Visiting Burke's

We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities to visit Burke's during the admissions season.  The following fall and winter events offer different perspectives about our programs and community:

Admissions Preview

Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(Optional)

This informational morning for interested parents and guardians offers panel discussions led by members of the Burke's community, a brief campus tour, presentations from academic departments, and, importantly, informal conversation with current students, faculty and administrators. Reservations are required.  RSVP to Mary Jizmagian at (415) 751-0177 ext. 221 or mary.j@kdbs.org



Burke's Family Festival 2009

Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(Optional)
Bring your entire family for a day of fun! Burke's Parents' Association organizes this annual school fair to benefit our student financial assistance and faculty and staff professional development programs.  Please, no dogs on campus.  $4 admission per person.

Campus Tours

October through December 2009

(Required for applicant parents and guardians)

Group tours are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. and enable you to see a regular school day at Burke's. Tours are led by parent docents and include a Q&A session with current seventh and eighth grade students and school administrators. Reservations are required. RSVP to Mary Jizmagian at (415) 751-0177 ext. 221 or mary.j@kdbs.org

Middle School Information Night

Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

(Optional)

Join Burke's and 25 other independent schools for the Independent Middle School Information Night at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, on November 5, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  No reservations are required.  For a printable version of the flyer, please click here.

Kindergarten Screening at Congregation Emanu-El
January 2010
(Required for kindergarten applicants)

To schedule your child's individual screening at the Congregation Emanu-El, please click here or go to www.kdbs.org/screening/ starting November 1st. 

Burke's Financial Assistance Workshop
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

(Optional)

If you would like assistance in applying for financial aid, please plan to attend our Financial Assistance Workshop.  As with other independent schools, Burke's uses the School and Student Services (SSS) by NAIS to do a standardized calculation to determine need.  This evening will focus on how to complete a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) application, and answer questions about financial aid and the admissions process.  Attendance is not required if you are applying for financial assistance.  RSVP to Mary Jizmagian at (415) 751-0177 ext. 221 or mary.j@kdbs.org

Please visit us in the future for more information about upcoming events!