Petra
Hometown: Hillsborough
The school I attended before Crystal: The Carey School, PJCC
Grade I joined Crystal: 6th
Graduation Year: 2026
Interests/Activities: Volleyball team, Peer tutor, Biomed and Pre-Med clubs, avid toast maker during school breaks
A “so Crystal” moment was when I was studying after school with my math teacher. We had just gone over a tricky subject, and I had been sick for the past few days. I was organizing my notes and talking to my teacher when I informed her I had an out-of-school volleyball practice until 10 pm. It was six already, so my teacher asked if I had eaten anything. When I told her I had forgotten my dinner at home, she quietly got up and walked away instead of saying pity. I was initially confused, but half a minute later, she returned with carrots, hummus, two cookies, and a San Pellegrino that she had grabbed from the teachers' lounge. While my teacher played it off as insignificant and casual, the surprise dinner made me realize how caring the staff are at Crystal. My teacher stayed 3 hours after school had ended to help me excel in class while ensuring I had enough sustenance for a 2-hour practice, ultimately illustrating how the faculty at Crystal prioritize balance and kindness for their students.
Contact
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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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