SFUSD-MIDDLE SCHOOLS

THE DISTRICT’S MIDDLE SCHOOLS have been expressly designed to meet the specific needs of children in their pre-adolescent years. These schools offer a student-centered curriculum that stresses process and critical thinking skills. Students at this age may have many common physical and emotional development needs, and the District provides professionally staffed counseling centers, as well as firsthand experiences for exploring course work and enrichment activities. For more information, visit our website at www.sfusd.edu and look under “schools”.

APTOS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:02-3:25
Address: 105 Aptos Avenue @ Ocean Ave.		Phone: (415) 469-4520
Visitation Days: Thursdays at 11am, or please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: No
After school programs: APTOS SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER 4:00-5:00pm; YMCA TEEN CENTER 5:00-6:30pm

Aptos Middle School is located in the Ingleside District. Our school offers a diverse and comprehensive academic program that includes: General Education classes; Intensive English classes for English Language Learners; Special Education programs, and honors classes which serve the needs of gifted and other high ability students. At Aptos we focus on building strong communication skills, academic enrichment, and the visual and performing arts, including orchestra, band and jazz band. Our state of the art computer lab and networked computers in each classroom allow students to integrate computer technology into every discipline. Extra-curricular activities include the BETA Club, La Raza, Art, Asian Culture Club, choir, TRIAD, photography, drama and the YMCA Teen Center. We believe ethnic diversity is a strength, and we promote cultural awareness. Our PTSA, along with a caring and dedicated staff, provide students and families of Aptos a positive and enriching educational experience.

LUTHER BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:20-3:35
Address: 325 La Grande Avenue @ Persia & Brazil.		Phone: (415) 469-4547
Visitation Days: Daily, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon		Uniforms: Yes

Luther Burbank, located in San Francisco’s Excelsior District, has a diverse student population reflecting our city. A rigorous academic program is in place complemented by honors electives, music and unified arts classes. Many students speak more than one language, and there is an English Language Support program for newcomers.

The staff is a team of young teachers and veterans, a strong combination of energy and experience. There are three computer labs, and the school has just been wired throughout for Internet access. There is an after school program, Burbank Plus, which offers academic support, recreation, and enrichment until 6 p.m. daily.

The school is scheduled for an extensive modernization project to begin in early 2002. Nearby McLaren Park is a neighborhood partner with Luther Burbank in improving the school landscape and surrounding areas.

GLORIA R. DAVIS ACADEMIC ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL		Hours: 9:10-3:20
Address: 1195 Hudson Street @ Whitney Young Circle	Phone: (415) 695-5390
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.	Uniforms: Yes

Welcome to Gloria R. Davis in the Bayview-Hunter’s Point, where every student receives a computer and modem to take home, and e-mail is used to communicate between parents and the school. Our motto is, “Building future leaders in the fields of math, science, and technology.” Each year our scholars write two books that are printed on the Gloria R. Davis Academic printing press. Scholars are exposed to a rigorous curriculum that is project-based, allowing them to develop good research, writing, technology, and critical thinking skills. Our enrichment activities include: dance, peer tutoring, a model mentor program, computer and science clubs, journalism, senior citizen integration, and sports. Our Community Beacon Center also provides after-school tutorial assistance and many extra-curricular activities. All the Davis Academic community, scholars, teachers, administrators and parents, work cooperatively to prepare our scholars for the demands of a college-preparatory high school program.

JAMES DENMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:15-3:25
Address: 241 Oneida Avenue @ Ocean Ave.		Phone: (415) 469-4535
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: Yes

The goal of the educational program at James Denman Middle School is for all students to achieve academic, social and personal growth, to experience success and fulfillment in their academic endeavors and to be prepared for the challenge of high school. James Denman provides all students with a core curriculum that includes language arts, social studies, mathematics, science and physical education. Identified students are enrolled in enrichment classes which support and extend the reading and writing that is taking place in the core program. All students have opportunities to explore new knowledge, skills and experiences through an extensive elective program: art, orchestra, band, woodshop, computer studies, leadership and media literacy/video production. Instructional practices focus on high expectations and learning strategies in which students are engaged in active learning rather than teacher-focused instruction. Students have opportunities to work independently and in cooperative groups with their peers. Learning activities include essays, reading responses, reports, projects, journal-writing, oral presentations, discussions, investigations and experiments. Technology is an integral component of the regular, English Language Learner, and Special Education programs. Denman has three state-of-the-art computer labs that are connected to the Internet; teachers develop curriculum projects that are supported by technology tools. There are extensive before and after school activities free of charge.

