It's time for a different type of school.

TCS serves capable students who benefit from smaller classes, more structure, direct executive function instruction, and support in the school day.

Some have ADHD. Some are autistic. Some experience anxiety. And some arrive without a diagnosis at all.

What matters is understanding how your child learns and whether our program can provide what they need.

Is TCS right for your child? →

Submit an Inquiry

Families begin by submitting an inquiry through our website. This allows our admissions team to learn basic information about your child and begin the conversation. Submitting an inquiry does not commit you to applying or enrolling. It simply opens the door to learning more about The Craig School.

Initial Conversation

The next step is our initial conversation. This is an opportunity to tell us about your child, ask questions, and share what has (and hasn't) worked in previous educational settings. We'll also explain how The Craig School supports students throughout the day and answer any questions about our program. The goal is simple. Determine whether it makes sense to continue exploring fit.

Document Review

Following the initial conversation, we'll request any educational records that help us better understand your child's learning profile. Records are reviewed with alignment in mind. We want to ensure that we can effectively support your child as the right place for them to learn and grow.

Examples may include IEPs, 504 plans, educational evaluations, progress reports, report cards and any other relevant records.

Parent Visit and Tour

Once we've determined that The Craig School may be a good fit, parents are invited to visit campus and experience the learning environment firsthand.

Formal Application

After the parent visit, the family must submit a formal enrollment application for their student. This includes a $275 non-refundable application fee.

Student Classroom Visit

Students are invited to spend time on campus participating in classroom activities and experiencing our Social Skills & Communication program. This visit allows students to engage alongside peers in a natural setting while giving our team the opportunity to observe classroom engagement, learning behaviors, social interaction, and comfort within the environment. The purpose is to determine whether students feel comfortable, supported, and capable within our program.

Enrollment Offer

After the student classroom visit has been completed, our admissions team carefully reviews all information gathered throughout the process. Families will be notified directly regarding the admissions decision and any next steps.

Final Enrollment

Families accepting an enrollment offer must finalize their school year enrollment packet in FACTS, our student information system. They must also select their tuition payment plan. Students are not enrolled until the enrollment packet is fully submitted to our admissions department.

Admissions Frequent Questions

Many of our students come to us after experiencing difficulty in public or private school. That history does not disqualify them — it often tells us exactly what kind of support they need.

What we look for is not a clean record. It is fit: whether this environment, with its structure and support, is the right match for this student at this point in their development.

No. A formal diagnosis is not required.

Many students have ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. Others simply struggle to meet the increasing demands of school. We focus on functional fit, not labels.

Most students experience challenges related to attention, regulation, or executive functioning. Some have specific learning differences. Many are academically capable but struggle in traditional environments.

This is a school built for students whose learning experience improves with structure and support.

We commonly support students with:

ADHD
Executive functioning challenges
Anxiety
Students who struggle in a traditional school environment

Students should have average intellectual ability and be able to participate in a small classroom setting.

Diagnostic assessments are available for currently enrolled families through licensed professionals familiar with our model.

Yes. The Craig School is certified by the California Department of Education as a Nonpublic School and may contract with districts for appropriate placements.

Start with your child.

You know your child is capable.