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At Bessie we are antiracist educators who are committed to providing each and every students with a balance of meaningfully rigorous social-emotional and academic learning experiences so that they leave Bessie PK-8 high school, college and career ready.
Basics Link to this section
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PreK
- MTThF 9:30am-3:45pm
- W 9:30am-2:30pm
K-5
- MTThF 9:30am-3:45pm
- W 9:30am- 2:30pm
6-8
- MTThF 9:30am-4:00pm
- W 9:30am- 2:15pm
Galing Bata (off-site)
United Playaz (off-site)
West Bay Filipino Multi-Service Center After-school Program (off-site)
Enrollment Link to this section
School Life Link to this section
We're happy to show you around. Email Dr. Santiago at santiagoj@sfusd.edu to schedule a tour!
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
Contact Info Link to this section
Middle School Main Office
Principal Jennifer Freeman
Assistant Principal Jaymie Lynn Santiago
Assistant Principal Gisella Ramirez
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Languages
- Filipino Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) Program
- Filipino World Language
Special Education
- PreK Inclusion
- Resource Specialist Program Services
Academic Enrichment
- Computer carts
- Eco-Literacy
- STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
Arts Enrichment
- Artists in Residence
- LEAP Dance
- Music program
- STEAM
- Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
Athletics
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Student Support
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Counselor
- Health and wellness center
- Instructional coach
- Mentoring
- Social worker
- Student adviser
College Counseling
- College tours and visits
Career Technical Education Academies
School Data Link to this section
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.