We have limited openings in the elementary grades for the 2011-12 school year. If you are interested in applying for these grades, please contact Diane Larrabee, Director of Admission, at (415) 861-5432 x322.

To apply for admission to grades 1-4 for the 2012-13 school year, complete the steps outlined below. We have an online application; paper applications are available during tours and Open Houses. Please visit the school before applying.

For fall 2012 enrollment, an applicant's file must be complete and all forms received by Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in order for the student to be considered in the first round of decisions mailed on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Late applicants will be considered for any remaining openings after March 22, 2012 as their files are completed.

Grades 1-4 Admission Procedure

1. Schedule school visit.
2. Return completed application and parent/guardian statement, including a $75 application fee.
3. Submit teacher evaluation form to child's teacher after December 1; teachers need to return completed form directly to CDS.
4. Submit school records form to Registrar at child's current school after December 1; Registrar needs to send records directly to CDS.
5. Arrange student visit and parent conversation (scheduled by Admission Office). After your application is complete, the Admission Office will schedule a visit for your child as well as a 20-30 minute parent conversation with a member of the admission team.

Admission application
Grades 1-4 admission policies
Teacher evaluation form (grade 1)
Teacher evaluation form (grades 2-8)
School records release form

For more information, contact Amanda Richard, Assistant Director of Admission, (415) 861-5432 x337.