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A breakdown of answers to the questions we are asked most often
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Elementary and Junior High
Do you accept enrollment during the school year?
Yes. While the application process typically begins in the fall/winter prior to the year your child will be enrolling, we happily accept students mid-year as long as space is available. Don't hesitate to reach out to admissions@dorriseaton.com if you'd like to check on available space.
Do you have an extended care program?
Yes. Our campuses open at 7 A.M. and close at 6 P.M. Extended care can be scheduled daily or in another format that fits your family's needs. Drop-in extended care is also generally available with at least 24 hours notice.
Does your curriculum include music, art, foreign language, and PE?
Yes, they are all included. We strongly believe that music, art, Spanish, physical education, and other enrichment programs are a vital part of a child's growth and we incorporate them into our daily class schedules. Students also have the opportunity to participate in before- and after-school extended care as well as academic teams which allow them to pursue their interests and, hopefully, find new ones.
Is your curriculum based on Common Core?
No. Our curriculum embraces what is best in traditional education and augments it with carefully selected and proven innovations.
Do you have a hot lunch program?
Yes, for our K-8 students on the San Ramon campus. Students choose from two entrees per day.
How long have your teachers been at Dorris-Eaton and how many years overall have they been teaching?
The average teaching experience is 17 years and the average tenure at Dorris-Eaton is 11 years.
Is your summer program open to students who do not attend Dorris-Eaton during the regular school year?
Absolutely. In addition to being a great opportunity to avoid "the summer slide", it's also a great chance for students and parents to get a feel for Dorris-Eaton and the quality of the education our children receive.
Do you offer financial aid?
Yes. Dorris-Eaton's financial aid program is completely self-funded. We use an independent service (TADS) to evaluate financial information and documentation supplied by the applicants. We provide financial aid in the form of tuition reduction as needed and as our annual budget allows.
Our financial aid committee grants aid independently from admissions decisions. Applying for financial aid does not affect a candidate's chances for acceptance.
Learn more about our financial aid program here
Do you provide transportation?
Our K–8 students are able to obtain a free Bishop Ranch pass allowing them to ride the express County Connection buses from Walnut Creek BART and Dublin/Pleasanton BART to the stop in front of our campus.
For your graduates, what are the three Bay Area most-attended private high schools?
The three most attended Bay Area private high schools are College Preparatory, Head-Royce, and Bentley.
Over the last few years, what boarding schools have your graduates chosen to attend?
Phillips Exeter, Milton Academy, Deerfield Academy, The King's School (Australia), and Hawaii Preparatory.
Have questions about the admissions process?
While we've included some common questions here, you can find a detailed breakdown of The Dorris-Eaton School K–8 admissions process here:
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Our Alamo Preschool
Do you accept enrollment during the school year?
Yes. While the application process typically begins in the fall/winter prior to the year your child will be enrolling, we happily accept students mid-year as long as space is available. Don't hesitate to reach out to admissions@dorriseaton.com if you'd like to check on available space.
Do you have an extended care program?
Yes. Our campuses open at 7 A.M. and close at 6 P.M. Extended care can be scheduled daily or in another format that fits your family's needs. Drop-in extended care is also generally available with at least 24 hours notice.
Does your curriculum include classes in art, music, and Spanish?
Yes, these classes that are taught by specialists are part of the curriculum and are included in the tuition.
Do children have to be toilet trained?
Yes, but we do understand that accidents sometimes happen.
How long have your preschool teachers been at Dorris-Eaton?
The preschool teachers' average tenure at Dorris-Eaton is 11 years.
Do you offer nap time? Are all students required to nap?
We do offer a nap time, but not everyone is required to take a nap.
How old does my child need to be to attend Dorris-Eaton Preschool?
We guide and nurture children who are 2.9-4.9+ years old.
Looking for more detailed information about Dorris-Eaton's Alamo Preschool program?
While we have included some common questions here, you can find a detailed description of our preschool program here:
