Uncomfortable Questions
Is Bay easy?
No Bay is not easy : talk about academics at Bay and your own experience with challenging classes.
Do students at Bay get into good colleges?
Yes very much so! The college counseling department meets with students starting junior year and has curated a helpful process in completing college work.
How is the food at Bay?
Amazing! We have a different lunch every day, freshly made by Acer!
If you don’t know the answer to the question
Find a fellow ambassador or teacher who would know the answer.
What made you choose Bay?
Give your own unique answer
Are there furries at Bay?
No : Not sure where this rumor started. People in the Bay community feel safe to express themselves, but we don’t tolerate rumors, misinformation, or disrespectful behavior.
Will my kid be able to make friends?
Bay hosts many events for students to socialize and meet one another. There's an emphasis on kids making connections and stepping outside their comfort zone.
Does Bay have a Gym?
Yes we! It is a 10 minute walk from campus and we use a lot of the Presidio's sports facilities.
If a prospective student says anything negative to or about another student, Bay, or any staffulty.
Tell Amy or any admissions adults or captain ASAP
Was it hard for you to find friends at Bay?
Bay does a lot of events to help classes intermix, lots of opportunity to make friends and branch out.
What's the worst grade you've gotten at Bay?
Divert the question and talk about the support of teachers / how they support you so you don't fall behind
How do students get to school?
Bay buses, biking, public transport, & carpools
How are the athletics at Bay?
The athletics at Bay are great! We have many different team sports and activity offerings. Some notable mentions are girls volleyball, boys baseball, girls lacrosse, and sailing!
If one of your peers misinforms a family/student
Don't be scared to kindly correct them as soon as the mistake is made
What is your least favorite thing about Bay?
Give a sandwich response : Answer question honestly but respectfully, finish with something positive you do like about Bay
Are there a lot of cliques at Bay?
Talk about how there are always friend groups at schools but Bay also makes an effort to emphasize community and cross group mixing.
Does Bay have AP classes?
Bay does not believe in taking a class solely to get credit and to teach to a test. Rather, we want our students to learn and be fully invested in their classes and dive deep into topics.
What is the homework load at Bay?
10th: 40 min per class (50 for Hum.)
11th & 12th:50ish per class
Honors: 60 min per class
If someone mentions not liking a student who attends Bay
Explain how in every space we will find people we aren't draw to and that's okay. We don't have to be best friends with everyone. (Take note if there is any cruelty to this comment)
Why are you an ambassador?
Answer truthfully! Talk about leadership roles and the importance of getting involved in your school community.
Do students abuse substances?
No experience interacting with this topic : Talk about how all students are required to take 9th grade seminar and Choices (health class).
Why does Bay have Humanities and not Social Studies and Language Arts?
Having a Humanities class allows students to get a deeper level of understanding of Social Studies and Language Arts. To understand literature, you need to understand history.
Does Bay have a lot of traditions or school cheer?
Yes we do! : Olympics, Bay Day, Thanksgiving lunch, Breaker Bash, Dances, etc.
Why is Bay better than ...
Rephrase: Every school has it's strengths and I think Bays are ...
What's something you'd want to change about Bay?
Be honest but never rude or bashing the school. End on a positive note.