K-8 Apply Remotely
Now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year!
STEP 1
Join us for an Admissions Event
Register for the next virtual Q&A Info Session and RSVP for a Campus Tour.
Q&A Info Sessions are a great way to connect with our leadership and student engagement team and ask specific questions about our curriculum, learning outcomes and support, student life, and more.
Campus Tours allow visitors to see our facilities and step into the daily experiences of our students.
Early Action Applicants must meet the Early Action deadlines for priority consideration. Applications need to be submitted by November 30, 2022 (Reduced $65 application fee).
STEP 2
Complete the online application.
After you’ve had a chance to meet our team and get a better sense of the school, the next step is to submit an application. Note, there is an $85 application fee for Standard Applicants.
Early Action Applicants must meet the Early Action deadlines for priority consideration. Applications need to be submitted by November 30, 2022 (Reduced $65 application fee).
In accordance with BADA guidelines, Early Action notifications will be delivered on March 16, 2023.
Application fee waivers may be available for families who qualify. Please contact Lamar Johnson for consideration.
STEP 3
Prepare additional application materials.
Materials Needed from Kindergarten Applicants
Teacher Recommendation
Kindergarten applicants need to have (1) Kindergarten Teacher Recommendation Form (from a current teacher.)
Supporting Documentation
K-8 Applicants should send any additional supporting documents which may include the following: Testing for GATE, O.T. evaluations, 504 plans, IEP, or any other type of outside enrichment/support the student might be receiving.
Materials Needed from 1st Grade Applicants
Teacher Recommendation
- 1st Grade applicants need to have (1) 1st-8th grade Teacher Recommendation Form (from a current teacher) and (1) year of progress reports.
Transcripts
- 1st-8th Grade Applicants can complete a Transcript Request Form to give to their school to get the progress reports.
- 1st Grade applicants will need their kindergarten year report
Supporting Documentation
- K-8 Applicants should send any additional supporting documents which may include the following: Testing for GATE, O.T. evaluations, 504 plans, IEP, or any other type of outside enrichment/support the student might be receiving.
Materials Needed from 2nd-8th Grade Applicants
Teacher Recommendation
- 2nd-8th Grade applicants need to have (2) 1st-8th grade Teacher Recommendation Forms (required from the current year teacher and/or last year’s teacher)
Transcripts
- Applicants can complete a Transcript Request Form to give to their school to get the progress reports.
- 2nd-8th Grade applicants will need the last two years of progress reports/report cards.
Supporting Documentation
- K-8 Applicants should send any additional supporting documents which may include the following: Testing for GATE, O.T. evaluations, 504 plans, IEP, or any other type of outside enrichment/support the student might be receiving.
STEP 4
Apply for Individualized Family Tuition
Apply online for Individualized Family Tuition if you think you’ll need it. We understand that these are uncertain times financially for some, so we invite the conversation about planning financially for enrollment. Applying for 2023-24? IFT enrollment must be completed by Friday, January 23, 2023 (Early Action by December 2, 2022)* If you have questions about the process or paperwork, please Lamar Johnson at 510-665-8800 ext 159.
STEP 5
Schedule Assessment
Assessments will be held weekly starting in late January-February. Applicants will meet in small groups on a Saturday to complete activities designed to assess in math, reading, and writing.
Admissions notifications will be delivered to families on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 12 p.m.
For more information,
please contact:
Lamar Johnson
Director of Enrollment and Outreach
ljohnson@theberkeleyschool.org
The Berkeley School welcomes students of any race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin and accords them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at The Berkeley School. TBS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, scholarship programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.
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Ignite Curious Minds
Awaken Generous Hearts
Engage a Changing World
K – 8 Campus
1310 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Early Childhood Campus
2030 Francisco Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 849-8340