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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!

2026-27 Open Houses

Every family's needs are different. That's why we offer 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.

In-Person Events:

  • Weekend Informational Open Houses

  • Evening Informational Open House

  • BI&PoC Family Night

on campus at 682 Schofield Rd, SF

computer to show that info sessions are also accessible via zoom

Virtual Events

  • Lunch Overview and Q&A

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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Parent-to-Parent Q&A Session
Jan
11

Parent-to-Parent Q&A Session

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!

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Campus Tour
Jan
10

Campus Tour

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!

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Virtual Elementary Family Information Session
Jan
5

Virtual Elementary Family Information Session

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.

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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Campus Tour
Jan
5

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Campus Tour

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!

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Early Years Family Tour
Dec
14

Early Years Family Tour

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.

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Middle School Virtual Information Session
Dec
13

Middle School Virtual Information Session

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.

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Elementary Family Tour
Dec
6

Elementary Family Tour

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.

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High School Shadow Day
Nov
30

High School Shadow Day

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.

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Middle School Family Tour
Nov
29

Middle School Family Tour

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.

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Middle School Family Tour
Nov
16

Middle School Family Tour

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.

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High School Shadow Day
Nov
15

High School Shadow Day

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.

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High School Family Info Session
Nov
14

High School Family Info Session

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.

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High School Shadow Day
Nov
10

High School Shadow Day

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.

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Elementary Family Tour
Nov
8

Elementary Family Tour

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.

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Early Years Family Tour
Nov
7

Early Years Family Tour

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.

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Middle School Family Tour
Nov
3

Middle School Family Tour

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.

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Early Years Family Tour
Nov
2

Early Years Family Tour

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.

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Early Years Family Tour
Oct
26

Early Years Family Tour

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.

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Early Years Family Tour
Oct
19

Early Years Family Tour

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.

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Elementary School Virtual Info Session
Jan
4

Elementary School Virtual Info Session

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.

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Parent to Parent Information Session
Dec
14

Parent to Parent Information Session

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!

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Upper School Virtual Information Session
Dec
7

Upper School Virtual Information Session

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.

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Elementary School Virtual Info Session
Nov
9

Elementary School Virtual Info Session

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!

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Upper School Virtual Information Session
Oct
19

Upper School Virtual Information Session

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.

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Elementary School Virtual Info Session
Oct
5

Elementary School Virtual Info Session

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.

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Brightworks 101 Open House
Jan
11

Brightworks 101 Open House

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.

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Parent Ed Night: Authentic Assessment
Dec
10

Parent Ed Night: Authentic Assessment

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.


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Maker Marketplace
Dec
7

Maker Marketplace

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

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Brightworks 101 Open House
Dec
7

Brightworks 101 Open House

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.

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High School Shadow Day
Nov
14

High School Shadow Day

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.


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