Welcome to Bullis Charter School (BCS)!

 

Whether you have a rising TK, Kindergartener or student(s) in older grades joining BCS, we are thrilled to have you and want to extend our warmest welcome to you all! We hope the resources below will help make the transition easier.

SPRING EVENT FOR NEW FAMILIES

 

New Families Spring Social: May 10th, 2025 at 4pm

 

Join our Spring Social to meet other new BCS families. Current Bullis parent volunteers will be at the event to answer any questions. 

We’ll send an email to new families to register for the event. 

 

BE READY BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS 

 

Summer Social New Families 

 

Join our Summer Social to meet and greet your student(s)’ teacher(s) and other BCS families in August, 2025 (more info coming).

 

Class Assignments  

 

Students’ class assignments will be communicated on Monday, August 11. You’ll get an email regarding your student(s)’ class assignment(s). Class assignments will be posted in front of the office at the North and South campus. 

 

School Supplies 

 

Please visit the BBC school supplies page for the latest information (updates coming in May). TK, Kinder and Grade 1 students are encouraged to bring school supplies on August 11. Other Grades should bring their school supplies on the first day of school.  

 

Order Bullis Spirit Wear

 

You can purchase your student(s) BCS Spirit Wear online (link will be updated in June) for school events. The pre-ordered Spirit Wear will be available for pickup on the first day of school. We will also have limited quantities for parents to purchase.  

 

Bear Guides  

 

As a new family, you'll be matched with a Bear Guide in June. Bear Guides are BCS parent volunteers who will answer your questions and help you navigate BCS with confidence. The Bear Guide program connects each incoming family like yours with an experienced BCS family who can provide personalized support.

 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

 

Where to meet: 

• TK and Kindergarten: Please accompany your TK and Kinder students to the classroom by the morning bell. The homeroom teachers will greet them there.
• Grades 1-5: Students should line up on the blacktop by 8:30 am. Note that the campus only opens at 8:15am.  Please stay with your child prior to 8:15am.
• Middle School: Students should enter their classrooms directly unless instructed otherwise.    

What to bring:

• Apply sunscreen at home
• Bring a water bottle and snacks for recess (no sharing)
• Bring the pre-ordered school supplies to the class if you haven’t done so already
• Drop medications at the office if applicable

First Day Parent Coffee from 8:00-8:45 am: Join BBC and parents for a cup of coffee after you drop off your child(ren).

 

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

Bell Schedule (2025-2026)

 

TK and Kindergarten	8:15am - 3:05pm
Grades 1-5	8:35am - 3:15pm First bell is at 8:30am for kids to line up
Grades 6-8	8:00am - 3:30pm

 

• Late arrival: please have your student stop by the office to pick up a tardy slip before entering the classroom.
• Pick up early: If your child needs to be picked up early, please inform the office and teacher.  You will need to go to the office first to sign out the child.
• Absences: If your child needs to miss school, please email attendance@bullischarterschool.com by the start of the school day and cc your child’s homeroom teacher
• Early dismissal days, all learners will be dismissed at 12:30pm.

 

After School Care & Transportation

 

We understand childcare and transportation are important to manage a busy household.  We have compiled a list of providers based on BBC member inputs. Please note that BBC is not affiliated with, nor does it recommend, sponsor, or endorse any of the listed organizations. We encourage you to vet the vendors directly.

 

Pick-up and Drop-off

• Please follow all school zone laws, including - 15 mph around the school, no parking in red zones, do not block neighbor driveways and mailboxes (even if only for a minute!), do not do UTurns on Covington or Portola.
• Utilize the crosswalks. It's not safe to send your kids across the street with no crosswalk. 
• Parking spaces are limited. 
• TK/Kindergarten: no curbside drop-off. Please park your car and accompany your student to and from the classroom
• 1st grade and up: Please utilize street parking or curbside pick-up and drop-off.  

