.us 510 G Street Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 779-7500
Martinez Unified School District www.martinezusd.net 921 Susana Street Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 335-5800
Mt. Diablo Unified School District www.mdusd.org 1936 Carlotta Drive Concord, CA 94564 (925) 682-8000
Pittsburg Unified School District www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us 2000 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 473-2300
Pleasanton Unified School District www.pleasantonusd.net 4665 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 462-5500
West Contra Costa Unified School District www.wccusd.net 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 231-1100
37 MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Novato Unified School District www.nusd.org 1015 seventh Street Novato, CA 94945 (415) 897-4201
San Rafael City Schools https://srcs-ca.schoolloop.com 310 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 492-3200
Tamalpais Union High School District www.tamdistrict.org 395 Doherty Drive Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 945-3600
NAPA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Napa Valley School District www.nvusd.k12.ca.us 2425 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94558 (707) 253-3715
SAN MATEO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Jefferson Union High School District www.juhsd.net 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Suite 100 Daly City, CA 94015 (650) 550-7900
38 San Mateo Union High School District www.smuhsd.org/enrollment 650 North Delaware Street San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 558-2299
Sequoia Union High School District www.seq.org 480 James Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062 (650) 369-1411
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Francisco Unified School District www.sfusd.edu 555 Franklin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 241-6000
SANTA CLARA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
East Side High School District www.eshsd.org 830 North Capitol Avenue San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 347-5000
Santa Clara Unified School District www.scusd.net 1889 Lawrence Road Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 423-2000
39 SOLANO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Benicia Unified School District www.beniciaunified.org 350 East K Street Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 747-8300
Dixon Unified School District www.dixonusd.org 180 South First Street Dixon, CA 95620 (707) 693-6300
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District www.fsusd.org 2490 Hilborn Road Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 399-5000
Vacaville Unified School District www.vacavilleusd.org 401 Nut Tree Road Vacaville, CA 95687 (707) 453-6961
Vallejo City Unified School District www.vallejo.k12.ca.us 665 Walnut Ave Vallejo, CA 94592 (707) 556-8921, ext. 50002
40 SONOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Cotari-Rohnert Park Unified School District www.crpusd.org 7165 Burton Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 792-470
Geyserville Unified School District www.gusd.com/ 1300 Moody Lane Geyserville, CA 95441 (707) 857-3592
Healdsburg Unified School District https://healdsburgusd-ca.schoolloop.com 1028 Prince Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-3488
Petaluma Joint Union High www.petalumacityschools.org 200 Douglas Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 778-4813
Roseland School District www.roselandsd.org/ 1934 Biwana Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 545-0102
Santa Rosa City Schools www.srcs.k12.ca.us 211 Ridgway Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 528-5388
41 Sonoma Valley Unified School District www.svusdca.org 17850 Railroad Avenue Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-6000
West Sonoma County Union High School District wscuhsd.k12.ca.us 462 Johnson Street Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 824-6403
42 What to Expect in the Next Four Years
The next four years will be exciting because you will meet new people, be introduced to new classes, and participate in different activities. You can expect to be challenged; however, by keeping a positive perspective you will meet those challenges and continue achieving your goals.
High School is composed of four years with four different grade levels:
Freshman Year (9th grade): This is the first year of high school. Classes may be larger, more advanced, rules may be enforced differently than in your previous school, and the workload will have increased. There may be times of frustration, but it is important that you do not get discouraged and remember that everyone goes through the same thing during their first year.
Sophomore Year (10th grade): You will be a lot more comfortable in your high school setting. Your educational ability will continue to expand and you will have learned the formalities and procedures in your classes. Set goals for yourself and think about your interests because this year, you will continue with your required classes but will also have a choice in choosing elective courses that will influence your future.
Junior Year (11th grade): This is the year PSATs are taken. The PSAT, The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test, is a verbal and math practice test to prepare for the SAT I test generally taken in the spring of your junior year. For more information, contact the College Board (1-888-477-PSAT). Don’t panic about the PSAT. Use it as a tool to help you improve future SAT I scores. The National Merit Scholarship Program uses the PSAT/NMSQT scores from your Junior year as a way to determine if you are eligible for specific scholarship
43 opportunities. Some schools will also administer the ACT test for this purpose, and for organizations may use either junior year test as a qualifying score for their programs. Check with your counselor for more details.
Senior Year (12th grade): Graduation time! This is an amazing year. You might be a little overwhelmed with everything that is taking place, but this is the year that will prepare you for your transition into college. When choosing a college or university keep in mind all the factors you took into account when choosing a high school. Make sure to look into financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships for all colleges you have researched. There are deadlines and qualifications you will have to meet in order to receive aid. The test taken for college entrance is the SAT, Scholastic Aptitude Test. It has three parts- SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests and a Writing section. You can take the test as many times as you want.
Don’t forget to stay in touch with The BASIC Fund throughout High School & College! We want to hear from you, and can help with referrals to programs and services.
44 High School & College Programs Updated resource information on our website at www.basicfund.org
A Better Chance www.abetterchance.org
AACE Upward Bound www.jcycedhub.org/aace-talent-search.htm
Achieve www.achieveprogram.org
Bay Scholars Bayscholars.org
Breakthrough SF www.breakthroughsf.org
Choosing a High School www.greatschools.org/high-school
College Board www.collegeboard.org
College Track www.collegetrack.org
Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) www.eaop.berkeley.edu
East Bay College Fund www.eastbaycollegefund.org
45 FACE (East Bay Catholic High Schools) www.oakdiocese.org/giving/face
Foundation for a College Education www.collegefoundation.org
Kaplan www.kaptest.com
Peninsula Bridge www.peninsulabridge.org
Plan of Action for Challenging (PACT) www.pactinc.org
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
San Francisco College Access Center (SFCAC) jcycedhub.org/sfcac.htm
Students Rising Above www.studentsrisingabove.org
Student Outreach Services (SOS) www.sfsu.edu/~outreach
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