We would love to speak with you - give us a call or send us a text at (415) 322-9229. If you are a prospective student, please join us at an Open House or Dromedary Day

For Fall 2025, Nativity is accepting applications for Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors. Visit nativityhs.org/apply to submit your application.

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Yes! We wear uniforms because they simplify a daily decision, create a habit of professional dress, and are part of our team-oriented culture. Our Tommy Hilfiger uniforms are available by searching "Nativity High School" at globalschoolwear.com

We want to maintain small class sizes, a family feel, and a close-knit community. We anticipate admitting between 20 and 40 students per class. We anticipate receiving more applications than we have openings and encourage students to apply before our December 8th deadline.

Yes! People from all faith backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply. Just in our initial year we have students and applicants from families which are Russian Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Lutheran, Evangelical, and Non-Denominational Christian.

Technology is a tool which for the most part has greatly improved human life. But as recent research on mental health demonstrates, those tools can also distract, confuse and depress us.

Nonetheless, it is important that people of faith embrace technology the same way they did when the printing press was invented - as a tool to share our beliefs and make education more widely available.

We have three core policies.

First, personal phones and devices are not available for use during the school day. They are collected each morning (in exchange for a mint!) before the opening bell and returned each afternoon after dismissal.

Second, we read, study, and debate the leading research and the sometimes tragic personal experiences of misused technology. Our students will have a complete and clear understanding of the statistics and the risks associated with particular applications and content.

Third, we provide school-issued iPads that are carefully monitored. They allow use of educational applications. Using these monitored and secure devices, we encourage and foster appropriate habits when using technology.

We teach students how to use AI tools to improve research and writing. Students may read and annotate books electronically, making it easier to reference notes in a class discussion.

Finally, we show our students that ultimately they are in charge of these tools by teaching them to write their own software code and create their own uplifting, authentic, and faithful content.

We of course understand that each family will make their own decisions on technology usage outside of the classroom. We remind ourselves and our families that the technology habits of teachers and parents are especially influential to our students.

A rigorous classical education requires significant effort and study outside of class. At Nativity, we assign nightly math homework and reading assignments of classical texts which require extra time and attention.

Students should expect up to two hours of homework each week night. Failure to complete homework assignments on time has a significant impact on grades and can lead to de-enrollment from the school.

Yes. Our rigorous curriculum and small class sizes allow for differentiated instruction and individual attention, ensuring our students are ready for college. Learning content in an integrated way across subjects allows for deep mastery of material, which is one reason why studies demonstrate that a classical education results in statistically significant improvements in standardized test outcomes.

Our board and advisory board members have decades of experience in college preparation and admissions, including at several of the top ranked colleges in the country. Our goal is for every student to reach their highest academic potential.

Yes. Nativity's comprehensive accreditation process has already begun and will we expect to receive our initial accreditation letter in late 2024 or early 2025.

Nativity will be accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Our curriculum will also meet all the requirements of the A-G Course Lists provided by the California State Universities.

While standardized tests are only one measure of student success, we believe they are important. Our students will take a national standardized test at least three times each year so that we can place students in classes which match their skills and measure their progress.

Standardized test scores are important for college admission and we want our students to be as prepared and as comfortable as possible when they sit for those exams.

Nativity is in the process of becoming a “SAT Suite” school meaning our students will take at least one SAT test each year and have full access to significant test-preparation materials as part of our curriculum.

In our first year of operation we are offering Cross Country, Basketball, and Track & Field teams. In October of 2024 we joined the North Coast Section (NCs). As a result individual Nativity athletes can compete in high school league matches for swimming, tennis, and golf.

As enrollment grows we will offer team sports and take advantage of the large gym on our campus.