’Tis the season for Admissions Events and Open Houses! Private and charter schools around the Monterey Peninsula are welcoming potential students and families to their campuses. Attending an open house provides an opportunity to learn more about a school’s vision, curriculum, extracurricular activities, and campus life.
If you’re interested in learning more about one of these schools, you’ll find the details and registration information for upcoming open house and admission events below.
ALL SAINTS DAY SCHOOL 8060 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel | (831) 624-9171 | www.asds.org
- DATE: 1/7/23 10:00 a.m.
- EVENT: All About All Saints
- ABOUT: Student presentations, campus tours, and an opportunity to get to know faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.
CHARTWELL SCHOOL 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside | (831) 394-3468 | www.chartwell.org
Please register by visiting www.chartwell.org for more information or email info@chartwell.org.
- DATE: 1/17/23 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (ZOOM)
- EVENT: Chartwell Admission Evening: Lower and Middle School Divisions”
- ABOUT: Learn more about Chartwell School and how the school supports neurodiverse students in achieving their full potential.
- DATE: 1/24/23 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (ZOOM)
- EVENT: Chartwell Admission Evening: High School Division
- ABOUT: Learn more about Chartwell School and how the school supports neurodiverse students in achieving their full potential.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MONTEREY 1720 Yosemite Street, Seaside | (831) 583-2165 | .ismonterey.org
Register with Karen Kushel at admissions@ismonterey.org or visit ISMonterey.org/openhouse for ZOOM details
- DATE:1/7/23 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (English) 11:00 a.m.–noon (Spanish) (ZOOM)
- EVENT: Virtual Open House
- ABOUT: Learn about ISM admissions, curriculum, and student support followed by a Q&A.
MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2 School Way, Watsonville | (831) 768-6137 | www.mvcs.org
Email Marjorie Schmidt at marjorieschmidt@mvcs.org to register for open house events.
- DATE: 11/4/22 8:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 11/11/22 8:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- ABOUT: Experience life at Monte Vista Christian by registering for a Friday morning opportunity to explore the campus. Your group will rotate through stations across the campus, connect with school leaders representing academics, admissions, athletics, and arts. You’ll meet teachers and students and witness learning by visiting our classrooms. Students will be led by our Student Ambassadors on their own tour, while parents are educated on academics and life at MVC by our Head of School and Principals.
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 455 Palma Drive, Salinas | (831) 751-1850 | notredamesalinas.org
Please RSVP on website homepage or contact Tracie Lizama at tlizama@notredamesalinas.org to attend events.
- DATE: 11/4/22 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- EVENT: 8th Grade Day
- ABOUT: This event is customized to provide 8th grade girls with an immersive experience where they will learn about high school at Notre Dame, both in and out of the classroom. The day will include a Q&A session, mini courses, lunch, and Spirited activities! Students interested in attending Notre Dame are highly encouraged to attend this event.
PALMA SCHOOL 919 Iverson Street, Salinas | (831) 422-6391 | palmaschool.org
To register for open house or attend a shadow day, contact Palma School’s Director of Admissions, Paul Rico, at (831) 422-6391/rico@palmaschool.org or register on the website.
- DATE: 11/6/2022 noon–2:00 p.m.
- EVENT: Campus Tour
- ABOUT: Families can tour our campus, meet faculty, staff and current parents and experience Chieftain hospitality. After a tour of the campus by a student-ambassador, we have a reception with refreshments and the opportunity to meet with people and talk about their Palma School experience.
SAN CARLOS SCHOOL 450 Church Street, Monterey | (831) 375-1324 | www.sancarlosschool.org
Please email Carolyn at schanzer@sancarlosschool.org to register for any admissions events.
- DATE: 1/3/22 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
- EVENT: “Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten: An Inside Look”
- DATE: 11/8/22 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- ABOUT: Fall Open House for All Grades
- DATE: 1/31/23 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- EVENT: National Catholic Schools Week Open HousE for All Grades
- ABOUT: At open house you’ll learn about San Carlos School and discuss the financial aid programs and application process.
SANTA CATALINA LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey | (831) 655-9351 | santacatalina.org
Register by emailing lmsadmission@santacatalina.org or visiting santacatalina.org/lmsopenhouse.
- DATE: 11/11/22 9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.; 11/13/22 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; 1/16/23 9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
- EVENT: Campus Tour
- ABOUT: Come see what is truly possible for your child at Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School. Take a tour of campus, see classes in action, and meet students and teachers.
- DATE: 1/12/23 5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
- EVENT: Truly Curious: Parents in PreK!
- ABOUT: Take a break from “adulting” to spend an evening in PreKindergarten! Have fun doing interactive lessons with our warm and engaging teachers to experience how your child will learn in our PreK classroom.
- DATE: 1/15/23 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- EVENT: Open House and Theatre Performance
- ABOUT: Come meet our community, learn about our academic and co-curricular programs, and tour our beautiful campus! Following Open House, join us for our theatre production of Murder on the Orient Express!
STEVENSON LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel | (831) 574-4604 | stevensonschool.org
Please register for events at at stevensonschool.org or contact infopk-8@stevensonschool.org for any questions.
- DATE: 11/8/22 8:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m.; 1/10/23 8:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
- EVENT: Preview Day
- ABOUT: Please join us for Preview Day to tour the campus and experience Stevenson’s distinct program and environment. Meet our students, faculty, and administrators who are excited to welcome you to the community! Parent only event, as students are invited to schedule an individual classroom visit.
- DATE: 12/1/22 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
- EVENT: Pre-Kindergarten Pirate Experience
- ABOUT: This engaging and interactive program is designed specifically for families beginning a school search for the first time to enter a pre-kindergarten program. Meet our dynamic teaching team and administrators who will introduce the curriculum and classroom environment. Parent only event, as students are invited to schedule an individual classroom visit.
- DATE: 12/6/22 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- EVENT: Lower Division Pirate
- ABOUT: Experience (Grades PK-4)
- This engaging and interactive program is designed to give you a deeper dive into Stevenson’s lower division teaching and learning, curriculum and unique programming. Parent only event, as students are invited to schedule an individual classroom visit.
- DATE: 11/16/22 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; 12/7/22 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
- EVENT: Day Student Reception
- ABOUT: Join us for an inclusive, intimate receptions open to all prospective day families that will allow attendees to engage with current students, parents, and faculty on campus.
- DATE: 12/8/22 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- EVENT: Middle Division Pirate Experience (Grades 5-8
- ABOUT: This engaging and interactive program is designed to give you a deeper dive into Stevenson’s middle division teaching and learning, curriculum and unique programming. Parent only event, as students are invited to schedule an individual classroom visit.
YORK SCHOOL 9501 York Rd, Monterey | (831) 372-7338 | www.york.org
Please register online at york.org/page/admission.
- DATE: 11/13/22 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- EVENT: All About York
- ABOUT: Choose your own adventure as you engage with faculty and programs. Experience demonstrations of our vibrant art programs, competitive athletics, engaging academics, and meet our remarkable students and expert faculty! Both prospective students and parents are encouraged to attend.
- DATE: 1/8/23 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
- EVENT: Inside York
- ABOUT: Join us for an engaging open house and learn about York’s exceptional academics, welcoming community and all the extras that make York a great place to go to school! Both prospective students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Sabrina Hiltunen is a proud Stevenson Pirate alumnae and previously worked in higher and secondary education admissions.