Ask
At SD, our core values of study reflection community and service are reinforced by our inquiry-based learning approach We teach even our youngest students how to think rather than what to think. As a result, students become curious, expansive, and creative thinkers. We encourage inquiry and never tire of questions because we
Big Questions “I love spending time in thegarden w th my h gh school buddy!” - M RA W
At SD, students love to grow and learn, not only in our classrooms, but also in our Visual Arts Studio, 3D Makers Lab, Music Conservatory, one-acre organic garden, and on our playing fields. We foster a growth mindset in all students by stretching their minds, tapping into their insatiable curiosity, and modeling a joyful, lifelong love of learning. The result? Bright-eyed, eager students ready to devour learning in a Kindergarten environment that feels like a celebration! What do you love about SD Kindergarten? “I love readingSO many books!”
Did You Know?
understand that for our children, the world is a vast and wondrous place; when children ask the ubiquitous “WHY?” they are attempting in earnest to demystify the world around them. Our job is to guide them on that path with innovative teaching and plenty of encouragement, allowing them to become their best and most inspired selves!
“I ove writing about anima s in Writing Workshop - EANA V “I love tha we get our own playground ” - THOMAS S - VARUN K “I love using my super read ng powe s ” - ANABEL O
33% of K-12 SD families pay below the top of the Tuition Index Our after-care program provides nurturing and fun environment every day until 5:30 pm We offer after-school lessons in swimming, music, tennis, and more Private buses are included in tuition and extend across the Bay Area Our student to teacher ratio is 7:1
SD’s Music Conservatory includes 25 instrumental practice studios Mandarin and Spanish programs are offered to students, K-12
Our one-acre organic garden is home to our award-winning sustainability program
Healthy hot lunch and morning soup are provided daily
We invite you to visit us and discover why learning is a celebration at SD! Call Admissions at 415.258.1905 or email us at admissions@sandomenico.org
Give of Yourself
Rooted in our core values and commitment to social justice, service learning is woven into the fabric of everyday life at SD. We celebrate our students’ innate desire to give of themselves, through projects on campus and in the community. From the simplest act of tending our garden and delivering handpicked flower bouquets to teachers or baking bread for a local retirement community, our kindergartners develop a sense of place and purpose in the world–a world that will one day depend on their altruism and action.
Kindness Matters
Because we understand that a child’s social well-being and emotional development are inextricably related to their ability to thrive, our teachers develop in our students a deep sense of self and an automatic default to kindness and integrity Educators call this “social and emotional learning.”
We call it education on purpose because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students; it develops great people. At SD, we are a community of belonging, where students, staff, and families are dedicated to inclusion, kindness, and respect for all.
