7th Grade & Before
Family advising and early direction-setting. Build confidence, explore options, and make big-picture decisions.
Early Planning With Guardians/Parents
At this stage, we don’t offer any coaching to your child is majorly planning with the family to see where your child is at and offer guidance on best future steps beneficial to your child before enrolling into the 8th grade program
Why it matters (parent concerns)
Common questions parents often ask:
- Are we on the right track?
- Should we go private, public, or which?
- When should we push specialization?
- How do we get into our top choice?
At this stage, the key is choice architecture: making smart, low-pressure decisions that preserve future opportunities while keeping the child curious and resilient.
What we do
Here is what to expect when you enroll in the Grade 7 and before program
- Family Strategy Sessions (parents are the primary client): We clarify long-term academic/career goals, family values, and school choice strategy.
- School selection guidance: We compare private, public, charter, and magnet schools; understand rankings vs. “fit.”
- Enrichment planning: We recommend languages, arts, sports, and summer activities to discover aptitudes.
- Confidence-building plan for the child: We discuss and create project-based play, accountability systems, and resilience-building activities.
At this stage, the key is choice architecture: making smart, low-pressure decisions that preserve future opportunities while keeping the child curious and resilient.
Deliverables and Results
By the end of the Grade 7 and before program. We would have
- 1-year family advising plan (up to 12 flexible sessions).
- School-comparison matrix (local options vs. fit).
- Shortlist of low-cost, high-impact enrichment activities (6–12 months).
- “Ready-for-High-School” checklist (skills & habits).
Targets and KPIs
To ensure a successful partnership while in the planning phase. We always advise.
- Family stays on track with school decision timelines.
- Child engages in 3+ exploratory activities.
- Parents report increased clarity and confidence.
Early Planning is best for
This package is best for;
- Families who want to make confident school decisions early.
- Parents worried about whether their child is “on track.”
- Families relocating, or weighing private vs. public investments.
See what our students are doing in the program
We train and develop students to be the very best in their tracks
Liam, a junior used AI and chemistry to combat microplastics pollution
Liam combined AI programming and advanced chemistry to find solutions for breaking down microplastics in water. Through Kate’s mentorship, he connected with professors, PhD candidates, and professionals to deepen his research and create measurable environmental impact.
Liam Chen
STEM Research
IMPACTS of kate stone prep mentorship
Designed AI-driven solutions to identify microplastics behavior.
Conducted lab-based experiments validating computational results.
Collaborated with university mentors and research scientists.
Recognized regionally for innovation in sustainability and water science.
What does this cost?
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This program has up to 12 flexible sessions with Kate Stone Prep
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