Admissions Procedures

 

Please note that students applying to the fall of 2012 Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 1, 2012.

The following steps outline the Lower School admissions process:

  • Tours We offer school tours for parents beginning in October. Throughout this fall, we will also host evening and Saturday discussions. At these scheduled events, you will learn about Quaker values, curriculum and programs, and our plans for future growth. You will also have a chance to meet current parents, faculty, and board members. Please refer to the Admissions Events page for the schedule.
  • Application and Fees Please submit the SFFS Kindergarten application form and a family photo, along with an application fee of $90 to the Admissions office by December 14, 2011. (If the application fee is of concern, please discuss with Yvette Bonaparte, Director of Admissions.) Applying early in the process will increase the likelihood of receiving your preferred parent interview time and your preferred student visit date.

  • Applications to 1st - 8th grades are due on January 18, 2012.
  • Teacher Recommendation Form Sign and submit the Teacher Recommendation form to your child’s current teacher. The teacher should send this form directly to San Francisco Friends School by January 18, 2012.

After the application is received, the admissions team will schedule:

  • An Individual Parent Interview in order to learn about your family and to share the mission of San Francisco Friends School. Interviews for parents of Kindergarten applicants will be conducted only from October 20, 2011 through February 1, 2012.
  • A Student Visit for your child, which will include participation in small group activities and a brief individual meeting with a teacher. We look forward to spending time with each child in our effort to best understand his or her unique characteristics and talents.
  • If applying for Tuition Assistance, please refer to the Tuition Information page for deadlines. Tuition Assistance applications are available on request.

  • Letters of recommendation and first choice letters are not required.
  • Admissions decisions are mailed on March 15, 2012 in accordance with all San Francisco K-8 independent schools. Parents are expected to respond by March 22, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Please contact Yvette Bonaparte, Director of Admissions, with any further questions, at (415) 565-0400 x136 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .