My daughter is new kindergartener, and I am blown away by what Mrs. Abiko, her teacher, has accomplished. My daughter is geniunely excited about going to school and readily shares what she learns. On top of reading basic words, drawing letters, and understanding the calendar, days of the week, time,
... Read more etc., She's doing learning it in Japanese too. Amazing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
I have a 2nd grader this in coming school year at JBBP program teachers are excellent from my child skills from K-1. JBBP Teachers are very prompt , discipline thier students well and tried thier best that the students will learned.. Keep up the good work...
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/09
My daughter is enrolled at Rosa Parks JBBP. I am really pleased with the language acquisition aspect of the curriculum. It has surpassed any expectation that I had and she is embracing the Japanese language with great passion. The teachers are unbelievably committed and innovative in their instructions.
... Read more Although parents raise the issue of safety, there are no safety concerns whatsoever. Strong parent group moving the school forward with innovative ideas. The JBBP program raises funds through a unique popcorn called Sakura popcorn that is a hit in every household. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
My child is in his second year in the JBBP program at Rosa Parks. His japanese skills, written and speaking, are outstanding, and the school's general academic scores are improving at an impressive rate. I originally had concerns about school safety, but neighborhood reputation has no presence within
... Read more the school. In fact, the enthusiasm and school spirit of the students are exceptionally high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
We are lucky to be a part of the JBBP at Rosa Parks and most importantly, our child is thriving! For those who might have concerns about the school's location, this is truly an unfortunate perception. The school is tucked into it's own little nook and while there is lower income housing, there is a
... Read more real sense of community and parents, we all have the same goals for our children. What is most impressive about Rosa Parks (aside from the strong academics, plenty of support by the parents and staff including nutritionist, nurse, librarian, etc, and the positive power of the JBBP) is how committed the teachers are. They have invested themselves in the success of our children and it's obvious by all the extras they do for them. If you are considering this school but feel skeptical about it, do yourself a favor and ask to speak to the parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/01/09
I am the parent of a 1st grader in the JBBP program. He is happy, thriving and in his own words, he 'LOVES 1ST GRADE!' I am thrilled that he is learning how to live in a diverse community. I am very satisfied with the academics. I also feel that the dedication to learning Japanese language, art, music
... Read more and culture is a huge benefit to his development. We have never felt 'unsafe' in the school, and like the easy access to lower Fillmore and Japantown. The school and principal are responsive to parents. As a result, there is a new morning drop-off program which has increased student safety (vis a vis the buses and cars). I am excited by the school's greening project, the partnership of the jazz community with the school, the updates to the library and more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
I have had nothing but problems with this school for the last 5 years since my youngest child started there. While he has had some great teachers they always seem to be the ones who leave the fastest. The last 3 principals they have had there were not committed to the school and the children have and
... Read more are suffering from it. My son will enter the 5th grade next year and I will be pulling him from this school he will leave this school just like my other 3 children below basic in everything I just hope like my other children he will catch up once he is placed into a 5th to 8th grade charter school wear his needs will be met. I only wish I could have gotten him out of this school sooner as it is the only elementary school in my neighborhood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/08
My son is in the JBBP program at Rosa Parks. We wanted to put our son in the Japanese program to continue his language learning. The japanese teachers are good (native speakers). Unfortunately, this offshoot program has moved from a campus, which was too small to Rosa Parks Elementary which is located
... Read more in Western Addition. Moving the program to this school I am sure happened with good intention, having a Japanese language program located in Japan town area. However, Rosa Parks was a struggling school prior to the inclusion of the JBBP program. As a result, the JBBP classroom often gets out of control which leads to less learning and lesson time. Parents have been encouraged to get involved in the daily classroom activities to help control class which may increase my son's education. In any case, I have been disappointed by the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
My kids went to JBBP here. The teachers are great. Ms. Sukamoto (kindergarten teacher) is awesome; she's the best. Mr. Lum( 3rd grader teacher) is rock. He manages to teach the kids music and guitar beside academic subjects. The staffs are also very nice. They know your kids very well. JBBP is
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/08
We have a kindergartener and a second grader in the JBBP program. The dedication and support from the teachers and the new leadership at Rosa Parks/JBBP is absolutely fantastic (Dr. Nagy is great!) Both of our girls are thriving in the Japanese Program and with the vibrant cultural and educational
... Read more environment of the broader JBBP/Rosa Parks program. They love going to school every day and have never felt unsafe I say this because I often hear of parent fears about the school s location I recommend a visit to experience it first hand. The parent involvement, especially on the JBBP front, is fantastic and the future is very bright! LvdE Read less
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San Francisco schools — Rosa Parks Elementary School is located at 1501 O'farrell St, San Francisco CA 94115. 1501 O'farrell St is in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood and 94115 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Rosa Parks Elementary School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Rosa Parks Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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