Tour Information:

The first step in the admissions process is to tour the Golden Hills School Campus.
To schedule a tour, call Golden Hills School at 916-933-0100.  Tours are generally given between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Application for Admission:

The second step in the admissions process is to complete the application for admission.  Transcripts and Standardized Test Scores (when applicable) will be submitted along with the application fee of $25.

 
Testing and Interview:

The final step in the admissions process is for the prospective student to complete an assessment process.  Our admission policy requires that students meet certain entrance requirements at different grade levels. 

    Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Prospective students will complete a readiness assessment which includes the ability to follow multiple step verbal instructions, with one of our professionals.  

The prospective junior kindergarten student will be four years old by September 1 and the prospective kindergarten student will be five years old by September 1.

    First Grade

Prospective students will complete a first grade assessment which includes reading, writing and arithmetic with one of our professionals. In addition, students are assessed on their ability to follow multiple step verbal instructions.  This, combined with shadow day visits, teacher observations, report card review, and administrative input, completes the assessment process.

The prospective student will be six years old by September 1 and will have completed a kindergarten program.

 

    Second through Eighth Grade

The administration will review the prospective student’s standardized test scores and report cards for the previous two years.  

Prospective students will attend a shadow day and be administered a grade level screening.  This, combined with teacher observations, report card review, and administrative input, completes the assessment process.

At GHS we offer our students “A Complete Education” at a value we feel is un-matched in the Sacramento area.  In addition to the basics in english, math and science, we offer enrichment courses and modules in drama, music, computer science, Spanish, personal development, physical education and after school sports programs.

Our parents generously volunteer to supplement the teacher’s curriculum by teaching modules in their areas of expertise: computers, science, sports education, etc.  The dedication of GHS teachers and administration, combined with strong parental values provided GHS with state-of-the-art facilities for music, drama, dance and computer science.

GHS students have consistently scored above the 80th percentile in standardized testing in math, reading and language arts.  GHS students are recognized by administrators in both private and public high schools as academically well prepared and mature individuals.  More than 85% of GHS students have gone on to college with some receiving scholarships, awards and other forms of recognition for their outstanding performance.

At GHS, we teach, practice and continuously reinforce what we call a values based education and believe this significantly contributes to the lack of disciplinary issues at the school.  GHS teachers quote this lack of disciplinary issues as a major contributor towards their effectiveness as educators and the results their students achieve.

Our policy of small class sizes and ability level grouping enables us to effectively teach to your child’s abilities and pace.  High performing students are continuously challenged and the self confidence of those needing extra help in certain areas is maintained.

A Complete Education from GHS can provide your child with the foundational tools to become a leader; respected and admired for their integrity, character and academic achievement be it in the sciences or the arts.

Please call to schedule an appointment to tour of our school and further discussion of the complete education we can offer your child.

GHS maintains a secure directory of family information.  These pages allow your family to provide us with the accurate information about your family and your children.  This directory will be used for mailings, email lists, class rosters, etc. 

Information to collect before beginning includes:

The logon ID and password delivered to your home.

Emergency and non-emergency contact information (addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc)

Health insurance carrier information

Field trip car-pool vehicle information: License number, registration expiration, insurance carrier policy numbers, etc

Field trip car-pool driver information: Driver license numbers, expirations, etc

Student medical information: policy numbers, lists of allergies, medicines, etc.

After logging in, you will be asked questions over the next 10 screens.  Continue answering questions until the "You're Done" message appears. 

Privacy is our primary goal.  This web site will not allow access of information without proper ID and password.  If you forgot your sign-on information, please call the front office.

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