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Lau, Gordon J.

School code number: 490
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:40AM - 2:40PM

950 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Phone: (415) 291-7921
Fax: (415) 291-7952
School Loop: gjles-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Dennis Chew

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    At Gordon J. Lau Elementary, we believe that all children can learn. The primary goal of our school is to provide children with skills which will enable them to fulfill their potential as individuals and as responsible, successful, and contributing members of a global society. Our students are engaged in relevant learning which promotes retention and application to real life experiences. We believe in frequent and ongoing communication with parents. We also communicate, collaborate, and network with community agencies to benefit students and parents.

    Gordon J. Lau School has a culturally and ethnically diverse student population. To meet the linguistic and academic needs of our limited English-proficient students, English Language Development and biliteracy (Chinese and Spanish) programs are offered at every grade level. We support our students with paraprofessionals, a literacy specialist and computers. We believe in validating, promoting, and celebrating cultural and linguistic diversity on a daily basis.

    School Tours

    Every Tuesday, 9:00-9:40AM or By appointment

    Uniforms

    None

    After School Programs

    2:40-6:00 Gr 1-5 After school program on site (tutoring, arts, field trips)

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Resource Specialist Program

    Resource Specialist Program, Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    • Cantonese
    • Spanish

    English Plus Pathway, Elementary Biliteracy Pathway (Cantonese K-5, Spanish K-5)

    Care Team - SAP and SST process, Individual and group therapy, on site therapy from CCPC, Food bank, Living Library, Full time parent liaison by Tel-Hi, child care by Commodore Stockton

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    Literacy support

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Parents and families are important partners in the education of our children. All students, parents, and staff are welcome to participate in all parent-school functions. Translations in Chinese and Spanish are provided. Parent involvement activities include: Back-to-School Night; SSC, ELAC, DELAC, and Parent Club meetings; IEP meetings; parent workshops; volunteering in the classrooms, office, and library; field trip chaperones; guests at assemblies; parent-teacher conferences; Student Success Team; Family Day, the Chinese New Year Parade and Family Work Days.