Admission Calendar
- Virtual Admission Visits
- Self-Guided Family Tour
- Virtual Admission Receptions
- Student Assessments / Visits
- Important Due Dates
Virtual Admission Visits
Held on select days from October 2020 to January 2021
For those interested in applying for the 2021-22 school year, you may register for a virtual admission visit.
This 60-minute event will offer an introduction to the leaders at MCDS as well as some wonderful current parents. Prior to attending one of these visits, we ask that you first view the introductory Program and Place Video. This initial overview of MCDS provides context and will help you get the most out of your Virtual Admission Visit. This is an adult-only event.
Self-Guided Family Tour
Held on select days from October 2020 to January 2021.
For those interested in applying for the 2021-22 school year, you may register for self-guided family tour. This event is optional.
A self-guided family tour will provide your family an opportunity to visit the beautiful 35 acre campus in Corte Madera, just 9 miles from Golden Gate Bridge. In accordance with social distancing guidelines, attendance will be staggered at these events. The tour will be marked but self-guided. Parents/guardians can feel free to bring children along as there will be activities along the way for the whole family.
Virtual Admission Receptions
General Admission Reception
Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reception
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Upper School Open House
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Reception
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
People of Color Affinity Reception
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Click here for event descriptions.
Click here to register for any of the above evening receptions.
Student Assessments / Visits
Kindergarten
In response to the continued impact of COVID-19, a number of Bay Area independent schools are changing our approach to Kindergarten Screening this year. In the past, families were required to visit each school in person in order to complete their required kindergarten assessment. For the 2020-21 admission season, MCDS will accept one set of Shared Kindergarten Videos in lieu of the previously required kindergarten visit. Videos can be filmed on a cell phone in the comfort of your home or any other setting. No special preparation, materials, or equipment will be required. Detailed instructions on how to complete this requirement will be communicated later this fall.
Grades 1-5
Grade 6
Virtual Assessment: Grade 6 applicants are required to attend a virtual assessment that will be held on a weekend. Applicants will meet Upper School faculty and other students applying for admission. The date will be announced at a later time, and will take place in early February.
Supplemental Assessments: Grade 6 applicants will be required to submit a supplemental assessment. More information will be provided upon completion of application.
Supplemental Testing Information: Applicants are required to delegate any standardized test scores collected over the past two years, in addition to transcripts. Tests such as STAR, CAASPP or ERBs all suffice. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Lowell Abbott at labbott@mcds.org.
Grade 7
Virtual Assessments: Applicants to grade 7 will be required to complete a Virtual Assessment. These assessments will take place between January and March, and more details will be provided once an application is submitted.
Supplemental Testing Information: Applicants are required to delegate any standardized test scores collected over the past two years, in addition to transcripts. Tests such as STAR, CAASPP or ERBs all suffice. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Lowell Abbott at labbott@mcds.org.
Grade 8
Important Due Dates
Monday, October 23, 2020: MCDS sibling, faculty, staff applications due for Kindergarten applicants only
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11:59 am: Applications due for new families
Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11:59 am: Applications due for indexed tuition
March 18, 2021: Admission Notifications available on your Ravenna account at 12:00pm PST
March 25, 2021: Family Reply deadline is 10:00 am PST sharp