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Rooftop (5-8 Mayeda Campus)

School code number: 796
Grade Level: K-8
Hours: 7:50AM - 1:50PM

500 Corbett Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114
(K-4 Burnett Campus: 443 Burnett Street, 94131 More info >)
Neighborhood: Twin Peaks
Phone: (415) 522-6757
Fax: (415) 522-6763
School Loop: rooftop-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Diana Marshall

School Data

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    Rooftop strives to be much more than a school. Students, staff, and parents work together to create a respectful, caring community of learners focused on developing the unique strengths of each child. Rooftop's challenging educational program integrates the arts to empower all students to become academic achievers, critical thinkers, and effective problem-solvers. Rooftop's staff and students commit to a pledge of respect which acknowledges the worth and dignity of all of its members: Acceptance and tolerance is a personal decision that comes from the belief that everyone is valuable and worthy of respect.

    At Rooftop, talented teachers provide enriched, rigorous standards-based instruction to support the achievement of all students. Rooftop's achievement profile reflects the success of this academic program for its diverse student population. Rooftop's integrated arts and service program provide a gateway to joyful learning. Students discover their gifts and develop their talents through participation. Students are engaged in high achieving, joyful, 21st century learning through a variety of authentic learning opportunities which include: art, gardening, outdoor education, sensory motor integration, computer classes, student government, performing arts, visual arts, newspaper, yearbook, rooftop radio, physical education, and sports teams. Students are encouraged to take positive risks in the pursuit of knowledge and creative expression. The in-depth study of an artist and his/her work are community and culturally based. Students are excited and engaged, and take charge of their own learning. Rooftop's study of jazz is a study of race and the history of African American culture in the US. Family activities and community-based learning (murals, green project, evening family art, media, math, and literacy nights) enable students to express themselves, share learning, relate to others, and contribute their ideas to peers and family. We also hold family nights, community days, and projects that require service and creative effort. Through participation, members of our community gain pleasure from their efforts and recognize the worth of their personal contributions in service to others.

    School Tours

    Thursdays fromOctober 27,2011 throughJanuary 5,2012. Pleasecall 695-5691 to schedule.

    Uniforms

    None

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Resource Specialist Program
    • Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed

    Resource Specialist Program, Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    English Plus Pathway

    Targeted students in grades 2-8 participate in after school tutoring.

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    School-wide enrichment program grades K-8. Gate program articulated for students in grades 3-8.

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    The creation of Rooftop as a learning community grew out of the vision and hard work of parents over thirty years ago. Rooftop's past and present are deeply rooted in the belief that parents, staff and students must work together to grow and maintain a learning community which integrates the arts in education. Our shared goal is to develop self expression and academic and social competence in all students,K through 8. Rooftop's arts and enirchment programs exist today because of parent support and hard work. Therefore, parents are expected to be involved at Rooftop. The daily presence of parent and community volunteers on both campuses creates a strong sense of community. Our students are nurtured and flourish in this climate of extended family.

    Additional Info

    School-wide focus on the in-depth integration of the arts across all curricular areas. The Lincoln Center model of "inquiry based learning" guides the arts program implementation. Artist-in-Residence program.