A.P. Giannini Middle School

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School Type

  • Middle School

Grades

6
7
8

Estimated Enrollment

1195

Principal

  • Tai-Sun Schoeman

Assistant Principal(s)

  • Heidi Smoot
  • Lizzy Hull Barnes

Hours

Mo: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Tu: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
We: 9:30 am-2:15 pm
Th: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Fr: 9:30 am-4:00 pm

School Tour

APG Tour

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Uniform Policy

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Neighborhood

School Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • After School Supper

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School Code

404
Overview

A.P.G. Vision

Our students will be critical thinkers, globally conscious, and lifelong learners. They will be successful practitioners of their chosen careers and life callings. They will be impactful members of their communities who have the tools to work for justice for all. 

A.P.G. Core Values

We are dedicated to creating a community and promoting a culture that is Student Centered, Collaborative, Globally Conscious, Social Justice focused, Authentic Learning and Growth Mindset aligned, Compassionate, Character oriented and Community driven. 

School context

Located in the SF Sunset district, A.P. Giannini M.S., under the namesake of the founder of Bank of America, has maintained a tradition of excellence for over 50 years. The school has a culturally diverse student body of over 1,200 and uses a wide variety of programs to meet student needs.

A.P. Giannini expects to advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of all its students through a core curriculum of English, Math, Science, History, PE and Arts in a safe and supportive environment. 


Staff will recognize the skill levels, learning styles, and cultural uniqueness of all students and use technology, hands-on activities and interdisciplinary instruction to enhance teaching and learning--subsequently developing literacy and making learning personally meaningful to all students. 


In alignment with the District's goals as outlined in the Balanced Scorecard, A.P. Giannini's goal is to decrease the predictive power of demographics. The school's Balanced Scorecard goals include : equity, social justice, joyful learning, and service to the community. 

We have three key areas of focus:

  1. Capacity We are committed to building the level of collective and individual teacher efficacy and professionalism in the areas of pedagogy, curricular planning and implementation of Common Core principles and higher thinking skills. We plan to carry it out with a rigorous menu of professional development, individual coaching, leadership development and by supporting staff with resources and opportunities for learning. Readers and Writers Workshop- Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum; Lesson Study; Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Pedagogy/Social Justice/Equity P.D.
  2. Collaboration We are committed to fostering Professional Learning Communities in each curricular area and in interdisciplinary partnerships to emphasize cross-cutting concepts, thematic unit planning and co-teaching opportunities.
  3. Community We are committed to strengthening our partnerships with families and community members and promoting a safe, restorative and inclusive environment at AP Giannini.
Programs

Before School

Mandarin and Spanish fee-based programs

After School

Sunset Neighborhood BEACON Center: 3:35 - 6:30 p.m.

Special Education

  • Resource Specialist Program Services
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
  • Separate class - Moderate/severe
  • Separate class - Moderate/severe with autism focus

School Day Academic Enrichment

  • Academic counseling
  • College tours and visits
  • Computer carts
  • Outdoor education program
  • Technology teacher

Arts Enrichment

  • Band
  • Choir
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Guitar
  • Jazz
  • Media arts
  • Orchestra
  • Visual arts

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Student Support

  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
  • Counselor
  • Health and wellness center
  • Mentoring
  • On-site nurse
  • Social worker

College Counseling

  • Academic counseling
  • College tours and visits
School Data

General education entry grade seats per application

29.00%
Contact Info

Address

3151 Ortega Street
San Francisco
CA
94122

Phone

Location

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A.P. Giannini Middle School
Grades
6-8
3151 Ortega Street, San Francisco, 94122
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Hours
Mo: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Tu: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
We: 9:30 am–2:15 pm
Th: 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Fr: 9:30 am–4:00 pm