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CDS has an excellent track record of having our students accepted at their schools of choice.  \nThis information is intended as an introduction to the high school search and application process. Starting in August, you will receive regular communication regarding high school admission events, test dates, deadlines, and other matters to help you in this process.  \nCDS has always viewed the high school search and application process as a team effort. Principal responsibility for the process rests with the eighth-grade students and their parents. However, CDS has a comprehensive program designed to help your family navigate the high school search and application process. Administrators and faculty experienced in the process are here to support and assist your child and your family. However, they do not “place” your child in a high school. Admission to highschool in San Francisco is competitive, and at the end of the day, the high schools themselves determine to whom they will offer admission. The CDS team has relationships with the high schools and our program is well-known and respected.  \nThe CDS high school team consists of:  \n● Amanda Richard, High School Transition Counselor, [amandar@cds-sf.org](amandar@cds-sf.org)  \n● Middle School Director  \n● Head of School  \n● Eighth Grade Humanities Teacher  \n● Seventh/Eighth Grade Math Teacher  \nAmanda Richard is the point person for the CDS team, so she is the person to contact first if you have questions or concerns. One of the first steps is to arrange a one-on-one meeting to discuss your child, the schools in which your child and family may be interested, and any concerns you may have about the highschool search and application process. In addition, Amanda will meet one-on-one with your child to get to know them better.  \nHigh School Process Study Hall  \nIn the fall, all eighth graders will participate in a study hall dedicated to the high school application process. This class is designed to support your child and may include:  \n● Check-ins with each student about high schools they are interested in, the status of scheduling visits and open houses, application deadlines, etc.  \n● Discussions about the high school application process designed to provide emotional support foryour child as well as guidance for behavior during school visits and interviews (how to be yourself, proper body language, etc.)  \n● Classroom time dedicated to writing and revising the student personal essay and other components of the application. Using this time wisely has proven to be critical to managing the application process.  \n● Interview practice  \nFive Steps to High School  \nThe high school search and application process follows a predictable timeline and can be broken down into five steps:  \n1. Research Your Options and Prepare for the Process (Now-August)  \n2. Visit Schools (September-December)  \n3. Apply (October-January)  \n4. Wait (January-March)  \n5. Decide (Mid-March)  \nStaying on top of the timeline is the best way to minimize stress and maximize your opportunity to schedule visits, tests, auditions, shadow days, open houses, [etc. at](etc. at) the schools you are interested in on the dates and times that work for your family.  \nStep 1. Research Your Options and Prepare for the Process (Now-August)  \nTake the time now and over the summer to learn about the public, independent (private), faith-based (parochial), and charter school options in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Also, consider boarding school as a possible option.  \n● This spring and summer, check out the high school websites. Most high school websites have comprehensive and prominently-displayed admission sections that answer many questions about the school. As a starting point, we have pr","cbCaie8usSignYLu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie8usSignYLu","pdf",151748,"English","# Introduction\n## High School Process Study Hall\n# Five Steps to High School\n## Step 1. Research Your Options and Prepare for the Process (Now-August)","[{\"question\":\"Who is responsible for the high school application process at CDS?\",\"answer\":\"Principal responsibility rests with eighth-grade students and their parents, while CDS administrators and faculty provide guidance and support. 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