Beyond Middle School

We prepare our middle school students for the next step, high school. Equally as important, we collaborate with families to find the right school for their child and walk them through every step of the process.

Preparation for high school begins in 7th grade and includes

meetings with the student and their families to clarify interests, share the options available, and recommend a schedule of visits
students engage in a reflection project in 8th grade in which they will reflect on their strengths, challenges, interests, questions, and lessons learned to be included in their applications to high schools
practice interviews for students
and more

High School Counseling Process

Schoolhouse supports each graduate and their family to find the best high school to match the students’ interests, needs, and goals. Accordingly the high school counseling process entails personal support from the head of school and middle school faculty. Below is an overview of the process and timeline.

Overview of the Process

The head of school meets with families to cover the topics below.

Get to know school options both public, private, and beyond
How to navigate the process
Tuition Assistance guidance
Counseling and advice throughout the process
Parent and student surveys regarding school choice
Schoolhouse assists in creating a quality list of appropriate prospective schools

Timeline

Spring of 7th Grade

Meeting with families to review the process

Summer before 8th Grade

Complete School Preference surveys
Meet with Head of School

Fall of 8th Grade

Passion Project due
Regular check ins about scheduling tours and school options
Update shared school interest list with Head of School
Transcript and recommendation requests requests due by December 1 or earlier

Winter of 8th Grade

Applications due
Reflection Project due
Wait patiently

Spring of 8th Grade

Most decisions arrive in March
Acceptances, waitlists, and decisions

Alumni of Schoolhouse Attend these High Schools

Bayhill High School

The Bay School

Jewish Community High School

Lick Wilmerding High School

Proof School

San Francisco Girls School

Stanbridge Academy