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Welcome Families, 

As a parent today, you have the tough job of preparing your child for an unpredictable future. The world is changing faster than ever, with more to learn and more complex skills needed. Each year, the pressure to do well increases. Meanwhile, teens need time to connect with their friends and feel safe to explore who they are. You may wonder—how can traditional schools, using methods from a hundred years ago, tackle these modern challenges?

At Millennium, we’ve completely re-imagined middle school to meet the unique needs of young adolescents today. Our innovative and experiential approach mixes challenging academics with true self-discovery and real-world exploration. Our teachers, whom we call Guides, are passionate mentors dedicated to helping students on their journey.

Students flourish at Millennium because they are known, loved, and challenged, building a solid foundation for high school, college, and beyond. Parents of our graduates say their children succeed in high school because they are well-prepared academically, take charge of their learning, and confidently handle challenges.

At our heart is a commitment to fighting systemic injustices and promoting an anti-racist, multicultural society. This starts with self-reflection. We embrace diversity and provide substantial financial aid to ensure that all families in the San Francisco Bay Area have access to our school.

I invite you to explore what makes our community so special by joining us for an open house or speaking directly with our Director of Admissions to learn more.

Warm regards,
Roberto d’Erizans
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Founded in 2015, Millennium School is an independent 6th-8th grade innovation lab and middle school in San Francisco, California. Research and development began in 2014, with founders Jeff Snipes and Chris Balme forming the initial team by hiring Stephen Lessard, Ann Wang, and Lindsay Berk. The school opened in August 2016 with 24 sixth-graders and five founding team members.

The school is part of Millennium.org, incorporated in 2016 with the mission to “design and share methods of education that advance well-being.” The organization includes the school and emerging professional development programs.

The school’s approach was inspired by the founders’ experience in adult education, adolescent apprenticeships, and Montessori middle school design. It aims to update humanistic education models by incorporating recent developmental neuroscience research, creating immersive experiences that enhance academics, inner wisdom, and modern “real-world” skills. Many learning designs at Millennium School still reflect central ideas from Montessori adolescent programs.