Admission Information Packet 2023-24

Admission Information Packet 2023-24

Purpose • Responsibility • Spirit

16 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 | episcopaldaysanmateo.org | 650.274.0700

Welcome to Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew At Episcopal Day, our nurturing teachers, small class sizes, and close-knit community serve as an excellent foundation for all our students. Episcopal Day graduates depart our school equipped with intellectual curiosity, confidence, and compassion.

This packet helps further inform and answer your initial questions about Episcopal Day School and our admissions process.

We invite you to attend one of our many admissions events in the fall and early winter. These admissions events include in-person and virtual sessions, from Learning-in-Action campus tours to an information session about our Episcopal Values, Diversity, and Leadership. Please register for these events through your Ravenna portal.

We hope the information you find in this packet inspires you to learn more about Episcopal Day and connect with us.

Episcopal Day At-A-Glance Our Mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.

48% Students of Color

Our Core Values Academic Excellence Service to Others Respect for Diversity Compassionate Community

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Our Learning Spaces Maker Lab Art Studio Renovated Classrooms Subterraneum Gym New Playgrounds Music Room

2 World Languages Spanish: Pre-K to 8th Grade Spanish & Mandarin: 5th-8th Grade

Students

We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive community, which represents diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs.

98% of students participate in athletics Beyond the Classroom A variety of experiential learning and team building adventures play a key role in bringing our curriculum to life.

6:1 Student to Teacher Ratio

26 Sports Teams Including soccer, lacrosse, cross-country, basketball, flag football, volleyball, and tennis.

Our faculty has an average of years of experience

15

and benefits from an institutional commitment to professional development.

Class Sizes contain 14-16 in Lower School and 13-16 in Middle School

10% of families are Episcopal We welcome families of all religious faiths in addition to families that are non-religious.

$1

Million Over in tuition assistance is dedicated for our families on an annual basis.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Strategic Plan

Organizational Assessment

View the Episcopal Day School Strategic Plan for DEI.

Our school is committed to completing the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism (AIM) every three to five years. This assessment provides us with a deep understanding of the climate of inclusion on our campus, and informs how we advance initiatives.

View Plan

School Programming Episcopal Day is committed to Social Emotional Learning, Learning for Justice Standards, Pollyana Curriculum, and inclusive Chapel services.

Faculty & Staff Professional Development Episcopal Day faculty and staff participates in several professional development programs and trainings including The National SEED Project, Just Cause, and Gender Spectrum. These trainings provide professional and peer-led opportunities to drive personal, organizational, and societal change toward greater equity and diversity.

Learn More About DEI School Events Students, faculty, and staff enjoy the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Highlights Week each year, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and other multicultural celebrations throughout the year.

Service LEARNING

“The best leaders are those who take time to serve others.”

Episcopal Day prepares students to be leaders of positive change in the world. All students explore how to be a compassionate neighbor and proactive agent of positive change by diving into gradelevel service learning units in the classroom which culminate in hands-on projects. The footprint of Episcopal Day students can be seen and felt throughout the San Mateo community and beyond.

Mustangs Are The Heart of San Mateo Being in the heart of San Mateo, our ability to take students out of the classroom and explore areas just beyond our campus provides an authentic bridge between classroom lessons and the greater community around us.

OUR STUDENTS CAN BE SEEN Exploring the San Mateo Creek as they tap into their creative minds and explore water quality and pollution.

Conducting park cleanups in Central Park as they explore the varieties of plastics and glass and how they impact our environment and our oceans.

Conducting food drives for the Samaritan House.

Singing for our senior neighbors at the Peninsula Regent.

Parents as Partners

Episcopal Day students benefit from a strong partnership between home and school. From the first day to the last, school life is bustling with activities, events, assemblies, performances, and field trips supported directly or indirectly by parents and guardians.

Many volunteering activities are coordinated through the Day School Parents Association (DSPA) and managed by a parent committee that meets monthly.

Parent and guardian volunteering and engagement in school life are essential to instill a sense of leadership and service in our students.

Mustang

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (MAP)

MAP is designed to meet our families' needs and our students' interests by providing afterschool activities Monday through Friday for all pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. Time is set aside in the afternoon for free play and families can sign up for various enrichment classes.

The Mustang Afterschool Program operates on a full-day basis and occasionally during parent and teacher conferences.

After-School Enrichment Program (Pre-Kindergarten to Fourth Grade) In addition to The Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP), students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade have the option of participating in our afterschool enrichment program. We work with qualified individuals and organizations to make sure our after-school enrichment program provides the best experiences for our students.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (Annual fees apply at a flat rate) Morning Care: Begins at 7:30 am (Monday to Friday) Afternoon Care: Available until 6 pm

First Through Eighth Grade (Hourly rates apply) Morning Care: Begins at 7:30 am Car-Pool Wait (for students waiting for older siblings): 2:45 pm to 3:40 pm Afternoon Care: Available until 6 pm

Frequently Asked Questions Where do students attend high school?

Our students are well prepared and attend highly selective independent, boarding, parochial, and public high schools.

Our high school guidance team helps families find the best fit for their child.

In recent years, our alumni have gone on to attend the following high schools: Aragon High School • Bell Creek Academy • Burlingame High School Carlmont High School • Crystal Springs Uplands School • Drew School • Hillsdale High School • Interlochen Center for the Arts • International High School of San Francisco • Junipero Serra High School • Lick-Wilmerding High School • Menlo School • Menlo-Atherton High School • Notre Dame High School • Sacred Heart Prep • San Mateo High School • Saint Francis High School • St. Ignatius College Prep • Stevenson School • Sugar Bowl Academy • The Nueva School • The Urban School • Woodside Priory

Do you have to be religious or Episcopal to attend Episcopal Day? No, in fact, only 10% of our families are Episcopalian. We welcome and affirm students from all faith traditions and those who do not have a background of faith. We engage in inclusive common worship and respect the dignity of every human being.

