Great, dedicated, highly-educated staff & principal with a selection of lovely children.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
My daughter is just finishing 2nd Grade at Spring Valley Science School in San Francisco. This is the most outstanding public elementary school I have heard about or experienced. Spring Valley is celebrating it's 156th anniversary, being the oldest elementary school still in operation in California.
... Read more The Principal is extraordinary with ties throughout the community which enhances the students experiences. The teachers are also incredible. They are all extremely knowledgable and creative, bringing all this into the classroom engaging the students, making learning exciting. Science is the focus with reading the very basic. There is year round homework with the expectation of parent involvement to what ever extent they can. My family has attended SF Public schools for 3 generations and this is by far the best elementary school around. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
Just wonderful! Great Principal, wonderful teachers, bright kids! We enjoyed Spring Valley so much!
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Posted by a parent on 04/23/09
Great school! Couldn't ask for more! Who needs private schools when there is Spring Valley?
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
This is a great school. My son is currently getting a great education. The school has a wonderful principal who stresses homework and reading. She has hired the most wonderful group of teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/08
My son has been going to Spring Valley for three years and I am very happy with the education he is receiving there. He has received a solid base of knowledge as well as excellent study habits. At first the amount of homework was daunting but it has certainly paid off in his reading and writing ability.
... Read more The teachers are experienced, dedicated and work well together. The principal is a strong leader who pushes for excellence while at the same time has creates a positive, safe environment for the children. In addition, the school takes the kids on wonderful field trips and takes full advantage of programs offered through the museums, university fellowships and San Francisco Arts organizations. Because the school is largely made of students from low-income families, there is not the parent involvement you might see in other schools however the students are excelling according to their test scores. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/15/06
This is a demanding, but very rewarding Nob Hill neighborhood school celebrating 115 years of history next year. The school's focus is Science, and the faculty is always challenging students to be inquisitive, to learn how to learn, and to use their brains. The principal, Ms. Chin is an excellent, determined
... Read more administrator who magically finds funding for her kids out of nowhere. (the truth is, she s a tireless fundraiser via grants, gifts, fundraisers, wherever!) The teachers are dedicated, creative and hard working. They obviously have an unreserved commitment to the children, which makes the atmosphere of the school wonderful. The school is big on field trips! It s wonderful to see children challenged and inspired by visiting great places such as Stanford, UC, the Zoo, museums and on and on. Parent participation is integral to the functioning of the school. Awareness, volunteerism, participation and communication are actively sought from the parents. Read less
School Profile for Spring Valley Science Magnet Es
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Student enrollment:
341
Students per teacher:
68
Full-time teachers:
5
Number of classrooms:
24
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences
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Advanced Placement
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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.
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San Francisco schools — Spring Valley Science Magnet Es is located at 1451 Jackson St, San Francisco CA 94109. 1451 Jackson St is in the Nob Hill neighborhood and 94109 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Spring Valley Science Magnet Es is the San Francisco Unified School District. Spring Valley Science Magnet Es is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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