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| Frequently Asked Questions | Q. | What is All Saints’ looking for in a prospective student? | | A. | We are looking for intellectually curious students who will take advantage of the opportunities offered by our challenging academic program and enriched curriculum. We welcome students of all races, cultures, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. |
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| Q. | When is the best time to start the admissions process? | | A. | The ideal time to start is during the fall or winter months prior to the school year you wish to enter. |
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| Q. | Does All Saints’ offer financial aid? | | A. | Financial aid is available and is granted based on a family’s need. You can learn more by visiting Tuition & Financial Assistance. |
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| Q. | Does All Saints’ accept applications after the stated deadline? | | A. | Late applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis throughout the year and are considered as space is available at the desired grade levels. Please see How to Apply. |
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| Q. | Where do students go after All Saints’? | | A. | Our students do extremely well in high school admissions placement. Most of our All Saints’ graduates are accepted into and attend one of the local independent high schools. Some students attend independent boarding schools, primarily on the East Coast, and others attend local public and parochial high schools. |
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| Q. | Are students involved in community service? | | A. | A tradition of service is at the core of the All Saints’ experience and mission. Students in every grade participate in community service, with projects such as weekly Bean Bagging for the farm labor families, preparing meals at Dorothy’s in Salinas, singing at a local retirement community, and donating toys, food and clothing to needy families at Christmas and Easter. |
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| Q. | Is there a dress code? | | A. | Yes, as one of the means of maintaining the school's respectful learning environment, uniforms are worn by students beginning with Grade 1. Guidelines are based on the premise that proper student attire reflects a sense of self-esteem and concern for others. For more about the dress codes, please contact the Admissions Office. |
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| Q. | How does All Saints’ differ from a public school? | | A. | All Saints’ is a not-for-profit educational institution guided by its mission and governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. Being an independent school, it not only meets and exceeds the California State Standards, it retains the right to enrich its own curriculum through the arts, technology and more. Funded by tuition and charitable contributions, All Saints’ receives no public funds and has control over the education which is provided.
Class sizes tend to be smaller than those in public schools, with students receiving more individualized attention. The National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS), conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, reveals that larger percentages of students in independent schools are enrolled in advanced courses than in public, parochial, and other private schools and students go on to enroll in college at higher rates. They are also more likely to volunteer and become involved as citizens.
All Saints’ Day School meets the high accreditation standards of the National Association of Independent Schools NAIS and the California Association of Independent Schools CAIS. |
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