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Sunset

School code number: 750
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:40AM - 2:40PM

1920 41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset
Phone: (415) 759-2760
Fax: (415) 759-2729
Website: www.sunset-pta.org
School Loop: sunset-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Sophie Lee

School Data

      Discover this school

      Sunset School is a diverse community of engaged and joyful learners. We are committed to providing the highest academic standards in a safe and nurturing environment that affords all students the opportunity to succeed in the classroom and in life. Our academic program is designed to be challenging, emphasizing reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. In addition to the core curriculum, students have access to English language development, support for at-risk and special educational needs, the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, visual and performing arts, technology, physical education, and outdoor science. Our environmental science learning includes outdoor science, gardening, Water Week and Water Fair, and many greening projects. Our technology program engages students in using computers and other technology tools in content-focused projects and multidisciplinary units for research and publications.

      Our teachers provide students with a variety of ways to demonstrate comprehension and use multiple methods to help students learn, including creative games, activities, and projects in all subject areas. Academic activities are integrated with thematic programs such as the Family Projects Fair and Winter Program. Students initiate schoolwide activities through the Student Council. Sunset strives to engage all families in the success of their children's education. Clear communications with families by staff ensures that parents understand the goals and objectives of both the school and the individual student. Family involvement in school activities and parents volunteering at the school reflect a culture of service. The school can be a resource to parents in areas where help will enhance the education of the students.

      School Tours

      Thursdays at 9:00AM. Call to schedule an appointment for a school tour.

      Uniforms

      None

      After School Programs

      ExCEL After School Program in partnership with Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center for grades 2 to 5 offered at no cost, 2:40-6:00pm. YMCA before school program from 7:00-8:25am and after school program from 2:40 - 6:30pm.

      Special Education Programs

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

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

      Language Programs

      English Plus Pathway

      Caring School Community program, Learning Support Professional, San Francisco School Volunteers, Experience Corps, Student Success Team Meetings, Cross-age Buddies, class meetings in every class

      School Day Academic Enrichment

      GATE, Dance, Visual Arts, Rhythm, Music, Outdoor Science, Technology, Physical Education, SF Ballet, Family Science, Water Week, Environmental Fair, Junior Achievement

      Opportunities for Parental Involvement

      Parent involvement is a key to our success. Families are encouraged to participate on the School Site Council to contribute to the Balanced Scorecard, budget, and make decisions about school programs. Parents volunteer in the classroom, library, office, cafeteria, yard, field trips, and at school activities and events. The PTA promotes activities to foster closer ties among families. They provide enrichment programs, support the curriculum, sponsor school events and after school language and science programs, and sustain fundraising efforts. Together as partners we have the understanding that children need nurturing and developing to be tomorrow's leaders.

      Additional Info

      National Blue Ribbon School, Nominee 2007; California Distinguished School Award 2006; State Title I Academic Achievement Awards 2006, 2007, 2008 ; School Wide Caring School Community Program; PTA-sponsored after school classes; PTA sponsored after school; Tree Frog Treks; science classes