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Grattan

School code number: 589
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 7:50AM - 1:50PM

165 Grattan Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117
Neighborhood: Haight Ashbury
Phone: (415) 759-2815
Fax: (415) 759-2803
Website: www.grattanschool.org
School Loop: grattanes-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Matthew Reedy

School Data

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    All teachers at Grattan implement practices that encourage children to view learning with curiosity and joy. We believe in the necessity for a strong, balanced academic program with an affective component. We are committed to the belief that all children are learners and will take personal pride in accomplishments. We are a safe school where small class size is a priority. We value the connection between home and school as part of our school culture. Our community is dedicated to creating a positive, caring learning environment where diversity is celebrated and individual differences are honored. Grattan School exists for children to awaken their unique intellectual gifts, stimulate a moral sense, and strengthen their self-confidence and resiliency.

    At Grattan, we take a unique approach to teaching. We believe that authentic learning will take place with the acquisition of real skills in real context, and that children will engage more freely and learn best if given choice whenever possible—while being allowed to create and tinker frequently. We believe that gym and art are paramount to education as is the need to use the outdoors as a learning environment. We believe that good books across all genres are absolutely necessary to instill a love of reading. We are committed to exploring alternative forms of assessment including progress report narratives, portfolios of authentic work, oral exams, student presentations, and performances. All students participate in daily classroom activities that are integrated and designed to be open-ended and highly engaging.

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    Uniforms

    None

    After School Programs

    Grattan Child Development Center (CDC). Tuition based and sliding scale K-5
    ExCEL After School Program (free for 80+ students in 3rd -5th grade)
    Grattan Afterschool Program (GASP), emphasis on K-2 - tuition based.

    Special Education Programs

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

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

    Language Programs

    English Plus Pathway

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    Gardening, Technology, Choral Music, Storytelling, Dance, Visual Arts, Instrumental, Music, Murals

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Grattan parents and guardians have a valued "voice" within our community and are the driving force of many projects and programs. They are encouraged to contact the classroom teacher to coordinate and fulfill "room parent" driven activities. Volunteerism at Grattan also includes parent leadership positions on committees including: Green School Yard, Grant Development, Afterschool Clubs, Technology, Mural Projects and Fundraising. The Library Committee ensures that each class has a parent volunteer reader who also will assist with the book circulation process. Parents are responsible for the maintenance of our school's website and coordination of our monthly newsletter. Grattan parents are valued members of the community and are integral to our students' success.

    Additional Info

    PTA Sponsored Afterschool, Enrichment Classes, Tree Frog Treks, Spanish Language, Chess, Art, Rhythm/Percussion