Deciding upon a school is an incredibly important step in the education of your child. We welcome you to learn more about our customized programs.
From highly gifted students who find a regular classroom setting too limiting to students who want a customized coaching approach to shine academically, we work with students to maximize both their learning experience and their
self-confidence.
Application process
1. Review the application
Review the application and student handbook and gather materials you need to submit:
Student essay
Request for student records
Letters of recommendation
$125 application fee
2. Student Essay
Please have your student answer the following questions in a maximum of 300 words.
The essay must be uploaded to the application site before you can submit.
What have you done to prepare yourself for a new school year, both in and out of the classroom?
What do you hope to contribute and accomplish over the next three–six years?
Why do you want to attend MSS?
3. Request for student records
A physical parent/guardian signature is required for the release of student records. Please request and sign a Release of School Records form from your student’s current school and have them return the educational records to Main Street Scholars.
60 Stone Pine Road, Suite 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
attn: Dawn McGee, Head of School
4. Letters of introduction
Two letters of introduction—one each from the principal and a teacher—are required, especially if a student has any inconsistency in his or her academic performance or disciplinary issues.
The school should submit these letters directly to Main Street Scholars.
60 Stone Pine Road, Suite 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
attn: Dawn McGee, Head of School
5. Submit your application
Make sure you have read the student handbook and have your student essay ready to include.
