school test scores show perfection. actual school has a lot to be desired. children are taught with outdated techniques and current american standards are ignored. Children are taught to pass tests, but not taught to 'learn' beyond the standardized testing, and my children were told not to look further
... Read more into answers beyond what they were taught. I'd go elsewhere if I knew this earlier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
After nine years at AFY, my daughter (who didn't particularly work up to her potential at AFY) got 5 As (1 A+) and a B in ceramics at Lincoln HS on her first report card. And she spent a LOT less time on homework at ALHS than at AFY! She (a freshman) tutors an upper classman Geometry. AFY's API
... Read more scores have been No. 1 of ALL SCHOOLS in the SFUSD until the most recent period, when Lowell HS barely edged it out. Expect lots of homework--even over summer vacation! The Immersion System is a wondeful way for a child to become fluent and literate in a foreign language. For any language, it is a priceless opportunity to give to your child. Graduating 8th graders have the opportunity to visit China for two weeks during their final semester. I am glad I learned about AFY and was able to send my daughter there! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/08
Definitely meets and exceeds my expectations for a public school. Actually, it feels as if it is a private institution. Teacher involvment is of high standard. And parental participation is second to none.
... Read moreRead less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
AFY is challenging, all classes are somewhat advanced, and the teachers don't shy away from assigning homework, even at an early age, on weekends and vacations. Although their parent involvement is extraordinary, the principal has the last say on everything, AFY can hardly be called a democracy; but
... Read more it is a viable system nonetheless. Teacher quality fluctuates greatly year to year. There were definitely bad teachers, but a few great ones as well. Class size is tiny, so overall the graduating class is really close, but if you don't get along with someone, you just have to deal with it. Most cons are outweighed by the unique chance to learn a difficult language in a small-school setting. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/18/07
Students do well in school because of parents involvement. They only acknowledge their efforts but the parents put in more. They use parents to help support the school. The school likes smart kids. If your kids need help in any subject, you need to look for help elsewhere. Elementary teachers are
... Read more more friendly and willing to help students. Choose at your own risk. Overall the school is great if you do not care for any extracurricular activities. They do not have much!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/07
I think this school is a great school! Friendly teachers, happy kids and another language. personally, my child teachers me some of the Chinese words she learns.
... Read moreRead less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
Bottom line is the performance and behavior of the students, which history has shown is exceptional. They are consistently well-prepared for high school and have the incredible and unique opportunity to learn Chinese language and culture in an immersion environment. Standardized test results reflect
... Read more tremendous success, especially notable given that most of curriculum in Cantonese or Mandarin. Traditional teaching style not for everyone. Most teachers are very effective and committed, though admittedly not all are. Parental involvement very strong for public school, but leaves room for improvement. After 9 years, we would still send our kids to AFY if we knew then what we know now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/07
I think AFY is a pretty good school. It's always well organized, and if you want your child to be smart, it has AP courses for everything. AFY is great!
... Read moreRead less
Posted by a student on 05/27/07
AFY is not as great as a school as it s boosted to be. Appearances are deceiving. Very old fashion - this is America not China.
... Read moreRead less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/06
Pros: -Bi-lingual -Nice facility -Strong Academics -K-8 program, no conversion neccessary Cons: -80% of instruction is in cantonese until grade 2 when it goes to 50/50. If you are a non-cantonese language speaker you cannot help your child or follow the progress -Limited arts edication available
... Read moreRead less
School Profile for Alice Fong Yu Alternative School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
{TEST_SCORES_TAB_CONTENT}
Student enrollment:
547
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
23
Number of classrooms:
16
{PROGRAMS_TAB_CONTENT}
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Alice Fong Yu Alternative School
San Francisco schools — Alice Fong Yu Alternative School is located at 1541 12th Ave, San Francisco CA 94122. 1541 12th Ave is in the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood and 94122 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Alice Fong Yu Alternative School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Alice Fong Yu Alternative School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
School information provided by OnBoard Informatics Copyright (c) 2008. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
We won't spam you. Nor will we give, sell, rent or otherwise make your email address available to third parties.
All our mailings include a link so you can easily unsubscribe. For more details, read our full privacy policy.
Parent Reviews
These reviews include feedback from parents, students, former students, administrators and other staff. This feedback
may help you further evaluate and compare schools, along with other information such as test scores, academic programs,
school resources, classroom and teacher ratios, etc. The reviews are provided by GreatSchools.
Ask a question about this school on Trulia Voices to learn more
about this school or district from residents and other local experts.
Test Score Ratings
Test score ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results reported by this state. These ratings may help
you compare similar schools in this district or area. For example, a rating of 8 indicates that, on average, students in
this school scored better than 70% of the students in the state on the same tests. We have indicated below which tests
were used in calculating these ratings. Other factors should be considered when comparing schools, including teacher
experience, academic programs, extracurricular activities, resources for special needs students, etc. These ratings are
not provided by the state Department of Education, which may have their own rating systems.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
