Cognitive Assessments for
Helios School
K through Grade 2 Applicants

Helios School requires cognitive assessment as part of their comprehensive admission process for Kindergarten through Grade 2 applicants. This assessment helps Helios understand each child's learning profile, cognitive strengths, and developmental readiness for their innovative educational approach.

Dr. Estupinian has over a decade of experience specifically assessing child applicants for Helios School, giving her unique insight into what Helios values in cognitive profiles. Her extensive experience with Helios families means she understands the school's educational philosophy and can provide assessments that truly reflect your child's potential to thrive in Helios's learning environment.

Important: There are only a limited number of testing appointments available during admission season - we recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours for your child's cognitive assessment appointment. While the actual testing typically takes about 90 minutes, Dr. Estupinian allows extra time to ensure your child feels comfortable and can perform at their best.

The assessment includes natural break times when your child needs them, and Dr. Estupinian never rushes the process. Some children work more quickly, while others benefit from a slower pace - she adapts to your child's individual rhythm and attention span.

What to Expect:

• Comfortable, child-friendly environment designed to reduce anxiety

• Natural breaks incorporated throughout the session

• One-on-one attention from Dr. Estupinian

• Engaging activities that feel more like games than tests

This unhurried approach ensures accurate results that truly reflect your child's cognitive abilities for their Helios School application.

Your child's cognitive assessment results follow a parent-controlled process that puts you in charge of how the information is shared:

Step 1: Results Come to You First

• You receive the complete assessment report within 2-5 business days

• Dr. Estupinian schedules a personal consultation to review the results with you

• You have time to understand your child's cognitive profile before any school receives the information

Step 2: School Transmission with Your Approval

• Results are never released to Helios School without your explicit instructions and approval

• Dr. Estupinian will electronically transmit the report directly to Helios School's admission office only when you give permission

• You maintain complete control over the timing and sharing of your child's information

Bonus: Free Additional Reports
If you're applying to multiple schools, there are no additional charges for sending copies of the report to two other schools. This makes it easy to include the assessment in multiple applications without extra costs.

Online Booking Available 24/7: Use our convenient online booking system to see currently available times and dates with instant confirmation.

Limited Availability Warning: During Helios School's admission season, testing appointments fill up quickly. We maintain a limited number of slots to ensure each child receives the individual attention they deserve.

Booking Strategy:

• Book as early as possible - don't wait until application deadlines approach

• Flexible scheduling - we offer appointments throughout the week including some weekend options

• Instant confirmation - our online system confirms your appointment immediately

Peak Season Planning: September through December is our busiest time for Helios School assessments. Families who book early have the best selection of appointment times and avoid last-minute stress.

Dr. Estupinian brings specialized expertise in Helios School cognitive assessments that comes from years of dedicated experience:

Helios-Specific Experience:

• Over a decade of experience specifically assessing Helios School applicants

• Deep understanding of Helios's educational philosophy and what they look for in students

• Familiarity with how Helios uses cognitive assessment information in their admission decisions

Clinical Excellence:

• Board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) - the highest credential in psychology

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University

• Decade of experience as a psychologist and neuropsychological assessor at Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System

Assessment Expertise:

• Hundreds of neuropsychological and psychological evaluations completed

• Specialized training in child cognitive assessment

• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary medical teams

This combination of Helios-specific experience and clinical excellence ensures your child receives an assessment that accurately reflects their abilities and potential for success at Helios School.

Absolutely! Dr. Estupinian has perfected her approach specifically for young children applying to schools like Helios, and she understands how to make the assessment experience positive and engaging.

Child-Friendly Environment:

• Comfortable, welcoming office space designed with children in mind

• No intimidating medical or clinical atmosphere

• Warm, encouraging interaction style that puts children at ease

Assessment Approach:

• Activities presented as interesting puzzles and games rather than "tests"

• Natural conversation and interaction throughout the session

• Positive reinforcement and encouragement regardless of performance

• Breaks provided whenever your child needs them

Dr. Estupinian's Special Touch:

• Years of experience specifically with Helios School applicants means she understands the age group and developmental stage

• Genuine enjoyment of working with young children

• Ability to adapt her communication style to each child's personality

Parent Feedback: Families consistently tell us their children enjoyed their time with Dr. Estupinian and often ask when they can come back to "play more games."

Office Address: 987 University Ave, Suite 20, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Convenient for Helios Families: Our Los Gatos location is strategically positioned to serve Helios School families throughout the South Bay area.

Easy Access From:

• San Jose and surrounding areas

• Saratoga and Los Gatos communities

• Campbell and surrounding neighborhoods

• Easy freeway access from throughout the region

Office Features:

• Ample parking available for families

• Child-friendly environment designed to be welcoming and comfortable

• Professional setting that maintains a warm, non-intimidating atmosphere

Getting There: Our location is easily accessible by car with convenient parking. The office is designed to be easy to find and welcoming for families arriving for their child's assessment.

Yes, absolutely! Dr. Estupinian understands that many families apply to multiple schools, and she makes this process as convenient as possible.

No Additional Charges: There are no extra fees for sending additional copies of your child's assessment report to two other schools. This is included in your assessment fee.

Multiple School Applications Made Easy:

• Send reports to two additional schools as needed for your applications

• Electronic transmission ensures reports arrive quickly and securely

• All schools receive the same comprehensive, professional report

Process:

• Simply let Dr. Estupinian know which schools need to receive the report

• She handles all the logistics of sending reports to each school's admission office

• You receive confirmation when reports have been transmitted

Strategic Advantage: Having one comprehensive, high-quality cognitive assessment that can be used for two other schools applications saves time, money, and reduces stress on your child by avoiding multiple testing sessions.

The assessment cost $825 and includes up to a 2 hour testing appointment. Our office will send the report directly to Harker School after you provide permission.

Most children take between 60 min to 2 hours to complete the evaluation. We offer a 2-hour appointment time so we can take breaks as needed.

There is nothing you can do, or should do, to "coach" or prepare your child for the assessment. The purpose of the examination is to assess each child's abilities without preparation. We encourage you not to put any pressure on your child about his or her test performance prior to the appointment. Your child should not prepare or study for the evaluation. Please be aware that prior exposure to test materials, preparation exercises and questions will invalidate the results.

You may tell your child that they will be doing some fun and interesting activities during the appointment, and you can encourage them by telling them, "just do your best". Avoid telling your child that it is a play date as this may affect their performance on the assessment. I will work with your child to keep them engaged and provide breaks as needed.

If your child is sick on the day of the appointment or has been sick 5 days prior to the appointment, please call our office to reschedule. We will do everything possible to find another opening for your child, as soon as our schedule permits.

All major credit cards.

We prefer to have only one parent can come with the child. We will meet together with your child at the beginning of the appointment to make sure your child feels comfortable working with me. During the testing process you will be able to wait in our lobby. We encourage a quite environment so that your child can do their best. If you would like to make a telephone call during this time, we request you step outside of the office to make calls.

1. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to the office. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed your child will be when they arrive.

2. Please be sure your child has received a good night's rest and a meal prior to the appointment.

3. If your child wears glasses or hearing aids, please bring those items to the appointment.

You can reach our office at 844-802-6512.  Our staff will be available Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays.

The fee covers the cost of sending  two additional reports to the school of your choice.  However, it does not include the costs associated with sending a copy of the report to other organizations. Please contact our office with specific requests.