Admissions Process
Admissions
Let's discover if Arbor Bay is the right fit for your child.
Arbor Bay's admissions process is designed to help families understand the program, ask questions, and determine whether the school is a strong fit for a student's learning profile and support needs.
Who We Serve
- Students in grades K-8 who benefit from small class sizes and individualized instruction
- Students who thrive in a structured, supportive learning environment
- Learners who need social-emotional and executive functioning support
- Students who benefit from a strengths-based, inclusive community
- Students who do not require a full-time behavior program
Our students may have learning differences such as ADHD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, language-based learning differences, mild or moderate autism spectrum diagnoses, or other disabilities that require similar instruction.
Questions?
Please use the admissions outreach form so the team can learn more about your child and follow up with the right next steps.
How the Process Works
The admissions process is collaborative and designed to make sure families receive clear guidance at each step.
- Inquiry: Submit the Admissions Inquiry Form so the team can learn more about your child and schedule a conversation.
- Admission Call and Records Review: Have an admissions phone call and submit relevant documents such as assessments, medical reports, educational reports, a recent IEP, and report cards.
- Tour the School: Visit Arbor Bay's campus in Burton Park, San Carlos, meet staff, and see classrooms in action.
- Student Screening: Your child visits Arbor Bay for a personalized tour, brief screening, and informal interview to help determine fit.
- Shadow Visit: If the match looks promising, your child is invited for a shadow visit of at least two days to participate in class and experience the environment.
- Enrollment: If accepted, your family receives an enrollment packet and next steps for getting started.