We’re so glad you are here! If you’re looking for a school that will partner with your family as your student charts the waters of learning and growing up, you’ve come to the right place.
Our primary goal is to help you become acquainted with Brightworks and determine whether it's the right fit for your child and your family. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing the exciting educational journey that awaits.
We understand that navigating the school application process can be overwhelming. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions at anytime!
Choose Your Path: In Person or Virtual
Every family's needs are different. That's why we're offering multiple Open House options to suit your preferences and schedule. Whether you join us in person or from the comfort of your home, you'll have the chance to experience the magic of Brightworks.
Weekend Informational Open House: Oct 5, 10-12
Weekend Informational Open House: Nov 16, 10-12 and 1-3pm
Evening Informational Open House: Dec 4, 7-9pm
BI&PoC Family Night: Jan 16, 5:30-7pm
on campus at 682 Schofield Rd, SF
Lunch Overview and Q&A: Dec 11, 12-1pm
Lunch Overview and Q&A: Jan 8, 12-1pm
Thank you for your interest! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at admissions@sfbrightworks.org
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We know that prospective families might have questions that only current Brightworks parents would be able to answer. This parent-only Q&A session will be hosted by a handful of our current families from elementary, middle, and high school. Join them to get your questions answered about what life at Brightworks for a family looks like from the ground!
Families are welcome to join us for a tour of the Brightworks campus. There will be opportunities to ask questions and peek into the spaces. This tour is available to families with students of all ages. Looking forward to showing you the space!
Join us on Zoom to get an overview of the K-5 elementary experience, hear from staff and parents, and ask questions about the unique play- and project-based experience at our school.
UPDATE: Due to weather and flooding issues in our building, we are cancelling this tour. We appreciate your understanding!
Families are welcome to join us for a tour of the Brightworks campus. There will be opportunities to ask questions and peek into the spaces. This tour is available to families with students of all ages. Looking forward to showing you the space!
We’re thrilled to invite interested early years families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the early years program.
Join us on Zoom to get an overview of the middle school experience, hear from staff and parents, and ask questions about the unique project-based and engagement-driven experience at our school.
We’re excited to invite interested families of elementary students to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the elementary school program.
We look forward to hosting prospective high school students in-person at Brightworks this fall! Interested students will learn more about the program, tour the campus, and spend the morning with the current students in class.
There will be a separate virtual information session for prospective high school parents.
Join us to learn more about project based learning, our focus on relationship and community, and how we support each middle schooler through these tumultuous, exciting years. These morning tours will allow interested families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the middle school program.
Join us to learn more about project based learning, our focus on relationship and community, and how we support each middle schooler through these tumultuous, exciting years. These morning tours will allow interested families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the middle school program.
We look forward to hosting prospective high school students in-person at Brightworks this fall! Interested students will learn more about the program, tour the campus, and spend the morning with the current students in class.
There will be a separate virtual information session for prospective high school parents.
The families of prospective Brightworks high schoolers are invited to join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the program and ask questions of our staff.
We look forward to hosting prospective high school students in-person at Brightworks this fall! Interested students will learn more about the program, tour the campus, and spend the morning with the current students in class.
There will be a separate virtual information session for prospective high school parents.
We’re excited to invite interested families of elementary students to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the elementary school program.
We’re thrilled to invite interested early years families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the early years program.
Join us to learn more about project based learning, our focus on relationship and community, and how we support each middle schooler through these tumultuous, exciting years. These morning tours will allow interested families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the middle school program.
We’re thrilled to invite interested early years families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the early years program.
We’re thrilled to invite interested early years families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the early years program.
We’re thrilled to invite interested early years families to visit our new home in the Presidio, get a sense of who we are, and get a peek at the early years program.
Come chat with us about elementary school and learn more about our pedagogical approach, what a day looks like in action, and how the Brightworks experience differs for each age group while still remaining true to project-based and engagement-first learning.
We know that prospective families might have questions that only current Brightworks parents would be able to answer. We’re excited to offer a parent-only Q&A session with a handful of our current families from elementary, middle, and high school. Join them to get your questions answered about what life at Brightworks for a family looks like from the ground!
Learn more at this information about the middle and high school approaches at Brightworks and how our upper school students level up in their engagement, project-based interests, and dive deep into their passions.
What does Brightworks look like for an elementary school student? We’ll share more about the pedagogical approach, what a day looks like in action, and how the Brightworks experience differs for each age group while still remaining true to project-based and engagement-first learning. Join us!
Interested in middle or high school for your student? Join us on Zoom to learn more about how our pedagogical approach to engagement-driven and project-based learning levels up for our upper school students.
Join us to learn about the elementary program! The admissions team and current families will share more about the pedagogical approach, what a day looks like in action, and how the Brightworks experience differs for each age group while still remaining true to project-based and engagement-first learning.
Curious about life at Brightworks? Want to know more before you apply for the 2020/2021 school year? Come visit us at a Brightworks 101 open house, where you will be able to see the school, hear more about our unique type of education, and meet Brightworks students, parents, and staff. This is an event for parents with kids of all ages. Kids 9+ are welcome to join us.
You don’t know what you don’t know until you make something. Join Gever Tulley and the Brightworks gang as we reflect on the power of low stakes failure, reflection, and iteration to inspire intrinsic motivation in students. This cycle of making something, testing and reflecting is the engine that powers authentic assessment. We will discuss the ways we try to capture and share this process with our families and community.
Come to our Maker Marketplace where local makers, artists, and crafters including brightworks students, sell their handmade goods. PLUS there are snacks, drinks & activities! Buy local and help support the next generation of makers. Proceeds will be donated to the tuition assistance fund at Brightworks
Curious about life at Brightworks? Want to know more before you apply for the 2020/2021 school year? Come visit us at a Brightworks 101 open house, where you will be able to see the school, hear more about our unique type of education, and meet Brightworks students, parents, and staff. This is an event for parents with kids of all ages. Kids 9+ are welcome to join us.
High school at Brightworks is a unique experience that combines academic learning, real-world experiences, collaborative project management, and pursuit of passion. We invite prospective ninth grade students for the 2019/2020 school year to join us for a shadow morning to meet current students, collaborators, and staff, and get a feel for the learning that happens in our space.
