Glenridge students
Admissions Process | Commitment to Diversity | Tuition for 2012-2013 | Scholarships | Siblings
The admissions process for the 2012-13 school year has ended. The admissions process for the 2013-14 school year will begin in September, 2012.
Admissions Process
The Application Process
There are 3 steps in the Glenridge application process. Parents of children
who were born on or before October 1, 2010 are eligible to apply for
the 2013-2014 school year.
- Attend a Prospective Parent Meeting (PPM)
At the Prospective Parent Meeting, Glenridge parents and the director will provide information about parent responsibilities, cost, and the developmentally appropriate curriculum. There will be a brief tour of each classroom and a question and answer period. The PPM is for PARENTS ONLY; please do not bring children. PPMs are held at the school, rain or shine. The program begins at 11:00 and ends at about 12:30. If your child was born on or before October 1, 2010 then sign up for a Prospective Parent Meeting.Prospective Parent Meeting Dates (PPMs)
- Saturday September 22nd
- Sunday October 21st
- Sunday November 18th
- Saturday January 12th
- Saturday March 2nd***
***Families who attend a PPM, tour the school, and submit an application by the priority deadline of February 15, 2013 will receive a decision letter by March 15, 2013. All applications received after the priority deadline will be considered based on space availability. Those families attending the March 2nd PPM and touring afterwards will be notified in early April of enrollment opportunities.
Get a map and directions to Glenridge.
- Schedule a visit to the school with your child
After you have attended a PPM, you will be able to schedule a visit to the school with your child, where you will have an opportunity to observe your child in the classroom. You can speak to current Glenridge parents and staff members, who will answer any questions.
- Submit a completed application with $35.00 application fee
You can pick up a Glenridge application at the PPM, and mail it in once you have completed the PPM and tour.
Commitment to Diversity
Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School is committed to maintaining a diverse and vibrant membership that reflects the healthy and enriching diversity found in San Francisco as a whole. This commitment is demonstrated through our actions in seeking new membership, in hiring new staff, in planning and executing our curriculum, in budgeting scholarships and special programs, and is embodied in our ongoing strategic plan.
Tuition for 2012-2013
The rate listed is per month. A slot is a 3 hour program.
- 3 slots $243.00
- 4 slots $324.00
- 5 slots $405.00
Tuition is due the first day of each month beginning September 1. A security deposit in the amount of 50% of one month's tuition is due upon acceptance to Glenridge.
In addition to tuition, parents are required to participate in fundraising activities throughout the year such as scrip, auction, raffle and annual fund. Some of these have an amount that is required to be paid. See Fundraising section for more information.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available each year. Scholarship forms are available during the enrollment process and should be submitted to Membership. Membership reviews scholarship applications twice a year. Applicant and recipient names remain confidential.
Siblings
Siblings must apply by February 15 of the year they wish to start school. At the time of application, the board will determine whether a family is in good standing. Alumni families in good standing will be considered for sibling preference. Families must pay the application fee for a sibling.
