Once our 501(c)(3) status is approved, we’ll begin interviewing for founding board members. In the meantime, we’re forming a founding working team to help lay the groundwork. We’re looking for people who are fully aligned with the vision we’ve established and are excited to contribute their time, energy, and ideas. Members of the working team should be able to commit to meeting regularly for 2 to 3 hours each week as we continue building this school together. We’re especially in need of support with fundraising and securing a physical location, so if you have experience in these areas or connections to land, property, or funding sources, we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any concerns about whether this school will be the right fit for your child, we encourage you to reach out and talk with us before joining the working group. These conversations help us better understand your child’s needs, and help you understand if this will be a school where they’ll be appropriately supported to thrive.

Private schools in California are required to adhere to the state's immunizations laws, meaning they must ensure students are vaccinated. And since 2016, all California schools, public or private, have been legally mandated to eliminate personal belief exemptions. Medical exemptions are allowed, but they require medical documentation from a licensed physician.

Because we take the well-being of all children seriously, we take time to get to know each applicant through a holistic admissions process. We consider the whole child, their family, and their unique strengths and needs. Our goal is always to ensure that our program is the right fit for the child and for the broader community.

Once we receive your application, we’ll reach out to set up a time to talk. This conversation helps us get to know you and your child a bit better, and gives you a chance to ask questions and learn more about how things work at Sacramento Community School. We want to understand what you're looking for in a school and share more about what we’re building here, so together we can figure out if it feels like the right fit. Some students with certain learning profiles may benefit more from other schools or programs that are specifically equipped to support their unique needs, and we’ll always be honest and thoughtful in those conversations because we want every child to be in a place where they can truly thrive.

We are still finalizing our tuition structure and are committed to keeping it as accessible as possible while also fairly compensating our educators and sustaining the school long-term. Once our location and core costs are confirmed, we’ll be able to share specific tuition rates.

We do plan to offer financial aid and sliding scale options, and we’re exploring creative ways to support families from a range of economic backgrounds. If you’re excited about the school but concerned about affordability, please don’t hesitate to reach out; we want to be in conversation with you.

This is an option that we will continue to explore. If you are interested in researching this as a possibility, please let us know.

We’re actively searching for a location in Sacramento. Our ideal space includes a large piece of land with plenty of trees, open areas for movement and play, and a warm, welcoming environment that feels closely connected to nature. We’re looking for a place that can support mixed-age learning, outdoor exploration, and creative, hands-on experiences.

If you know of any properties, land, or community spaces that might be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! Community leads and ideas are incredibly helpful as we search for the right home for our school.

Many of our teachers will hold traditional teaching credentials and advanced degrees, but that’s not our primary requirement. We will carefully select educators who bring a wealth of experience, deep emotional intelligence, and a genuine gift for connecting with children. Many have backgrounds in progressive education, the arts, outdoor learning, or other hands-on, child-centered approaches. Every teacher at our school is chosen because of their strong instincts, creative thinking, flexible nature, and ability to support both the academic and emotional growth of their students. All of our teachers are exceptionally skilled and bring heart, insight, and professionalism to their work each day. We’re also committed to supporting our educators through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities that deepen their practice and keep our community growing together.

We understand that choosing an independent school education is an investment of both time and resources. We are aiming to make SCS as inclusive and affordable to families as possible. Yes, we will offer a financial assistance program to ensure that the school enrolls a socio-economically diverse community of families.

We plan to offer a limited number of work-trade opportunities for families who are able to contribute time or skills in meaningful ways. These arrangements will be designed to be fair, respectful, and mutually supportive, and we will approach them thoughtfully to ensure they align with the values of our school community. Work-trade will be one of several ways we aim to make our school more accessible while honoring the diverse ways families can contribute.