James
Hometown: Burlingame
The schools I attended before Crystal: McKinley Elementary School, Burlingame Intermediate School
Grade I joined Crystal: 9th
Graduation Year: 2026
Interests/Activities: Dance Program, Dance Team (Vice President), Vantage Magazine (Vice President), Communications Committee, Language Program (French)
My favorite thing about Crystal is that I have made friendships over my time at the school that I will cherish forever. Being among the few new freshmen entering the school was quite nerve-wracking, and I wasn’t sure if I would find my people quickly. However, I could not have been more wrong. Putting myself out there and talking to many different people allowed me to see the friendly student body at Crystal. Overcoming that first hurdle of introducing myself to a new person is a challenge I am so grateful that I took on. Even with a minor grade, I feel everyone can find their group and thrive at the school due to the balance of the class. I am so grateful to have said yes to Crystal because I wouldn't have met my best friends if I had not. I have many unforgettable memories with these kind people, and I know we will be friends forever. I know that whenever I am having a bad day, am stressed about an upcoming exam, or just need someone to talk to, I have empathetic people to go to for support. At Crystal, you can be yourself and be accepted by your peers. Real friendship is essential in life, and at Crystal, you will find that.
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.