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Jefferson

School code number: 644
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:40AM - 2:40PM

1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
Phone: (415) 759-2821
Fax: (415) 759-2806
Website: MyJefferson.com
School Loop: jefferson-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Mary Lou Cranna

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    Jefferson Elementary School's mission is to promote the development of the whole child intellectually, physically and emotionally in a learning environment that is focused on engaging, high-achieving, and joyful learners. We make social justice a reality and keep our promises to students and families. Jefferson is an extraordinary place to learn, having all the necessary components of an outstanding school: great students, wonderful families, and an experienced and dedicated staff committed to nurturing children into becoming life-long learners and teaching them all that they need to be successful citizens in the 21st century. Our staff sets a standard of respect through leading by example. We believe in keeping communication open between parents and teachers. Students receive a rigorous, standards-based academic program infused with a unique visual and performing arts program. Our Caring School Community program helps to further support the social and emotional success of all of our students.

    We offer many special programs at Jefferson. On Author's Day, authors around the Bay Area come to Jefferson to read the books they have written. The children truly enjoy meeting and speaking with the authors, which inspires children to write stories of their own, learn about the writing process, and take pride in their own writing and stories. Family Math Night and Family Science Night are teacher-sponsored events at Jefferson that involve parent and child cooperative learning. These enjoyable hands-on events enable parents, students, and the community to engage in enrichment programs that further develop mathematical skills and scientific inquiry. Through the Art Works Program, parents are trained by an artist to teach an art project in the classrooms.

    School Tours

    Self Guided Tours Available Daily.

    Uniforms

    None

    Before School Programs

    7:30-8:40

    After School Programs

    2:40-6:00 CDC, Excel, Various Enrichment Activities

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Inclusion
    • Resource Specialist Program

    Resource Specialist Program, Inclusion, Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    English Plus Pathway

    Learning Support Specialist

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    Field Trips, Overnight Field Trips for environmental education, docent tours

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Parents are encouraged to become active in the Parent Teacher Association as well as the School Site Council. Parents are always welcome to volunteer in the classroom, assist on field trips, offer library support, help in the school beautification projects and our gardening program. Jefferson has a wonderful parent-run ArtWorks program that teaches parents to lead art projects in classrooms. We also have a parent-supported Perceptual Motor Program (a form of Physical Education) for grades K - 5. We have a beautiful garden area in our Irving Street yard that was made possible with the help of Jefferson parent volunteers as part of our Garden and School Beautification Committees. School beautification will be a continued focus, as well as environmental education and nutrition.