A wonderful place to work. Parent and staff working together to make a joyful and educational environment. The curriculum goes above and beyond the california standards with amazing ties to the arts and sciences.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/22/09
George Peabody is a school that develops community among its children, parents and staff. The leadership of the principal, Willem Vroegh is outstanding.
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Posted by a other on 09/17/09
When we started at George Peabody two years ago, I was a little concerned because it was such a small school. I wondered if it would have the resources to be a truly great school. The PTA president at the time told me the size is actually an asset. It is much easier to turn a small boat than an ocean
... Read more liner. In just 2 years we have seen remarkable additions to the school: a new play structure, a new learning garden, and unique after school enrichment offerings (from drama, to Tree Frog Treks to lion dancing). The teachers and the principal are fantastic. The parent participation and enthusiasm put added shine on this gem. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
I am a current parent of 2 boys grades 7 and 10. This school has a very positive atmosphere and a feeling of a closeknit family. Much better than private schools, IMHO. :-)
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
My child is in their final year at peabody. After 6 years here, I think it was a good place for him most of the time. There were some rough times I don't feel were handled properly, and I would not send younger children here in the future while certain staff remain. Overall though I feel my child
... Read more got a good education, was able to particiapte in some great activities like the LEAP Sandcastle competition in Oct, the rebuilding of the school playground in Nov, being part of painting & beautifying the school the past 4 years. The teachers are good at getting the kids that need extra help the attention they need. Challenging the ones that need it. And helping the ones in between excel on their own terms. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
This is our second year at George Peabody and we are very happy that our child is here. His kindergarten teacher was so experienced and I am continually amazed at what he was able to achieve under her leadership. We love the small community. The principal knows most everyone and is very involved as
... Read more are most of the parents. The only drawback is lack of green space, but you can only fit so much into a small urban school yard, and plans are almost complete for adding a learning garden next to the new play structure. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
We are a new Kindergarten family at George Peabody so we're only a few weeks into the school year but we have been incredibly impressed with the school so far. It's small enough that very quickly our daughter felt at home. The Principal knows every child's name and is a constant presence around the
... Read more school. The after school programs have been amazing and the parent participation is very active. Our family has felt incredibly welcomed in our new school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
Peabody is a very small and unique school that is special in its committment to excellence and detail. The Principal is an excellent leader and is open to new ideas. The PTA is strong, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, after school classes, and weekend events. I feel the school is a
... Read more little bubble of peace and security for my children to be. They are both thriving and happy. I feel my 5th grader is well prepared for middle school. With few exceptions, the teachers are great! I wish though the public scool system left for time for things like science fairs and special projects, but the curricullum is too full for this. I have found parent participation is key to the success of the children's grades. I highly recommend GP for any prospective parents with young children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/08
Excellent principal. We've had excellent teachers and okay teachers. This year many students and parents have had problems with this teacher being unfair and keeping the children in for lunch and 10-20minutes late every day after school to do work because she does not budget her classtime well. There
... Read more are a lot of extra-ciriccular activities but some families feel forced to participate so the school can justify funding them all. But my child is happy and thriving, doing very well academicaly & socialy, and that is what is most important. I may or may not concider sending a future child here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
When I began the process of finding the right school for my daughter, I was convinced that I needed to get her into one of the 'alternative schools'. However, after touring George Peabody and speaking with some of the parents, I realized what a great little school it is. In the short time that she
... Read more has been in Kindergarten, I have been thrilled with the quality of her education and the overall learning & social environment. Peabody provides a great integrative arts program, physical education and solid academics. It's warm and nurturing and small enough to provide individual attention to all the students. Most importantly, my daughter is learning and excited to go to school every day. Read less
School Profile for George Peabody Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
224
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
14
Number of classrooms:
13
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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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
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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San Francisco schools — George Peabody Elementary School is located at 251 6th Ave, San Francisco CA 94118. 251 6th Ave is in the Inner Richmond neighborhood and 94118 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for George Peabody Elementary School is the San Francisco Unified School District. George Peabody Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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