Admissions

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your interest in the Hope Technology School.  Every spring we look forward to meeting prospective students and families, and to talking with them about their educational goals.  In turn, we hope you enjoy learning about HTS. We would like to send out a reminder to all applicants and alleviate any confusion regarding our admissions process. 

The admission process is as follows:

  1. Fill out HTS application
  2. Our admissions team will call to schedule a 30 minute visit/interview with you and your child at HTS.
  3. Student shadow for a day in the classroom
  4. The teacher gives feedback to the admissions committee
  5. Decision by Admissions Committee
  6. An official letter of acceptance will be given from HTS if this is an appropriate placement for your child

 

No student is officially accepted unless they receive acceptance in writing via a letter in the mail.

Thank you again for your interest.  We look forward to learning more about you and your family

Sincerely,

HTS Admissions Team

Principal: John Taliaferro john@hopetech.org

Exec. Director: Gail Ewell gewell@golden-gate.org

Director of Students with Special Needs: Tracey Howell tracey@hopetech.org

Pre-K Director: Morgan Brown  morgan@hopetech.org

Speech Pathology: Sandra Burke sandra@hopetech.org

Occupational Therapy: Kokeb Girma kokeb@hopetech.org,

Physical Therapy: Julie@hopetech.org

Lead Teachers:

7th and 8th grade Howard Kiyuna howard@hopetech.org

6th grade Christine Jones christine@hopetech.org

5th grade Gina Kiyuna gina@hopetech.org

3rd and 4th  Kim Murray kmurray@hopetech.org

2nd grade  Amy Doss amyb@hopetech.org

1st grade  Bob Moos bob@hopetech.org

K Jynette Grayson-Reed jynette@hopetech.org

Admission Procedures

At the Hope Technology School we believe that every child can learn in the most appropriate educational environment. That's why our desire is to help you select the best possible placement for your child.

Hope Technology School: Application Checklist

 

All of the following items must be received by Hope Technology School for your application to be considered complete.  When your application is complete, you may be contacted in order to schedule an intake interview and academic screening (depending on classroom openings and availablility).  After this interview, your child's name will be moved into our application pool.  All applications for admission will be kept on file for two years, after which, re-application is necessary to remain in the applicant pool. 

 

q       Hope Technology School Application for General School Admission (click to download for rolling admissions )

q       Hope Technology School Application for Pre-School Admission (click to download for rolling admissions )

q       Hope Technology School Developmental Checklist (click to download)

q       Consent for Release of Information (click to download)

q       Consent and Release (click to download)

q       Child's Birth Certificate

q       Proof of address (a driver's license, utility bill with your name or copy of lease)

q      Current physical exam form from family physician or pediatrician including immunizations (click to download Medical Form, Immunization Form, and Immunization Schedule)

q      Latest report card and/or progress reports, including special services, and copy of current IEP, if applicable

q       Current photograph of your child

After all of the above are complete:

q       Intake interview and academic screening with Hope Technology School Staff.

Please send, do not fax, completed application and supporting documents to:

Hope Technology School

2525 E. Bayshore Rd.

Palo Alto, CA 94303

ATTN:  Application Committee

 

No application is considered complete without all of the above mentioned supporting documents.  Hope Technology School reserves the right to accept students based upon the admission committee's decision that the school is an appropriate educational placement for the child.


Your child's well-being and future are important to us!  Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have questions about the Hope Technology School.

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