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Student and Alumni Success

Stanbridge students leave with academic skills, self-knowledge and a concrete plan for what comes next. Every post-secondary path looks different, and that's intentional.

College Counseling and Transitions

Beginning in eighth grade, Stanbridge's College Counseling and Transitions program works individually with students and their families to explore the full range of post-secondary options, including four-year and two-year colleges, trade and vocational programs, residential transitions programs and supported employment pathways. The goal is a plan that fits the student.

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The Path After Stanbridge

Stanbridge graduates take a number of different paths, including:

  • Four-year and two-year colleges and universities including UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, San Francisco State University, St. Mary's College, Landmark College, Notre Dame de Namur University, Cal State East Bay and College of Idaho.

  • Bay Area community colleges, vocational and trade schools including Foothill College, Skyline College, De Anza College, College of San Mateo, City College of San Francisco and the San Francisco Academy of Art.

  • Residential education and transitions programs including Wayfinders at Fresno State, Foothill College's Tools for Transition and Work, MERISTEM, the College Living Experience, New Directions for Young Adults and the Aspen Network.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

The best way to understand who thrives at Stanbridge is to hear from students directly.

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    Alumni Spotlight: Sarah C., Class of 2013

    Community Volunteer & Artist | Half Moon Bay

    Sarah volunteers at the Half Moon Bay Library, teaching sewing classes and creating craft projects for librarians. She credits Stanbridge's individualized support with teaching her the note-taking and self-advocacy strategies she still uses today. She's recently moved into independent housing at Big Wave, where she'll have her own art space.

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    Alumni Spotlight: Dashiell M., Class of 2023

    Filmmaker & Creative Storyteller | Palo Alto

    Dashiell is a filmmaker working on his first feature-length documentary, "Worthy: A History of Down Syndrome," alongside 3D animation and Lego stop motion projects. He credits Stanbridge's hands-on approach and individualized instruction with giving him the confidence to pursue creative work. When he's not filming, he's at the movies with Stanbridge friends, scouting inspiration for his next project

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    Alumni Spotlight: Gabby L., Class of 2021

    Child Development Professional & Teacher's Assistant | Berkeley

    Gabby works as a teacher's assistant for students up to third grade in Berkeley while attending an independent living program and pursuing college coursework. She credits Stanbridge's individualized approach with helping her build the organizational and self-advocacy skills she uses daily. She calls the school "helpful and adaptable to you."

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.

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