Transition to high school

Each year, the high school admissions process in the Bay Area seems to become ever more daunting.  With different procedures and timelines for public school lotteries and independent school applications, as well as the rapidly changing landscape regarding standardized testing, we know every family needs a deep and trusted partnership.

Thus, at PKS, we offer extensive, individualized high school guidance and transition support for all families.  This support comes from our high school guidance counselor and the rest of the transition team.

Every student joins a high school guidance course in the spring of 7th grade. This course begins by asking students to reflect on their hopes and dreams so they can make a wise and strategic next step – be it to an independent, public, parochial, boarding, or international school. The course prepares students for standardized testing; for interviews; and for writing essays and applications.

Every parent gets individualized support from our high school guidance counselor.  This includes 1:1 strategy sessions, reminders about deadlines, hints and pep talks, and– most of all– the confidence that comes from working with someone who holds years of experience in this field.

We welcome your questions! Contact Angela Dumalig, Head of High School Guidance

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High school matriculation

PKS graduates from the Classes of 2021–2026 have enrolled at:

College acceptances

Members of PKS’s first two graduating classes, the Classes of 2021 and 2022, have received offers of admission from colleges and universities including: