SFUSD HIGH SCHOOLS

THE DISTRICT’S HIGH SCHOOLS offer students extraordinary opportunities to choose the type of program best suited to an individual’s needs and interests. From college preparation to vocational training, from the large comprehensive school to the small specialized program, San Francisco’s public high schools match the broad range of student needs with an equally wide variety of educational options. For more information, visit our website at www.sfusd.edu and look under “schools”.

BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: (M,T,Th,F :8:15-3:15) (Wed: 8:15-2:20)
Address: 1000 Cayuga Avenue @ Onondaga Ave.			Phone: (415) 469-4090
Visitation days: Daily		Uniform: No

Founded in 1928, Balboa is a college preparatory high school with a rich history and tradition that has long been an integral part of its community. All instruction is organized through small learning communities so that each student is able to build powerful relationships with teachers while engaged in rigorous academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits.

At the 9^th and 10^th grades, the small learning communities have a strong academic focus combined with an emphasis on service learning and career and college exploration. At the end of their Sophomore year, students select a field of interest that they will pursue as Juniors and Seniors in one of the School-to-Career pathways: Law; Communication Arts; Health and Science; Wilderness Arts (Environmental Studies); and International Studies. In each of these pathways, students are provided a challenging core curriculum, a “technical” course that gives them in-depth experience and instruction in the selected field, and the opportunity to participate in internships, field trips, and guest speakers from the field.

PHILLIP AND SALA BURTON ACADEMIC ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:50-3:00
Address: 400 Mansell Street @ Somerset St.		Phone: (415) 469-4550
Visitation days: Please call for times/dates		Uniform: Yes

Phillip and Sala Burton High School offers an educational focus on science, mathematics and computer science. Each student is required to follow the rigorous curriculum of four (4) years of math, four (4) years of computer science, three (3) years of science and three (3) years of foreign language. We offer a college preparatory program that stresses high academic standards and student achievement. An outstanding computer program enhances the basic curriculum. Graduation requirements meet and exceed university prerequisites.

GALILEO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-2:50
Address: 1150 Francisco Street @ Van Ness Ave.		Phone: (415) 749-3430
Visitation days: by appointment with Counseling Office, ext. 3258		Uniform: No

Galileo Academy, a California Distinguished School, provides opportunities for students interested in science and/or technology. The school offers four career pathways: Biological Science, Environmental Science, Pre-engineering Technology, and Creative Media Technology. Students are required to take three years of college-preparatory science. Additional graduation requirements are a Senior Research Project and an Internship/Mentorship (45 hours). Galileo offers the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program whose mission is to ensure that identified students receive the additional support to meet the requirements for a 4-year college. Galileo also prides itself in its Wellness Center which provides comprehensive health/medical/counseling services to all students. A strong emphasis is given to integrating technology and School to Career themes to our curriculum.

GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:15-3:35
Address: 1350 7^th Avenue @ Irving St.		Phone: (415) 242-2654 ext. 14
Visitation days: Please call to make an appointment			Uniform: No

Gateway High School is a college-preparatory charter school committed to academic excellence through personalized, student-centered learning. Gateway combines a rigorous academic program with an approach where the individual talents and strengths of its students are identified and supported. Gateway seeks and supports students who have ambition, who are committed to working hard and who are eager to share responsibility for their own learning. Gateway has its own application process. Please look at our website, www.gatewayhigh.org, or call us at 242-2654 ext. 14 for more information. The application deadline is February 7, 2002.

Gateway hosts Open Houses for students and their families. Open House dates are October 10, November 1, November 28 and
January 17, 2002. Open Houses are from 6:00-7:30.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-3:10
Address: 693 Vermont Street @ 18^th St.		Phone: (415) 695-5866
Visitation days:		Uniform: No

International Studies Academy is a small, alternative high school (500 students), which focuses on the study of world cultures, international relations and world languages. The goal of ISA is to help all students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to live effectively in a world characterized by diversity, cultural pluralism and interdependence. The core academic program includes three years of college prep math and science, the study of world language for three years and year-long courses in Geography at the 9^th grade level and International Relations in the 12^th grade. Seniors complete a senior project on an international, debatable topic.

Special programs offered by the school include: Advanced Placement and Honors courses, ESL classes, Upward Bound in partnership with SF State and the University of San Francisco, an Early Academic Outreach Program with UC Berkeley and a School to Career Program. ISA has a strong sports program, Summer Bridge program for incoming 9^th graders, various clubs, extracurricular activities, and an overseas travel/education program. Trips have been taken to Costa Rica, Japan and France; this year students will be traveling to Cuba. Students are required to complete a total of 100 hours of community service during their four years at ISA. Homework and tutoring help are available after school until 5:00 pm.

LEADERSHIP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-3:30
Address: 300 Seneca Ave @ San Jose Ave		Phone: (415) 841-8910
Enrollment Hot Line: 841-8910		Uniform: No

Leadership is a public charter high school offering a college-preparatory program that emphasizes academic rigor, personal attention, technology, and leadership training. The mission of Leadership High School is to cultivate qualities such as critical thinking, initiative, creativity, tolerance, and cooperation. Technologically fluent, self-motivated and committed to lifelong learning, Leadership High School students will benefit San Francisco by working to improve themselves and their communities. They will have both a healthy sense of self and empathy for others.

Please note that Leadership High School has its own application process. Students must complete Leadership’s application as well as SFUSD’s Enrollment Application in order to be considered.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:30-3:15
Address: 2162 - 24th Avenue @ Santiago St		Phone: (415) 759-2700
Visitation days: Please call for times & dates		Uniform: No

Abraham Lincoln High School, a California Distinguished School, offers a rigorous academic and extra curricular program for all students. Located in San Francisco’s Sunset district, the approximately 2400 students are offered a comprehensive high school experience including college preparatory, honors and advanced placement classes that meet the University of California and California State University requirements. Students are prepared for post secondary education and careers through a variety of programs including Principles of Biotechnology, Architectural Design, Advanced Drafting, the Academy of Business and Finance, Career Vocational Education, and the Teacher Academy. Lincoln students can also receive dual credits onsite from San Francisco City College by taking classes such as Asian Studies.

Student life also includes enriching activities such as after school sports and a variety of ethnic and service clubs. Lincoln offers a wide variety of student services such as the Wellness Center, Peer Resources and College Counseling including many onsite recruitment programs.

LOWELL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:35-3:30
Address: 1101 Eucalyptus Drive @ Forest View St		Phone: (415) 759-2730
Visitation days: Call Mrs. Cheryl Bragstad, 759-2730 ext. 3101		Uniform: No

Founded in 1856, LOWELL has received state and national recognition as an institution of excellence sustained by collaboration among all constituent groups in the school community (California Distinguished School: 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2001; National Blue Ribbon School: 1983, 1994-1996). Students are strongly advised to complete the University of California admission requirements. The school offers an extensive curriculum that includes many honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are noted for their rigor and quality. A variety of extra-curricular and athletic activities is also offered to enrich student life at Lowell.

THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMIC ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:55-3:15
Address: 45 Conkling Street @ Silver Ave.	Phone: (415) 695-5612
Visitation days: Open by appointment	Uniform: No

Welcome to Thurgood Marshall Academic High School in the Bayview-Hunter’s Point District! Thurgood Marshall is a college preparatory school with a focus on Science, Mathematics, and Technology. We are a community of actively engaged learners and teachers seeking to develop all individuals academically, physically, socially, and emotionally in a healthy, safe, respectful and cooperative learning environment. We stand committed to providing Expected Schoolwide Learning Results for all individuals in order to prepare them for the challenges of the 21^st Century.

MISSION HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:10-3:15
Address: 3750 - 18th Street @ Dolores St.		Phone: (415) 241-6240
Visitation days: Please call for times/dates		Uniform: No

Mission High School provides an academic rigorous curriculum for all students. Students in the 9^th and 10^th grades are enrolled in core classes with a team of four teachers. These students are required to have seven classes which exceed the district’s 240 units and meets universities’ prerequisites. The 11^th and 12^th grade students have the opportunity to enroll in an excellent school-to-career program which includes Law Academy, Health and Science Academy, Information and Technology Academy and Business of Finance, providing students with a career preparatory oriented curriculum, paid and unpaid internships, and a state of the art career center. All academies meet U.C. requirements. We have many recruitment programs on campus staffed by university and college personnel including Berkeley, San Francisco State and City College.

We welcome all students to Mission. We are a closed campus.

NEWCOMER HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:55-3:03
Address: 2340 Jackson Street @ Fillmore St.		Phone: (415) 241-6584
Visitation days: by appointment only		Uniform: No

Newcomer provides a one-year transitional educational program for newly arrived immigrant/refugee high school-aged students who need to learn English and become familiar with their new social and cultural environment. Students are given intensive instruction in ESL and are provided bilingual (Chinese & Spanish) core academic courses required for graduation. Native speakers of other languages are provided core academic classes in sheltered English.

JOHN O’CONNELL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-3:05
Address: 2355 Folsom Street @ 20^th St		Phone: (415) 695-5370
Visitation days:			Uniform: No

John O’Connell High School is a technology-based high school that prepares students for careers in the 21^st century by offering college preparatory courses and career pathways: Graphic Arts/Media Arts, Information Technology, Culinary Arts/Hospitality, Biotechnology, and Engineering/Construction/Architecture. Students take rigorous academic courses that prepare them to be eligible to attend The University of California and California State University systems, private universities, colleges and other post-graduate programs. Students take concurrent enrollment courses at City College of San Francisco through our Middle College High School program. Students are expected to abide by a dress policy. All incoming 9^th graders are required to attend the Summer Step-Up program. Parent involvement is required and encouraged.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-3:00
Address: 555 Portola Drive @ O’Shaugnessy Blvd		Phone: (415) 469-4027
Visitation days:		Uniform: No

The School of the Arts (S.O.T.A.) is a 4-year high school serving students who excel in Visual, Performing and Creative Arts. Students enroll in S.O.T.A. through an application and audition process. The school also offers a distinguished academic program in which the arts are integrated into traditional curriculum. With 400 students and an energetic faculty that includes nationally known Artists-in-Residence, S.O.T.A. provides students with a creative and exciting high school experience. Please visit our web site at www.sfsota.org to learn more about our outstanding programs.

RAOUL WALLENBERG TRADITIONAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 8:00-3:00
Address: 40 Vega Street @ Masonic & O’Farrell St..		Phone: (415) 749-3469
Visitation days:		Uniform: No

Wallenberg Traditional High School challenges its students to reach their academic and human potential. The traditional college preparatory curriculum stresses high academic standards and student achievement within a small school environment. The major school goal is to develop creativity, student self-discipline and to foster individual and social responsibility. The supportive, safe, and orderly atmosphere at Wallenberg requires a traditional partnership in which students, staff, family, school and community share responsibility and high expectations for student learning. It is organized and supervised in a traditional manner, including a closed campus and dress code. Graduation requirements meet or exceed university prerequisites. Special programs include honors and advanced placement courses, extensive college planning, community service, and required tutorial as needed. Students may select to participate in the Teacher Academy and have an opportunity to obtain internships.

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: 7:30-3:20
Address: 600 - 32nd Avenue @ Anza St.		Phone: (415) 750-8400
Visitation days: Please call for times/dates		Uniform: No

George Washington, in the Richmond District, offers its students a truly comprehensive curriculum in a college preparatory academic setting. Programs in business, visual and performing arts, practical arts, and Academy of Business & Computers comprise the school’s elective offerings. Our boy’s and girl’s athletics consists of 27 CIF competitive teams and our school offers over fifty clubs and organizations. The educational experience at George Washington academic excellence in a diverse student setting is a winning combination. More than 94% of our graduates go on to higher education. Each year GWHS graduates successfully compete on the UC campuses, in community college programs, in private schools such as Stanford or MIT, in CA. State Universities, in the military, or directly in business. The school’s Advanced Placement (AP) program is nationally distinguished. The GWHS AP program is ranked 55^th in the nation (out of 12,000 + schools). It has also been honored as a California Exemplary School.

SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOLS offer intensive guidance, a variable credit system and diagnostic-prescriptive individualized instruction. All students have an opportunity to earn a regular high school diploma.

BAY HIGH
Address: 1351 - 43rd Avenue, 94122	Phone: (415) 759-2824

Bay primarily serves specific group-home students who have been assigned to the school because of their educational needs.

DOWNTOWN HIGH	Hours: 8:45 2:30
Address: 110 Bartlett Street, 94110	Phone: (415) 695-5860

Downtown High School offers project-based learning that emphasizes critical thinking skills across curricular areas and a strong connection with the School-to-Career Program. Its focus is on the learners’ need for alternative strategies and is rooted in the commitment to student mastery of the core curriculum. Special programs include Step-to-College with City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University.

EVENING HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

AFTER SIX AT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL:	Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4pm-8pm
Address: 1101 Eucalyptus Drive, 94132		Phone: (415) 759-2749 after 4pm
AFTER SIX AT MISSION HIGH SCHOOL	Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4pm-8pm
Address: 3750 18^th Street, 94114		Phone: (415) 522-6789 after 4pm

The Evening High School Program provides an option for 12^th grade students enrolled in any San Francisco high school the opportunities to meet their unique personal and educational needs. It is for students who are seeking to successfully complete requirements for a high school diploma. Students enrolled will include students who are employed, teen parents, and students who need a flexible educational environment.

INDEPENDENCE HIGH (CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY)
Address: 1717 - 44th Avenue @ Noriega St	Phone: (415) 242-2528

The goal of Independence High School is to provide a quality educational program for each student and to develop his or her individual potential to the fullest. The varied course offerings, resources and community opportunities are coordinated toward the achievement of this goal and the attainment of a high school diploma in a one-to-one teacher/student setting. All students attend on a once-a-week basis according to their work schedules and childcare needs. Our teaching and support staff provides students with individualized attention to help each and every one of them succeed and graduate.

LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER	Hours: Variable daily
Address: 651 8^th Street, Building 229, Treasure Island, 94130		Phone: (415) 397-8957
		Uniforms: Yes

Life Learning Academy, a diploma-granting San Francisco Unified School District Charter School is designed to serve 60 high-school aged youths who are involved in or are at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. At the Academy, academic lessons are combined with vocational and life skills education. Moreover, the Academy’s curriculum is based on experiential learning students learn by doing. Thus, the Academy provides an integrated curriculum that combines all traditional academic classes-English, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, and Foreign Languageswith project-based vocational activities to model learning as it happens in the real world. The Academy’s mission is to instill in our students a love of learning, and to teach them the skills necessary to be productive and healthy members of society.

MARK TWAIN
Address: 1099 Hayes Street, 94117	Phone: (415) 355-7795

Mark Twain offers a challenging and interesting college preparatory program for students who have “dropped out of school” and now are seeking to earn a high school diploma. The quarter schedule and a staff of well-qualified teachers allow students to progress at an efficient pace with good attendance and attention to quality work. In addition to the academic focus, students can participate in the School-to-Career Program or Step-to-College as they plan for life after high school.

IDA B. WELLS	Hours: 8:30-3:00
Address: 1099 Hayes Street, 94117		Phone: (415) 241-6315
		Uniforms: No

Ida B. Wells is located on top of the Hayes Valley Hill across from the beautiful Alamo Square Park, a featured tourist attraction. Ida B. Wells provides a small school setting and individualized attention. Special programs include a multifunctional computer lab, supplemental instructional services, a variety of CBO support, a Learning Exchange Program with McKesson Corporation including a Science Partnership with City College and ZEUM Technology Model Program where students produce and explore the visual, media and performing arts.

In addition to the academic focus, students can participate in the School-To-Career Program or Step-To-College as they plan their pathway after high school graduation.