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Visitacion Valley Middle School

School code number: 868
Grade Level: 6-8
Hours: 8:22AM - 3:10PM

450 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134
Neighborhood: Visitacion Valley
Phone: (415) 469-4590
Fax: (415) 469-4703
School Loop: visitacion-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: James S. Dierke

School Data

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    The Visitacion Valley Middle School mission is to provide a quality education that prepares students for a fulfilling life in a global society. We provide a fair opportunity for all students to learn and the educational resources for students to be successful. The school, rich in ethnicity and culture, is known nationally for its innovative programs. Teachers and students are assigned to academic families that use a variety of innovative technology, cross-curricular writing programs, and project-based and standards-based instruction throughout the year. We focus on equitable teaching practices and encourage student participation. To our teachers and staff, joyful learning means that each student is able to maximize his/her abilities and be successful in learning through different learning methods.

    Our school commits to delivering high quality educational program that addresses individual needs. To do this, we use diverse staff resources and improve student access to high quality programs during the school day and in afterschool programs. We publish a monthly newsletter to keep parents informed, hold workshops, and offer many opportunities for parent communication and involvement. Visitacion Valley Middle School prides itself in its active role in the community by welcoming parents, families, and community partners to participate on all levels of creating a culturally responsive 21st Century Middle School.

    School Tours

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    Uniforms

    Boys: black pants, white shirt, burgundy sweater. Girls: black pants, skirt or jumper, white blouse, burgundy sweater.

    After School Programs

    Visitacion Valley Beacon Center, (415) 452-4907 Monday - Thursday 3:15-6:30PM; Real Options for City N87 Kids (R.O.C.K.) Monday - Thursday 3:15-5:30PM; ExCEL program offered free of charge from end of school day until 5-6pm; Saturday Field Trips

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Resource Specialist Program
    • Special Day Class/Learning Disabled
    • Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed
    • Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning

    Resource Specialist Program, Special Day Class/Learning Disabled (6-8), Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed (6-8), Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning (6-8), Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    • All Newcomer Languages

    English Plus Pathway, Newcomer Pathway (All Newcomer Languages 6-8)

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Visitacion Valley Middle School offers a variety of activities for parent involvement including working on committees of the site council, working on projects with our new PTSA or assisting with our sports and activity groups. We have an active parent advisor who reaches out to the parents to gain cooperation and assistance. We also publish a monthly newsletter to our students and parents.

    Additional Info

    For information about the various programs at Visitacion Valley Middle School, please click here.