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S.F. International

School code number: 621
Grade Level: 9-12
Hours: -

1050 York Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
Phone: (415) 695-5781
Fax: (415) 695-5402
School Loop: international-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Sophia Elizabeth Geerdes

School Data

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          SF International is a new school that opened in 2009 and offers a unique program designed for recent immigrant students who have attended school in the United States for four years or less. We enrolled 9th graders to be a part of our inaugural class, and we will add 100 more students every year until we serve 9th - 12th grades. SF International teachers are specially trained to offer extra support to help every student develop their academic English skills while they learn the content they need to graduate and be prepared for college.

          Each grade level has only 100 students. Our team structure promotes personalization, growth, and success for our students. It also allows every student to be known well and supported to succeed. Learning goes beyond the walls of our school through community participation. All subjects teach English development through meaningful projects that keep students motivated and connected to their learning.

          Students will participate in career internships and will have the opportunity to attend college classes during their senior year. Seniors will have opportunities for internships and community service in different settings, from businesses to government offices to community organizations. SF International is the best choice to help ensure your student has a successful and rewarding high school experience.

          School Tours

          Every Monday and Thursday, 8:00 – 11:00.  Please contact school for more information or appointment.

          Uniforms

          None. SFUSD dress/appearance standards.

          After School Programs

           In order to extend learning beyond the school day as well as provide a safe and enriching environment for our students in the afternoons, SFIHS offers numerous activities free of charge. The school offers programs every day until 6:00 pm for all students.

          Special Education Programs

          • Designated Instructional Services
          • Resource Specialist Program

          Resource-designated instructional services

          Language Programs

          • All Newcomer Languages

          Newcomer Pathway Program (all newcomer languages for grades 9-12).  English Development Program.  The academic program at SFIHS is designed to prepare recent immigrant English Learners for success in college in the United States.  All students at SFIHS have arrived in the U.S. within the last 4 years.  Our teachers are trained to teach students to improve their speaking, writing, and reading skills in English and to demonstrate deep understanding of the other academic content areas as they develop skills in English.

          Wellness center services include nursing, individual therapy and group therapy, case management, connections to city services, and community resources.  Advisory program creates a tight and safe community that fosters relationships and a network of support between students, school staff, and families.

          School Day Academic Enrichment

          Small class sizes promote personalization, growth, and success for our students.  Students are known well and supported to succeed through individualized academic instruction.  All subjects teach English development through meaningful projects that keep students motivated and connected to their learning.

          Students participate in career internships and have the opportunity to attend college classes during their senior year.  All students participate in service learning in different settings, from businesses to government offices to community organizations.