Main Street Scholars

Main Street Scholars offers junior high for grades 709, early college high school for grades 103, and academic coaching. Students have the privilege of leaving the campus for breaks, and they are empowered to help create their own schedules.

Programs

• Junior high — grades 7–9
• Early college high school — grades 10–12

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Facility hours: School hours are generally Monday–Friday 9 am—5 pm; Coaching hours are Monday–Friday 9 am—7 pm

About the provider

Main Street Scholars is led by Head of School Dawn McGee and Executive Director Jamie Hayes. The school is fully accredited, received a six-year accreditation from WASC, and is AG approved by the University of California and The California State University system. Its mission is to empower and guide students as they build an accelerated, articulated, and intentional academic trajectory that sets them on their paths into a fully realized adulthood.

• Academic coaching

All students are empowered to help create their own schedules. MSS generally follows the College of San Mateo academic calendar, with a longer Thanksgiving holiday and late-winter break. First day of school August 17, 2025. Last Day/Graduation May 28.

Last updated October 10, 2026.