Menlo Park, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
3375 Edison Way, 94025 · (650) 468-2204
Enrollment
321
Student:teacher
5:1
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Head of school
Jim Eagen
Head of School
Jim Eagen has been leading Synapse School as Head of School for over 10 years, focusing on innovative program design, staff development, and school culture. He brings over 25 years of experience in education, with a background in teaching, coaching, and administration.
Curriculum & special classes
Synapse inspires learning through hands-on, project-based learning utilizing its HEARTS curriculum framework and brain-based research. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a foundational pillar, integrated into the TK-8 curriculum, teaching students 8 competencies of the EQ model.
Financial aid
Synapse School offers financial aid, and information is available through their 'Affording Synapse' section, with Jennifer Wences as the Communications & Financial Aid Associate.
Before & after school care
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After school
After Care is available daily from dismissal (3:15/3:30/2:30pm depending on grade/day) to 6:00pm. Students have access to activities, toys, games, books, crafts, snack time, homework time, and outdoor play. After School Programs are trimester-long, extracurricular classes held between dismissal and 5:30pm, typically once a week, often taught by outside vendors.
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Admissions
Synapse School offers admissions for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The process involves contacting the admissions team and using the Ravenna online application system.
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