EVERETT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:00-3:10
Address: 450 Church Street @ 16^th St.		Phone: (415) 241-6344
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: Yes

Welcome to Everett Middle School, in the heart of the Mission District, where an energetic and caring faculty provides quality instruction to all students. Our teachers work in teams to develop a motivating, activity-based instructional program. We offer honors classes that serve the needs of gifted and other high ability students. Honors classes are offered at the seventh and eighth grade level, and all eighth graders are required to take algebra. Clearly defined student expectations help to keep our school environment safe and focused on learning. A state-of-the art computer lab promotes the integration of technology across the curriculum at every grade. Many after-school programs are available at Everett through the Beacon Community Center.

FRANCISCO MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:15-3:30
Address: 2190 Powell Street @ Francisco St.		Phone: (415) 291-7900
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates		Uniforms: No

Francisco Middle School, located in the North Beach area, has a culturally diverse student body with a large limited-English and bilingual population. Francisco emphasizes literacy and technology skills for all students in all school programs. With the assistance of Levi Strauss, Zellerbach Family Fund and Ketcham, we are able to offer a camping trip for sixth graders, art classes and choral lessons for all students, “buddies” and mentors as needed, and tutorial services. After-school programs are available to all students’ five days a week. We have a Healthy Start Grant called Francisco Connection, which offers services for parents and students.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:10-3:20
Address: 1430 Scott Street @ Geary & O’Farrell St.		Phone: (415) 749-3476
Visitation Days: Please call to reserve a tour.		Uniforms: Yes

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a student-centered school with an emphasis on academic improvement and social development. We have programs for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and General Education students. We offer honors classes which serve the needs of gifted and other high ability students. . Ben Franklin is home to the “Band from Ben”, an award-winning band that is invited to play at a number of concerts during the school year. Ben Franklin is also home to a large newcomer program of intensive English instruction for students new to the country. Ben students have access to three computer labs as well as to a new Gateway computer lab that is Internet accessible. Computer technology is integrated within the curriculum to develop skills that prepare our graduates for the 21^st century. Three grade level counselors and ten counseling interns support our multi-ethnic population. We are the site for the Western Addition Beacon Center that provides our students during and after school activities such as tutoring, athletics, youth development, job awareness, dance, modeling, art and music classes. Parents are encouraged to contact the school to arrange for a school tour. Tours will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am and at other times by arrangement.

A. P. GIANNINI MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:10-3:25
Address: 3151 Ortega Street @ 37^th Ave.		Phone: (415) 759-2770
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: No

A.P. Giannini Middle School, located in the Sunset District, has a diverse school community of 1300 students. It has a tradition of academic excellence, offering challenging curriculum to meet the needs of its diverse population, and having an award-winning music and arts program. Our sixth grade classes are self-contained, while our seventh and eighth graders are in teams, where four teachers in core subjects share the same students to foster a strong sense of community. Clubs and sports programs and the Sunset Beacon Center allow for broad student experiences in extracurricular areas and afterschool tutoring opportunities. Our partnerships include the Giannini Family Foundation, which provides student binders for each student. Our parents are also partners in the school community and our PTA supports the school through its volunteerism and teacher wish lists. Our positive school programs include Student of the Week and an ecology program of schoolwide campus clean-up that culminates at the end of the year with an Activity Day.

HERBERT HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:05-3:25
Address: 2290 - 14th Avenue @ Santiago St.		Phone: (415) 759-2783
Visitation Days: November 5, 2001 thru January 11, 2002; MW&F at 9:10 to 10:30am.; Call for reservations.			Uniforms: No

Herbert Hoover is a comprehensive middle school in the Sunset District, with a strong academic base and a tradition of excellence. Special curricula addresses needs of GATE, English Learners, Special Education, and Language Immersion students. As a member of the school, each student is expected to uphold the ideals of citizenship, scholarship and school spirit. The diverse ethnic make-up of Hoover provides a foundation for positive development and reinforcement of understanding of different cultures and lifestyles. It is our commitment to support and nurture every student who comes to Hoover with the assistance of the parent or guardian. Our Latin motto is “Semper Excelsior” or “Even Higher”.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ACADEMIC ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL		Hours: 9:15-3:33
Address: 350 Girard Street @ Bacon St.	Phone: (415) 330-1500
Visitation Days: Thursdays from 8 – 11 a.m.	Uniforms: Yes

