It is a hidden gem with a spectacular view in the City's sunbelt.! The most demographically diverse elementary school in S.F. ; where the entire school community is dedicated to nurture each student's unique potential/well-being: mental, physical and academic.
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Posted by a other on 10/04/09
Our principal is terrific! We have a wonderfully diverse school that works together to help all our kids. My son is learning Mandarin for free, how great is that?!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/09
Starr King is a unique in that it has four distinct programs (Gen. Ed., Special Ed., Spanish Bilingual, and Mandarin Immersion) and highly diverse student/family population in every sense (language, ethnicity, economic, leaning ability and family structure) - it is truly representative of San Francisco.
... Read more Despite this, we operate as one school community, serving all of our students and families. We find unique ways to mix students together, such as 'unified teaching blocks' where students from the various strands are grouped together for English language arts. And for families, we have many all-school events such as our 'International Potluck Dinner' where families from all backgrounds get to develop relationships with one another. Starr King also boasts the smallest average class size (16) in the district. This is intentional. We believe that skilled teachers and low class sized make the difference. Our largest class is 5th grade, with only 21 students. Another unique feature of Starr King is our comprehensive wellness program, which focuses not only on students, but on families as well. We believe when students and their families are healthy and stable, it frees children up to focus on learning. Starr King is not just a school, it an integral part of the surrounding community. Some parents are even alumni of Starr King, and now send their own children to the same school. Many volunteers come from the community, some of whom have been volunteering for more than 10 years! For all these reasons and more, Starr King is a special place of learning, and it shows in the dedication of the principal, staff, volunteers and parents who are making Starr King shine in so many ways. Read less
Most diverse public (or private) elementary school in San Francisco, with the lowest class sizes in the district, and national-model Mandarinf Immersion program.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
The Starr King faculty and staff want to change the way we think about public education. They are bringing together four different programs - a autism special ed, general education, Spanish bilingual, and Mandarin Immersion - and in doing so they are bringing together a diverse group of families and
... Read more communities. Their focus on success for all children means seeing each child as an individual and caring for and educating the children with a well-crafted curriculum, small classes, the only elementary school wellness center in the City, and a support staff of specialists for inclusion, literacy, health, speech, and mental health. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
I love it because it is the most diverse elementasry school in San Francisco. I love it because my kid converses in Mandarin with his teachers, nurses at the doctor's office, and people at local businesses. I love the open communication between staff and parents. I love the principal's commitment
... Read more to doing the right thing and getting each child what they need. I love the parent commitment and community. I even love the unbelievable 360 degree view. I feel like I won the lottery getting into this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The teachers in the Mandarin Immersion program are wonderful, as is the Principal. Though demanding on the students, learning to speak and write Chinese is an invaluable asset. Thank you Starr King!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My daughter is in 3rd grade and we are happy with the academics and parent involvement. She reads above grade level in English even though 70% of her school day is in Mandarin. She also scored above average in Math on State Standardized tests. There is a lot of required homework in the Mandarin program,
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
Our son just started kindergarten here and we all love it.
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San Francisco schools — Starr King Elementary School is located at 1215 Carolina St, San Francisco CA 94107. 1215 Carolina St is in the Potrero Hill neighborhood and 94107 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Starr King Elementary School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Starr King Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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