• Apply to Holden High School

  • 2020 - 2021 School Year

    Thanks for applying to Holden High School!  Holden is an open and affirming school. Holden provides a student-centered educational experience that embraces diversity and nurtures students' unique gifts and talents. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, or wardrobe.
  • Inquiry Process: Visiting Holden in person is a great way to determine if Holden is a good fit for your student. Please call 925-254-0199 or follow the links below to register for one of the following options:

    • Visit us online to RSVP for a Small Group Tour conducted during the school day. Holden limits these to no more than three families per group.
    • Information Nights are scheduled on Wednesdays and begin at 6pm. Visit us online for upcoming dates. 
    • (2020 - 2021 school year) Application Checklist  
    • Application Checklist

      1. Complete and return Application Form. 
      2. Schedule student for a visit day. Student interviews will be held during the visit day. (Students may visit before submitting an application.)
      3. Submit transcripts and most recent report card, current IEP or 504
        plan, and/or learning assessment. (If applicable)
      4. Fill out and submit a medical release form (if applicable)
        Completed Teacher Recommendation Form. This form should be emailed to kristinl@holdenhigh.org or mailed directly to Holden High School Admissions.
      5. Submit a writing sample from current school year (essay, research paper, creative writing piece). On the writing sample, please include the nature of the assignment. ( If applying for Elective Class Option Program, no writing sample is needed. )
      6. Download, fill in, and upload a Medical Release Form. 
      7. Download, fill in, and upload a Teacher Recommendation Form.
      8. Submit application fee of $87.
      9. Optional : schedule student for a visit week. The non-refundable fee for avisit week is $275.
    • Note: Sometimes the admissions committee requests additional interviews or forms to be completed.

    • (2020 - 2021 school year) Tuition  
    • Tuition
      Holden High School tuition for the 2020-2021 school year is $33,434.

      Tuition for the Elective Option Program is $935 per month and the Academic Option Program is $1014 per month.


      Tuition Reduction
      Holden is committed to economic diversity and strives to assist as many families as possible. Tuition Reduction is available to qualifying families and can substantially offset the cost of tuition. On average, 70% of families receive some amount of tuition reduction. Please request Tuition Reduction information from our office or download it from our website.

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    • Prospective Student Information  
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    • IMPORTANT:

      SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION AND SELECT "SAVE" BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEXT SECTION. (SAVE BUTTON LOCATED IN THE "APPLICATION FEE" TAB)

    • Parent / Guardian Contact Information  
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      SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION AND SELECT "SAVE" BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEXT SECTION. (SAVE BUTTON LOCATED IN THE "APPLICATION FEE" TAB)

    • Prospective Parents/Guardian Questionnaire  
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      SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION AND SELECT "SAVE" BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEXT SECTION. (SAVE BUTTON LOCATED IN THE "APPLICATION FEE" TAB)

    • Files to Upload  
    • Please upload the following with this application:

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      SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION AND SELECT "SAVE" BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEXT SECTION. (SAVE BUTTON LOCATED IN THE "APPLICATION FEE" TAB)

    • Note: Holden High School may request additional information before the application is complete.

    • Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form  
    • Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form

      Directions: 

      1. Share the "Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form" PDF with your student's teacher.
      2. Instruct your child's teacher to email the completed form to kristinl@holdenhigh.org
    • Medical Release Form  
    • Medical Release Form

       

      Please complete this form ONLY if your child is currently in therapy and/or has recently been in a therapeutic program.

      Directions:

      1.) Click here to download Medical Release Form

      2.) Complete all form sections

      3.) Upload completed Medical Release Form

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      SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS APPLICATION AND SELECT "SAVE" BEFORE BEGINNING THE NEXT SECTION. (SAVE BUTTON LOCATED IN THE "APPLICATION FEE" TAB)

    • Prospective Student Questionnaire  
    • This section should be completed by the prospective student.

    • Application Fee  
    • All prospective families must complete this application in its entirety AND submit the $87 application fee.

      (* The application fee may be submitted online using the link provided or with a check payable to "Holden High School" mailed to 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563, listing Application Fee in the memo field)

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