I didn't expect how fantastic this school was. Sunset Elementary is definitely a school with mission and passion. The principal, Ms Sophie Lee, is awesome. She understands the students and the parents and strives the school to become a second home for the students. Teachers are welcoming and teach
... Read more with a heart. The program is rigorus yet creative therefore the students have fun while learning. Impressive PTA and parent involvement. When you go to the office, you always see parent volunteers there helping cheerfully. I can't expect a better school than Sunset Elementary School. Thank you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
Sunset Elementary is indeed a hidden gem in SFUSD. We transferred our 1st grader and 3rd grader to Sunset at the beginning of the 2007-08 school year and couldn't be happier. The community at the school is truly welcoming and it's apparent that everyone works hard to provide additional resources such
... Read more as dance, rhythms, outdoor science and other enrichment courses for all of our students. Principal Sophie Lee is a great communicator and knows how to effectively bring parents, teachers and community resources to the school, and the kids love her! If you are looking for a warm caring community with lots of great enrichment programs for a well-rounded education, put Sunset Elementary on your top 7 list. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/08
My son is a third grader at Sunset Elementary and we have had a wonderful experience with the school. The teachers are great and the principal is amazing. Sunset offers very strong core classes, but also provides a large variety of enrichment including: dance, theater, music, art, environmental education,
... Read more and physical education. The PTA has become extremely active over the years and the PTA has funded a play structure, PE enrichment, a garden coordinator and a technology coordinator. Sunset Elementary provides a wonderful community and an enriching learning environment for our son. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/07
Sunset is an absolute gem. Hidden in the Sunset District near the ocean, the school is growing at an incredible rate. There's a thriving garden, an active PTA, a parking lot, and a new play structure coming soon (funds raised by the PTA, principal, and parents) and a variety of after school classes
... Read more and an after school YMCA program. My daughter started kindergarten this year and is thriving. She can read, write, add, subtract, and has developed advanced social skills. The curriculum is comprehensive, and does not seem to focus on one subject over another. My daughter was exposed to a variety of activities as part of the kindergarten curriculum: dance, music, PE, weekly library visits, reading buddies, and much more. In addition, she took Mandarin Chinese after school and participated in the after school Science classes. Needless to say, we're extremely pleased. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
Sunset Elementary School is a jewel of a school, for many reasons. The principal is outstanding, respected by teachers, the parents, and the students alike. She greets students by name in the hallway and always has time to meet with parents and the PTA. The PTA is an absolute powerhouse, with a strong
... Read more drive to raise funds for this small, up-and-coming school. The student body is extremely diverse, without a single group dominating the population, and teaching staff encourages the students to learn from each other's cultures. The school has a wide variety of high quality after school programs, both for students who require care unitl 5pm and also for parents who want an extra academic class for an hour or so. I believe we are a strong community in part because this is a relatively new and small school, all working to maximize the students learning experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/07
We are extremely happy with our experience at Sunset. Our kindergartner is thriving at Sunset. The teacher is fantastic, and the principal Sophie Lee is obviously committed to the success of each student; and she knows each student by name. I would highly recommend prospective families to check out
... Read more Sunset, and find out what all the excitement is about. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/07
This is definitely a school on the move and thus any reviews posted here may become obsolete within a year--that's how fast the community is rallying behind Sunset Elementary. Get this: the YMCA operates an after-school program on-site until 6pm, staffed by trained and committed young adults. Other
... Read more after-school enrichment programs include piano class, Spanish, Cantonese. . .and whatever else I can't remember at the moment. The school looks more like a suburban school than an urban one--there is a PARKING LOT and lots of WIDE OPEN playspace and sports fields. The air is clean--Sunset is blocks from the Pacific. The PTA, which only a while back was struggling, has become energetic and better organized. The parents come from many different backgrounds and careers, including IT, business, professional, UCSF faculty, and others--which means a wide talent pool for the PTA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/06
Sunset is a wonderful place to learn. The principal, Sophie Lee, is fantastic and a real advocate for the kids and the school. She knows the names of all the kids, who run up to her to give hugs. Our kindergartner is thriving in his class with an experienced, relaxed, and supportive teacher. The
... Read more kids have art and time with the class animals mixed in with their other studies. We were much more impressed with this community of parents and teachers than with the selection of private schools we visited here in San Francisco. The PTA is vibrant and active, and parents are invited to contribute in the classroom or in other ways. Sunset is another San Francisco hidden gem of a public school. I highly recommend you check it out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
This is a top-notch elementary school. The teachers and staff are professional, friendly, confident and relaxed. They (and therefore the children) love to be at Sunset. They have strong core academics with ample arts such as dance, rhythm, visual art, chorus and theatre. They also have a unique and
... Read more outstanding Outdoor Science program inwhich students learn throughout their self-developed dozen garden spaces. The Principal is highly effective and accessible and sets a great tone for the entire school community. Being named a California Distinguished School is just icing on their cake! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
The teachers are outstanding and are involved in the school as a community, not purely for academics. There is an outdoor science program, centered around the school's gardens which are planted and maintained by students, their families and teachers. Parent (and grandparent or other family member)
... Read more involvement is encouraged and supported. There is a brand new laptop computer lab in the library. The pricipal, Sophie Lee, knows every child's name and holds an assembly every morning for the whole school. That and other school-wide activities foster a strong community feeling. We love this school! Read less
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San Francisco schools — Sunset Elementary School is located at 1920 41st Ave, San Francisco CA 94116. 1920 41st Ave is in the Outer Sunset neighborhood and 94116 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Sunset Elementary School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Sunset Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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