Introduction Link to this section
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
School Type
Early Education
Elementary School
K-8 School
Middle School
School Code
449
Grades
PreK
TK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Estimated Enrollment
600
Location and Transportation Link to this section
Address
375 7th Street (PK-5 Campus)
824 Harrison St. (6-8 Campus)
San Francisco
CA
94103
Neighborhood
South of Market
Transportation
Please visit the SFUSD transportation page for information about general education transportation, https://www.sfusd.edu/services/student-services/transportation/general-education-transportation-services.
School Bus Zip Code(s)
94103, 94102
Hours Link to this section
Hours
Monday: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
Friday: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
Hours Notes
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
After School
Mission Graduates Beacon
Galing Bata (off-site)
United Playaz (off-site)
West Bay Filipino Multi-Service Center After-school Program (off-site)
Galing Bata (off-site)
United Playaz (off-site)
West Bay Filipino Multi-Service Center After-school Program (off-site)
Enrollment Link to this section
How to Enroll
School Life Link to this section
School Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
School Tour
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
Phone
Principal Jennifer Freeman
Email
Assistant Principal Jaymie Lynn Santiago
Email
Assistant Principal Gisella Ramirez
Email
Programs Link to this section
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.