Heidy
Hometown: San Mateo
The school I attended before Crystal: San Mateo Park Elementary School
Grade I joined Crystal: 6th
Graduation Year: 2026
Interests/Activities: Crystal FIRST, Cross Country, Track and Field, Women in Sports club, BC2M club, Finance Committee
Before coming to Crystal, I was afraid of not fitting in as a Latina student who came from a public elementary school and who also received financial aid. However, my fear instantly disappeared when I joined Crystal as a 6th grader. I immediately felt a strong bond and connection with other students. I realized that all my peers in 6th grade were experiencing middle school for the first time, felt nervous, and, most importantly, excited for their future at Crystal. Upon entering middle school, it was evident that Crystal was actively trying to build a diverse community, which would provide many benefits. As a sophomore at the upper school, I feel included and accepted by all students at Crystal. I am also a part of Crystal FIRST, which Ms. Aguirre and Ms. Richardson Pagnia direct. In this program, I can meet with other students who will be the first in their family to attend college. I feel welcomed, seen, and safe in this community built for students like me.
Contact
General: 650-342-4175 | info@crystal.org
Admission Questions: admission@crystal.org
Middle School
10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
650-645-1000
650-645-1000
Upper School
400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
650-342-4175
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Website Accessibility Statement: Crystal Springs Uplands School is committed to making this website accessible to visitors with disabilities and is continually working to increase its accessibility and usability. We are on a regular basis seeking opportunities to bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If for any reason, you cannot access any of the material on our website, please email webadmin@csus.org and we will work to resolve the problem as soon as possible.