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Yick Wo

School code number: 801
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 9:30AM - 3:30PM

2245 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133
Neighborhood: Russian Hill
Phone: (415) 749-3540
Fax: (415) 749-3543
Website: yickwo.org
School Loop: yickwo-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Stephanie Young

School Data

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      The mission of Yick Wo Elementary School, envisioned by the school community, is to purposefully develop the full potential of each student through teacher-facilitated, active learning experiences. Yick Wo is dedicated to the successful social, emotional, artistic, physical, and intellectual development of every student through teacher-facilitated, student-centered active learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. It's a warm and caring environment for 266 students. We provide an educational program that promotes academic success, respect and personal responsibility. We offer diverse, challenging, fun, and authentic learning opportunities. Teachers have high expectations of all students, address different learning styles, and incorporate hands-on and field trip experiences to inspire enthusiastic and involved lifelong learners. We offer integrated and project-based learning experiences, building on a variety of instructional techniques and strategies. We support a strong, rigorous academic program with a comprehensive enrichment program that integrates art, poetry, music, physical fitness and sports. We encourage students to build on their interests in order to foster the joy of learning.

      Yick Wo teachers collaborate in programs such as cross-class reading buddies and tutors, America Reads volunteers from USF, SF School Volunteers, ABC and reading support clubs, Peacemakers, lunch room composting, and outdoor/overnight education (3rd-5th grades). Teachers seek grant funding and participate in partnerships with UCSF (science), the DeYoung Museum, San Francisco Symphony, and the San Francisco Ballet. All of us at Yick Wo hold ourselves accountable for the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students through ongoing communication, assessments, and feedback opportunities, and ongoing relationships with community-based organizations (such as neighborhood afterschool programs that our students attend). The principal has an open door policy; everyone is welcome to stop in and talk. We believe that each individual in our community deserves respect, and we support every student's opportunities for success.

      School Tours

      3rd Tuesday of each month

      Uniforms

      None

      After School Programs

      3:30-6:30PM Chinatown YMCA ExCEL program offered at no cost to family. The Yick Wo After School Program was created as a "safe haven" where students and community members can access expanded learning opportunities and integrated education, health, social service, and cultural programs in the out-of-school hours.

      Special Education Programs

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

      Resource Specialist Program, Special Day Class/Severely Impaired (Autism) (K-2, 3-5), Designated Instructional Services

      Language Programs

      English Plus Pathway

      Reading Recovery, ABC Club, SST

      School Day Academic Enrichment

      Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Computer Lab, Library, Poets-in-the-Schools, Performing Arts Workshop, Outdoor Education

      Opportunities for Parental Involvement

      Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer in classrooms and participate in field trips and special activities. They also help to maintain the Library, supervise students in the yard, help in the Office and become involved in the enrichment programs. The Parent Teacher Organization supports the school through the planning of community-building events such as the Fall Carnival, Community Potluck, Panda Chase and Movie Nights. They are also instrumental in fundraising - raising over $50,000 annually in order to maintain all the enrichment programs in the school, fund field trips and provide classroom materials. Parents are also involved in the SSC and ELAC committees that oversee the development of the Academic Site Plan and the school budget.