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Glen Park

School code number: 575
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:40AM - 2:40PM

151 Lippard Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94131
Neighborhood: Outer Mission
Phone: (415) 469-4713
Fax: (415) 337-6942
School Loop: gpes-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Marion Grady

School Data

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    Glen Park School community prepares students to succeed in the 21st Century. Our staff is committed to social justice and high achievement for all students. Through equitable access to knowledge and opportunities to learn, engaged students will become joyful, lifelong learners and productive citizens. In our community, everyone's voice is heard. We believe in continuing to nurture a rigorous professional learning community to develop an environment of cultural and social responsibility. We hold high expectations for all staff, students, and parents.

    Our teachers provide a solid foundation of skills instruction integrated with thematic teaching. We are determined for all students to progress fully into project-based learning by the end of third grade. Extra-curricular activities are scheduled throughout the school year during and after school. Various arts, fitness and enrichment programs are offered to students through weekly student clusters and the daily After School Learning Club. Instruction is provided by artists-in-residence, community-based organizations, resource teachers, and after school staff. Student Peacekeepers are trained in leadership skills to build self-efficacy and to help students manage their conflicts.

    School Tours

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    Uniforms

    None

    After School Programs

    ExCEL program 2:40-6:00PM; activities include fitness/nutrition, academics/homework help, visual/performing arts
    415-261-0716 or bburke07@gmail.com

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Resource Specialist Program
    • Special Day Class/Severely Impaired

    Resource Specialist Program, Special Day Class/Severely Impaired (K-2, 3-5), Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    • Spanish

    English Plus Pathway, Elementary Biliteracy Pathway (Spanish K-3: Grade 4 will be added in SY 2013-14 and grade 5 will be added in SY 2014-15)

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    Thematic & project-based learning; Caring School Community; Credentialed fulltime Literacy, Computer Technology & Media Library Teachers; Visual and Performing Arts including S.F. Ballet, ArtsED, S.F. Symphony; GATE

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Glen Park School is seeking parents who want to be authentically involved in the school community. Two-way communication with parents is crucial in keeping our community well-informed. The communications are through students' daily planners, Connections - school newsletters, teacher newsletters, frequent contacts, and School-Home-Student Learning Compacts.Elected School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee members help govern, advise and monitor the School Academic Plan.In addition to workshops, parents are encouraged to be involved in classroom and school activities and functions.

    Additional Info

    Professional learning community of model teachers; National Urban Alliance; PTO; PRIME; School Loop; student government; environmentally friendly school with recycling, composting, and gardening