The enthusiastic and caring staff of Martin Luther King Middle School provides an outstanding educational program emphasizing high academic standards and student achievement. The small size of the school allows for a nurturing environment that assists students in making a successful transition into high school. Students take three years of language arts, computer education, math and science. In addition to the academic core curriculum, students in every grade level have an opportunity to engage in a mandatory reading program highlighted with specialized reading classes and off campus support programs. Other support activities include tutorials after school and during lunch. A special Saturday Academy is available from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for all students. After school programs are available from 2:15-5:15 p.m. Martin Luther King is a full uniform school.

JAMES LICK MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:00-3:30
Address: 1220 Noe Street @ 26^th St.		Phone: (415) 695-5675
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: Yes

Located in sunny Noe Valley, James Lick Middle School is a small, personalized, diverse and academically challenging environment. Our energetic, innovative teaching and counseling staff collaborate to provide the best for your child. We are members of the BASRC (Bay Area School Reform Collaborative) and are supported by BayCES (Bay Area Coalition of Equitable Schools). Through GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) we have created a college-going culture. We offer a rigorous comprehensive curriculum to the general population in which students learn in extended periods of math/science and language arts/social studies core classes. We also offer a Two-Way Spanish Immersion Program which integrates students who are learning Spanish as a second language with students who are maintaining their native Spanish for one core class daily. Our Gifted and Talented Education classes include Algebra for 8^th graders and classes in Humanities and Math Topics during academic enrichment. All students regularly use technology (hyper studio, spreadsheets, Internet, design web pages) as part of their research in our modern computer lab and library media center. All students present portfolios of their work at parent conferences and 8^th graders must complete an “I-Search” project

As a balance to academics, we offer a wide range of activities through the After School Program. These include homework center, tutoring, mentor programs, outdoor club, dance, sports, yearbook, cultural clubs, and an annual highlight – The Talent Show.

HORACE MANN ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:00-3:15
Address: 3351-23rd Street @ Valencia St.		Phone: (415) 695-5881
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: No

Welcome to Horace Mann Middle School located in the Mission District! Our students are placed into six “families” of approximately 100 students each, taught by a team of four core teachers. In addition to maintaining the positive gains that we have made so far, our new configuration encourages the academic and social growth of each student. Academically, the teacher teams strengthen the student’s ability to learn by thematically connecting the core subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. As part of our whole-student approach, we believe middle school students need guidance and nurturing as they make important decisions and transitions that will affect their success in high school and beyond. Family groupings give added opportunity for positive teacher/student relationships. We actively work with our students to build self-confidence, mutual respect, leadership and community involvement. These include student government, cooperative learning techniques, and school-wide projects like Awareness Month and “Learning Challenges.” This year Horace Mann has extended its’ instructional day and have added a reading class for all students. We feel that if we can provide additional literacy support to our students, we will then be able to have them understand the content in their other subjects better.

In addition to the strong academic emphasis at Horace Mann, our school provides a rich and wonderful after school program that focuses on the student’s academic as well as social development. We have formed strong relationships with neighborhood Community Based Organizations to support student growth. Such programs include the Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., Jamestown Learning Center, Instituto, Horizons, Mexican Museum and many more. Students receive academic tutoring as well as the opportunity to participate in art, drama, sports and music programs.

MARINA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:00-3:30
Address: 3500 Fillmore Street @ Chestnut St		Phone: (415) 749-3495
Visitation Days: Daily 9:30a.m.-12:00p.m.		Uniforms: No

Welcome to Marina Middle School located in San Francisco’s Marina District where we offer a comprehensive academic program and an enriching elective and physical education program for all students. We emphasize high standards of academic excellence in a setting that acknowledges the personal and social developmental needs of the adolescent. We have a strong commitment to the development and eventual realization of individual potential in each student.