Hot Lunch

 

California offers free lunch and breakfast for all students. The Lunch Master is the BCS breakfast and lunch vendor. Families will receive login information before school starts to create an online account and select meals for the student(s) free of charge. See the detailed lunch program here. 

• Lunch can be ordered weekly via The Lunch Master. Orders must be placed by 9am on Tuesday prior to the first week of meal service.
• We encourage you to let your student(s) order their lunch choices and to help minimize food waste. Often we see lunches are never eaten because they "don't like what their parents ordered”
• You can opt out for school lunch and pack a lunch for your student(s) 
• We encourage you to pack a snack for your student(s) every day
• We are seeking weekly and biweekly volunteers. Sign up here!

Co-curriculars vs. Extra-curriculars 

• Co-curriculars (mandatory and applicable to 1st graders and up)
• Co-Curricular are electives during the school hours 
• Students will request placement in two Co-Curricular classes by ranking their choices in the Fall and again in the Spring (Friday afternoon 1:20-3pm at North and Wednesday afternoon 1:20-3pm at South)
• Past offerings have included, but are not limited to, Spanish, tap dance, and LEGO robotics.
• Extra-curriculars (optional and applicable to TK and up):
• Extra-curriculars are optional and led by the BCS teachers
• Extra-curriculars are offered after school (3:30-4:15 pm) 
• Past offerings included, but are not limited to Choir, Dodgeball, Reading, etc 
• Once you sign up, you are committed to the whole duration of the offering
• Look for signup information in Bear Essentials in September and January

BULLIS BOOSTER CLUB (BBC)

 

Bullis Parent Volunteer Organization 

 

The Bullis Booster Club (BBC) is the Bullis Parent Volunteer Organization (PTO). The BBC plans school events, supports teachers and staff, coordinates community activities, and more. 

Your membership dues are essential for funding these programs, staff room needs, and community events, plus they give you access to our online directory to connect with other BCS families and staff.

Join us today as a paid member* (HERE IS WHY AND HOW!)

 

School Volunteering opportunities 

 

Volunteering has been crucial to BCS's success. BCS is an amazing community today because of our many dedicated volunteers. Volunteering is the best way to get to know the school, students, and other families.

Check out the BBC volunteer page. 

 

Classroom volunteering opportunities

 

Your homeroom teacher will let you know about the volunteer opportunities in the beginning of the school year. Volunteer opportunities include class parties, reading to the class, field trip chaperones, library helpers, yearbook editors and more. 

 

*Note: When you create an account, you will be asked to input parent information, as well as student(s) information.  When you choose the teacher (or group for Middle School), you will automatically be added to the Classroom Ambassador's email list for classroom updates, and be given access to appropriate menu items on the website.  You choose what information you want to share in the Directory.  We strongly suggest sharing at a minimum your names, email and student info. 

 

CAMPUS LOCATIONS 

 

North Campus (Grade TK-8) 102 West Portola Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022	South Campus (Grade TK-5) 1124 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
Phone: (650) 947-4100 Fax: (650) 947-4989 Email: info@bullischarterschool.com

 

 

MORE INFORMATION

 

Food Allergies

• Please fill out the appropriate Allergy and Medication forms as part of the registration process.
• Please drop off the medications at the office by the first day of school.
• Both campuses offer designated nut-free areas for those with nut and dairy allergies. 
• The BCS office has a medical bag, including an Epi-Pen.
• BCS is not a nut-free school, but many classrooms have a nut-free policy.  Consult your homeroom teacher if you have questions 

Special Education 

 

BCS offers a hands-on approach to our learners. We offer special education services that include a speech and language pathologist, an occupational therapist, school counselors, and resource specialists who strive to ensure all learners are equipped with the skills they need to succeed. Inclusion remains at the forefront, and we are here to support in any way we can. To learn more about the special education program at BCS, please contact the Director of Special Education, Jodi Snyder at jsnyder@bullischarterschool.com.  

 

Health & Medication

 

Both North and South campuses have clinics for first aid treatment and medical need administrations.  Please contact the office or school nurses - Staff Directory