What is the daily schedule?

Pre-Kindergarten: 8 am to 2:45 pm Kindergarten: 8 am to 2:55 pm Grades 1-2: 7:50 am to 3:10 pm Grades 3-4: 7:50 am to 3:20 pm Grades 5-6: 8 am to 3:30 pm Grades 7-8: 8 am to 3:40 pm *Wednesdays are a late start day and all students start at 9 am and end the day at the times listed above by grade.

Does Episcopal Day offer extended care and enrichment programs?

Morning care is available 7:30 to 8 am (9 am on Wednesdays). The Mustang Afterschool Program (MAP) provides afterschool activities Monday through Friday from dismissal until 6 pm for all students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Time is set aside in the afternoon for free play and families also have the option to sign up for enrichment classes, ranging from sports to music.

Does Episcopal Day provide tuition assistance?

Episcopal Day is committed to making our educational program available to families from all walks of life. Our hope is that all mission-aligned families can afford an Episcopal Day education regardless of their social or economic background.

The tuition assistance application is entirely separate from our need-blind process.

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew welcomes students and families of all races, colors, genders, sexual orientations, and national and ethnic origins to all the school's rights, privileges, programs, and activities.

What are the 2022-23 Tuition Rates?

Pre-Kindergarten: $28,940 Kindergarten through 4th Grade: $39,850 5th through 8th Grade: $43,075

Which world languages do you offer?

All students study Spanish in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Students may choose between Spanish or Mandarin when beginning their fifth grade year and continue through eighth grade.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

What is Ravenna?

Ravenna is an easy-to-use, centralized, and complete application platform that makes the process for parents — from submitting forms and scheduling events to monitoring statuses, viewing decisions, and signing contracts — simple!

Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Checklist Application Due January 19, 2024 1. Create a profile on Ravenna, search for Episcopal Day, click "apply."

2. Register for a Lower School Virtual Information Session on Ravenna.

3. Register for a Episcopal Values, Diversity & Leadership virtual session on Ravenna.

4. Register for a Learning-in-Action Campus Tour on Ravenna.

5. Complete the online application and submit the $100 non-refundable application fee.

Submitting your application: a. Submit a teacher recommendation. You will email this form directly to your child’s teacher through the Ravenna portal. b. Submit your parent statement.

6. The Episcopal Day admissions team will reach out to you upon receipt of your application to schedule your child for a pre-kindergarten playdate assessment.

7. Attend additional virtual events: (register through Ravenna).

All School Open House Charles House Come & Play Tuition Assistance Q&A

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

Kindergarten Admissions Checklist Application Due January 19, 2024 1. Create a profile on Ravenna, search for Episcopal Day, click "apply."

2. Register for a Lower School Virtual Information Session on Ravenna.

3. Register for a Episcopal Values, Diversity & Leadership virtual session on Ravenna.

4. Register for a Learning-in-Action Campus Tour on Ravenna.

5. Complete the online application and submit the $100 non-refundable application fee.

Submitting your application: a. Submit a teacher recommendation. You will email this form directly to your child’s teacher through the Ravenna portal. b. Submit your parent statement.

6. All Kindergarten applicants are required to attend our Kindergarten Playdate Assessment morning in early February 2024.

7. Attend additional Virtual Events: (register through Ravenna).

All School Open House Episcopal Day Come & Play Morning Tuition Assistance Q&A

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

1st Through 4th Grade Admissions Checklist Application Due January 19, 2024

1. Create a profile on Ravenna, search for Episcopal Day, click "apply."

2. Register for a Lower School Virtual Information Session on Ravenna.

3. Register for a Episcopal Values, Diversity & Leadership virtual session on Ravenna.

4. Register for a Learning-in-Action Campus Tour on Ravenna.

5. Apply: Complete the online application and submit the $100 non-refundable application fee.

Submitting your application: a. Submit a teacher recommendation. You will email this form directly to your child’s teacher through the Ravenna portal. b. Submit your parent statement. c. Submit your child's transcript.

6. Qualified applicants will be invited to a one-on-one interview and assessment with a gradelevel teacher.

7. Attend additional Virtual Events: (register through Ravenna).

All School Open House Lower School Open House Tuition Assistance Q&A

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

5th Through 8th Grade Admissions Checklist Application Due January 5, 2024

1. Create a profile on Ravenna, search for Episcopal Day, click "apply."

2. Register for a Middle School Virtual Information Session on Ravenna.

3. Register for a Episcopal Values, Diversity & Leadership virtual session on Ravenna.

4. Register for a Learning-in-Action Campus Tour on Ravenna.

5. Apply: Complete the online application and submit the $100 non refundable application fee.

Submit the application a. Submit a teacher recommendation. You will email this form directly to your child’s teacher through the Ravenna portal. b. Submit your parent statement. c. Submit your child's transcript. d. Register for Online Writing Sample with Test Innovators.

6. All Middle School applicants are required to attend our Middle School Shadow Day. Please register on Ravenna.

7. Attend additional Virtual Events: (register through Ravenna).

All School Open House Tuition Assistance Q&A

Hear what our students, families, and faculty have to say about Episcopal Day. Our Community

Faculty: In Their Own Words

Hear our students, families, and faculty speak to the unique feeling that is the Episcopal Day community.

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Have any questions? We would love to assist you!

Tish Scola

Roxy Nielsen

Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

tscola@epsicopaldaysanmateo.org 650-274-0728

rnielsen@epsicopaldaysanmateo.org 650-274-0775