Families seeking an academically robust, character-driven education, a diverse and inclusive community that inspires joyful participation, and the opportunity to take advantage of the abundant offerings on our campus are the ideal fit for SD. Every year, our Admissions Committee selects students who are eager to explore, discover, and collaborate with their peers, and who will enrich the class and school community with their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills.

Students are required to be five years old by September 1, however we assess each applicant individually and will occasionally admit a student who is not yet five years old by September 1.

While we do not have a sibling policy, our school values our community deeply; as such, we offer an early application and notification date for current families with Kindergarten sibling applicants.

We are committed to making our school accessible to families from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. Our Indexed Tuition program supports the commitment to attract and enroll a diverse student body. Approximately 35% of our K-12 families pay tuition below the top of the index. To learn more about Indexed Tuition and find out how to apply, please visit www.sandomenico.org/admissions/tuition

• K-8 enrollment: 340; K-12 enrollment: 680
• Grades K-3: One homeroom per grade, with 20-24 students and two full-time, credentialed teachers in each homeroom
• Grades 4-5: Two homerooms per grade, with 16-20 students and one full-time, credentialed teacher and one part-time, a credentialed teacher in each homeroom
• Grades 6-8: 60 students per grade with three sections in each grade

Thanks to our comprehensive bus service, SD students come to us from across the Bay Area, including Marin County, San Francisco, and the East Bay, with 31 zip codes represented.

Bus service is a benefit available to students at all grade levels and is covered in the annual tuition. Please visit the Bus & Transportation page of our website to learn more.

Lower School: 8:10 am - 3:10 pm
Middle School: 8:05 am - 3:10 pm

SD students love school and continue to have fun beyond the school day. Our after school program, EXTra, runs from 3:10 pm -5:00 pm, and offers Lower School students space to explore, play, create, and complete homework in a safe, nurturing environment, all while developing friendships across grade levels. Additionally, students can choose from a wide variety of after school enrichment classes in our Panther After School Enrichment (PASE) program.

Yes. Both morning soup and lunch are included in the annual tuition. Our distinctive dining-service provider, the Epicurean Group, is dedicated to serving locally sourced organic food, sometimes from our own one-acre garden.

Our dedicated Student Support and Wellness Team, which includes learning specialists, counselors, and our Director of Health Services, ensures that all students thrive during their time at SD and beyond. Our Learning Support staff partners with families and teachers to implement innovative strategies and accommodations, when appropriate, while our Counselors offer programs that enhance the wellness of all students.

Please visit Student Support & Wellness for more information.

We believe that homework is essential to the development of good study habits and is an important part of students’ academic success. Homework assignments are designed to reinforce concepts that have been presented in class, foster students’ creativity, and teach students to work independently. Homework serves to deepen students’ understanding and strengthen their love of learning rather than provide busywork.

Our students are well prepared to attend exceptional colleges and universities across the US and the globe. A complete list of schools to which our students have matriculated over the past four years can be found on the college counseling page of our website.

We are proud of our dedicated, credentialed educators, many of whom hold advanced degrees. Committed to growth, our faculty participates in ongoing professional development, honing their craft, understanding the latest neuro-scientific research as it pertains to education, expanding their cultural proficiency, and finding new ways to integrate innovative technologies into the curriculum. Our faculty draws from a wealth of combined experience, and is an enduring source of pride and inspiration to our community.

We welcome parent participation in all aspects of school life. Our Parent Service Association offers a variety of volunteer opportunities from helping with our annual Garden Fair, to driving on field trips, and designing sets for theatre productions. Our parents relish the bonds they build through school involvement, and their engagement is vital to our vibrant K-12 community.