Marina has been awarded a Title VII grant which has allowed us to develop a comprehensive dual language program with instruction in Cantonese and English across curriculum areas. Marina has also been awarded an After School Learning Grant and Twenty-First Century grant to offer after school activities. Our Extended Learning Program allows us to offer numerous activities available to all students including content area tutoring, literacy instruction, the arts, gardening, yearbook and computers.

Throughout the school year students are involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Some of these activities are student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, student performances, peer resources, peer education and conflict managers.

ENOLA D. MAXWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	Hours: 8:10-3:00
Address: 655 DeHaro Street @ 18^th St.		Phone: (415) 695-5905
Visitation Days: Please call for appointment.		Uniforms: Yes

Enola D. Maxwell School of the Arts’ goal is to inspire learning, caring and creativity in every child. Our comprehensive academic program includes college preparatory and honors math beginning in the 6^th grade and reading classes for all students. Our school curriculum includes visual and performing arts, community service, and technology. Each student is part of a family that offers small class size and sense of belonging. Drama, band, orchestra, dance, visual arts, and technology, each combine to make our arts program. Our campus is completely wired for the Internet and many rooms have computer stations. Students also have the opportunity to participate in student government and various clubs as well as various enrichment programs available in our After School Program. Our excellent Physical Education program helps students develop their physical skills as they learn to work together as a team. Our school teams have consistently won district-wide championships. Enola D. Maxwell School of the Arts is located on 18^th Street and De Haro Street, in the culturally rich and diverse Potrero Hill neighborhood.

PRESIDIO MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:05-3:20
Address: 450 - 30th Avenue @ Geary Blvd		Phone: (415) 750-8435
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates.		Uniforms: No

Presidio Middle School is located in the outer Richmond District! Our curriculum is designed to provide a variety of experiences to motivate student learning. In addition to the core curriculum students have a variety of electives designed to develop the whole child. Our Outdoor Education Program extends learning beyond the classroom. Students have the opportunity and are encouraged to participate in activities and school-sponsored organizations that directly affect the outcome of their success. Teachers apply various instructional strategies and techniques to actualize the full potential of each student. Active parent involvement and support is required to ensure that our children receive the best educational experience.

ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:00-3:20
Address: 460 Arguello Boulevard @ Geary Blvd		Phone: (415) 750-8446
Visitation Days: Every Tuesday beginning November 6^th thru December 18, 2001 from 9:30-10:30am.		Uniforms: No

Welcome to Roosevelt in the inner Richmond District! Roosevelt is a traditional middle school emphasizing in each student a love and desire for learning. We serve a naturally integrated and economically diverse student body. Our staff is committed to setting high standards and expectations for all students. In addition to the core curriculum, our school offers a wide variety of programs such as journalism, media arts, music, woodshop, computer science, and honors classes which serve the needs of gifted and other high ability students. We have a full music program from the 6^th to the 8^th grade. We constantly strive to support our students by monitoring their progress and our own efficiency. Parents are encouraged to become involved through the PTSA, site committees and as parent liaisons.

VISITACION VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Hours: 9:05-3:12
Address: 450 Raymond Avenue @ Sawyer St.		Phone: (415) 469-4590
Visitation Days: Please call the school for times/dates		Uniforms: Yes

The school’s mission is to provide a quality education that prepares students for a fulfilling life in a global society. The school, rich in ethnicity and culture, is known nationally for its innovative programs. Teachers and students are assigned to academic families that focus instruction on technology, writing, hands-on learning, and problem-solving skills.

Students can extend their interests through computer technology, band, art, drama, life skills, and leadership classes. In addition, a variety of trips are scheduled throughout the year. Parents/guardians are important members of the Vis Valley Family, participate in sit activities and serve as voting members on the school’s decision-making council known as Key Stakeholders in Education Council. A variety of services are offered through the Community Beacon Program. The Beacon works in collaboration with social, recreational, physical and mental health agencies to provide after-school, evening, and weekend activities for youth and their families. Social workers provide direct services to students and families through a School Coordinated Care Team. Numerous after-school activities such as tutoring, gardening, swimming, dancing, cooking, art, and sports are offered to students. Adult classes (English for immigrant adults, computer skills, etc.) are also offered during the day, evening, and weekends. The school is fortunate to have financial support from public and private sources such as the Hass, Jr. Fund, GAP, MOCYF Children’s Fund, Office of Criminal Justice Planning, S.H. Cowell Foundation, United Way, and Zellerbach Foundation.