Admission FAQs

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• Q: How do I apply?

  Visit our How to Apply page. You will find the application steps for the specific grade level(s) your family will apply for.

• Q: When is the application deadline?

  December 13, 2024: Sibling Application Deadline
  January 17, 2025: Application Deadline
  January 17, 2025: Tuition Assistance Application Deadline

  
  If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna Quijano, Director of Enrollment Management and Matriculation, at admissions@trinity-mp.org or 650-854-0288 x107. 

• Q: What is the difference between TK and Kindergarten?

  Kindergarten marks the beginning of our curriculum standards and our elementary math, reading, and handwriting program.
  
  Transitional Kindergarten is an early childhood education program that follows an inquiry and project-based curriculum in the classroom. TK offers our young fives an additional year to explore and strengthen developmental concepts and social-emotional skills for a smooth transition to Kindergarten.

• Q: Is tuition assistance available?

  Yes. The deadline to submit a Tuition Assistance Application is January 17, 2025. Click here to learn more about tuition assistance.

• Q: What are the age and readiness requirements for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten?

  All students should meet the age requirements below:
  
  

  • Preschool: Ages 2-4. By September 1st, children should be two years old to be eligible for admission.
  • Transitional Kindergarten: Ages 4-5.  By September 1st, children should be four years old by eligible for admission.
  • Kindergarten: Children should be at least five years old by September 1st to be eligible for Kindergarten admission. Kindergarten eligibility will be determined upon application.

• Q: Do you offer tours year round?

  Yes, upon availability. To arrange a tour, contact Anna Quijano, Director of Enrollment Management and Matriculation (admissions@trinity-mp.org).

• Q: When are decision letters mailed?

  Sibling decisions mailed:
  February 7, 2025
  
  All decisions mailed:
  March 19, 2025
  
  All decisions emailed:
  March 20, 2025, at noon

• Q: What is the average class size?

  The average class size is sixteen to eighteen on the Early Childhood Campus. We aim for 22 students per grade at the Elementary Campus, with an average class size of sixteen to eighteen students.

• Q: What is the religious affiliation of the school?

  We honor the traditions of the Episcopal Church. Click here to read more on Spiritual Life at Trinity.

• Q: Do students wear uniforms?

  Trinity students wear uniforms purchased through Dennis Uniform using code M5KTRI and/or the Trinity Uni-Cycle program. Visit the Trinity School Dennis Uniform page.
  
  

  • Tops: Red or white polos (short or long-sleeved)
  • Bottoms: Navy pants/shorts, plaid jumper/skort
  • Socks: Tights or leggings in red, navy, black, or white
  • Shoes: Black, white, red, navy, gray (no glitter/light-up shoes)
  • Dress uniform (Picture Day and Christmas Pageant: white polo, navy pants or plaid jumper (no skorts), and v-neck school cardigan.