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Spring Valley

School code number: 834
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:40AM - 2:40PM

1451 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Phone: (415) 749-3535
Fax: (415) 749-3555
School Loop: springvalley-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Lisa Kwong

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      We provide a challenging future-oriented education emphasizing science, critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills. All state standards are taught in our rigorous curriculum. At Spring Valley, we believe that making social justice a reality means that there is no reason why all children should not be learning. Students who need extra help to achieve should receive that extra attention. Just as not all children learn in the same way, not all students should receive the same teaching approaches. Our core values are centered around the idea that all students have the capacity to increase intelligent behaviors, and that they can become more responsible for their learning when they use higher level thinking skills to solve problems. We know that intelligence is not fixed and that individuals can maximize their brainpower.

      At Spring Valley, students learn how to learn and take personal responsibility for their actions. We envision that our children will always love to learn, develop talents to successfully achieve their dreams, and contribute to society. Our high expectations for achievement prepare our students to pursue any endeavor to which they aspire and will work towards their personal goals.

      School Tours

      School tours by appointment. Call 749-3535. Best times: Thursdays at 9:30am.

      Uniforms

      None

      After School Programs

      Programs: 1) Spring Valley Child Development Center: year round calendar. 2:40 - 5:40pm. 2) ACE - Beacon: school calendar 2:40 - 6:00pm.
      ExCEL program offered at no cost to family, from end of school until 6PM. "Little Kids Rock" guitar lessons after school

      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-3: Grade 4 will be added in SY 2014-15 and grade 5 will be added in SY 2015-16, Spanish K-3: Grade 4 will be added in SY 2013-14 and grade 5 will be added in SY 2014-15)

      Writing focus, college prep, critical thinking/intelligent problem solving, student jobs, Reading Specialist, Learning Support Professional, PIP - Primary Intervention Program, conflict resolution, character development, improving critical thinking, personal responsibility,

      School Day Academic Enrichment

      Science Focus, GATE, Science Resource Room, Computer Lab, Library, PE, Arts, Music, Dance

      Opportunities for Parental Involvement

      Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities and governance to maintain and improve the school's high quality education. All parents, with the SSC, ELAC & staff, are part of the decision-making process. Suggestions are always welcome. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as: members of the Parents Club leadership, SSC, ELAC, tutors, helpers in classrooms, fund raisers, storytellers, field trip supervisors and at special events. Parent volunteers manage the newly organized Healthy Children Food Pantry. Parent-Teacher Conferences are crucial for mutual communication. Meetings and communications are in English, Spanish and Chinese. Parent meetings are scheduled on: reading, improving learning, curriculum standards, testing, site planning & other topics of interest.

      Additional Info

      Publishing 155th year Memory Book, SF Ballet, community partners, field studies, brain compatibility curriculum, 5th grade camp, leadership development, meaningful homework