Welcome!
Goleta Family School is an alternative, tuition-free program offered by the Goleta Union School District to families with children in kindergarten through grade six.
Our curriculum is child-centered with an emphasis on creative expression, independent thinking, and cooperative social skills. The unique multi-grade setting allows the students to learn at their own paces and enjoy ongoing cross-age tutoring.
Each year we have LIMITED SPACE available for new incoming students, and we have already closed our first round of applications. We will have another lottery on June 1, so check back here for new dates for Parent Info Nights and School Tours.
Please note: GFS is open to residents of the Goleta Union School District. In order to apply for admission to GFS you need to attend one parent info night AND one school tour.
Update: We have scheduled another Prospective Parent Night for Monday, May 7 from 6:30pm till 7:30pm. There will also be a Prospective Parent Tour on Wednesday, May 30 at 8:30am.
For more information, or to schedule a class tour, please contact Michelle Howard at 455-4808 — or — michelle@wyp.org.
“I appreciate whoever invented the word ‘pass’.”
-Student
“My favorite memory this year is getting better at reading and playing blocks.”
-Student
“My favorite memory was playing checkers with Duck and Macy.”
-Student
“My favorite memory is when I saw the island fox, and watching Graham get nibbled by the island fox.”
-Student
“My favorite memory of the year is when we did ceramics”
-Student
Upcoming Events
May 14: PTA meeting
May 18: Folk Festival
May 23: Foothill/GFS Talent Show (1pm in the bowl)
May 28: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 29: Restoration Site Field Trip – pickup at Calle Barquero
May 30: Prospective Parent Tour (8:30am)
May 30: Final PTA Meeting (6pm – 9pm) at Meat n’ Potatoes restaurant (behind the Creekside at 4444 Hollister Ave)
June 1: Beach Day
June 6: Graduation