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Graduates

"My eighth grader is leaving Synapse with confidence in himself, love in his heart, and the conviction that he can make our world a (much) better place. He's excited and ready for the next step."Synapse Parent

SYNAPSE GRADUATES ARE:

  • Innovative problem-solvers who are not afraid to take risks.

  • Ethical leaders with the courage to do what is right.

  • Critical thinkers who are prepared to meet intellectual challenges.
  • Thoughtful collaborators who strive to improve the community.

We work closely with families on high school placement beginning in seventh grade. In close partnership with our High School Search Consultant and with support from our Head of School, eighth graders articulate their passions, reflect upon their challenges, and hone a list of schools that are a match for their criteria. Synapse students enroll at a wide range of high schools throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

Where do they go after Synapse?

Our students attend a wide variety of schools After Synapse — independent, public, charter, and boarding. Take a look at where some of our students have gone. We support your family through every step of the process and transition. We’re here for them, and for you.

Synapse graduates have been accepted by the following high schools. 

Here are some of the colleges & universities that Synapse alumni are attending. 

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The High School Selection Process

Synapse eighth grade families receive guidance from Jim Eagen, our Head of School, Stephanie Seto, Head of Middle School, and Christine Southgate, a high school placement consultant provided by Synapse. Students meet with Christine to work on their application essays and to prepare for open houses, campus visits and interviews. Parents meet with Christine, Stephanie, and Jim to finalize school lists and any questions they may have about finding the right fit school for their eighth grader.

The High School Panel Series brings together Synapse Alumni, current students and families to share their personal stories and experiences and discuss their experiences transitioning from Synapse to high schools.
 
Examples from the High School Panel Series:
  • The High School Search and Decision Process
  • The Public School Experience
  • Boarding Schools