My son is a first grader in the Spanish immersion strand. We are very glad to be a Flynn family--the staff is experienced and caring, the children are safe and engaged, and the community is very involved. Like any public school in SF, Flynn has its challenges: coping with funding issues, addressing the
... Read more myriad needs of a diverse community, and meeting the required academic expectations. That said, there are many positives including a new principal--and vice principal--this year, implementation of the PYP program (http://www.ibo.org/pyp/), a fantastic library, and a number of good onsite afterschool options. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
I'm quite disappointed in this school. My third grader (last year) was far under challenged. The school isn t doing what it should to bring students up to speed. In addition, the parents of the children who are not doing well don t seem to care much. I don t see a sense of urgency or concern coming
... Read more from many of the families. I think that the school should do the following: 1. Enforce basic rules of behavior and homework. I ve never seen any consequences of incomplete homework. 2. Establish a school culture that says, We expect effort from our students and families. 3. Enforce school uniform policy. Uniforms are required, but at least half the kids don t wear them and nothing is done about it. 4. Many families are lower income, and student performance is affected for various reasons. However, Flynn incorrectly has a lower standard for many of its families. Raise the standard!! They can do it!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
My daughter was in Kinder in 2007-08 and is going into 1st grade. We are very happy with the staff, facilities (Library, Precita Park), and the English Language Strand. The cultural divesity is also a big factor in attracting us to this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/08
I have two students in the English program at Flynn and one who will attend in the fall for Kinder. My oldest has been there for 3 years and we love it the teachers and staff is very attentive and the communication lines are always open .
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
We're a double-dad family and new at Flynn this year. Our son is in the English-language Kindergarten and we are really impressed with the teachers, staff and parents at this school. We live nearby, and it's great having a good public school we can walk to. The recent test score improvements show that
... Read more the dedication of the entire school community is really paying off. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
My son just started at Flynn and we are all very happy. The immersion program is strong, and he really likes his teachers (the regular Spanish teacher, his hour-a-day English teacher, and his music teacher). One of the things I liked from the very beginning, and that I didn't see at other schools is
... Read more the daily book program. Each child is brings home one book a day to read with their parents, and they write down in his log how long and how many pages they read. I also like the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program the school is starting this year, which will focus on science and will use inquiry based learning. Lastly, I really like the diversity in this school -- it's representative of San Francisco's population. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
Our son and niece are in first grade Spanish Immersion Program and we are extremely happy with the school and the way our kids are thriving ! The school provides a fantastic teachers team for every grade, great communication skills from the staff to the parents, strong PTA, deep sense of community, many
... Read more extracurricular events for kids + families which is a great way to meet one another ! In Kinder, after the first month, we already had a carpooling system in place, a phone tree set up and a way of communicating on a weekly base among parents of the same grade. I am an ESL so you will have to forgive my spelling but take my enthusiasm seriously ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
As a foreign mum, I'm more aware of inclusion - or exclusion - of anybody from any group. Flynn has simply been amazing. All parties are welcome - not with words but with respect, interest, excitment, sharing, encouragement, care, and yes, love. Children are welcomed, parents are welcomed, sibblings
... Read more are welcomed, and we are all encouraged to include ourselves in the big Flynn family. I observe the kids from the parents center's window during recess, and they are truly happy. I've only heard of kids praising and loving their teachers. Flynn doesnt look like an excellent academic school, however it focuses on making the children feel safe, appreciated, and eager to read, learn and do better in school. Teachers challenge each kid, smart kids and struggling kids, making each of them progress. For me, this is the dream school. (did I mention it's one of the fabulous elementary buildings in the city?) Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
Exciting things are happening right now at Flynn - an amazing school that is getting even better! The staff recently chose to begin the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school (PYP program www.ibo.org for more info) for the entire school - both the Spanish Immersion
... Read more and English Language side. It is an internationally recognized rigorous academic program that emphasizes peace, understanding, arts, health and community service all with a world view and through inquiry based learning. The school will begin this process in fall 2007. This new program combined with the increase in arts programming, science activities K-5, the greening of the schoolyard, the emphasis on healthy living and our fabulous new play structure, and of course our dedicated community of teachers who teach to all abilities and levels, principal and parents/guardians - are turning Flynn into one exceptional place to be educated! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
My daughter is in Kindergarden at Leonard Flynn in the Spanish Immersion Program. It would be tough for me to be any happier with our decision to send her there. We got into two desirable private schools, but after meeting with the Principal twice and meeting a number of the other parents, the decision
... Read more was made. And our experience since starting school has been great. The Principal, Mr. Addcox, is fantastic. A really driven charismatic professional. And the 4 Kindergarden teachers are all awesome. It s only 2.5 months into the program and our daughter is already singing in Spanish. And our Spanish speaking friends say she understands almost everything they say to her. Please don t be duped by the attitude that prevails in San Francisco of Only a private school education is acceptable . There are lots of great public schools, and Flynn is one of them! Read less
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Student enrollment:
441
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
23
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