Introduction
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
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
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
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-3:45am
- 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
How to Enroll
School Life
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
Middle School Main Office
Phone
Interim Principal Anna Wayne
Email
Assistant Principal Jaymie Lynn Santiago
Email
Interim Assistant Principal Linnette Haynes
Email
Programs
Languages
Filipino Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) Program
Filipino World Language
Special Education
PreK Inclusion
Resource Specialist Program Services
Academic Enrichment
AVID
Computer carts
Eco-Literacy
English literacy interventionist
STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
Arts Enrichment
Arts residency
Drumming
Music program
STEAM
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
Athletics
Basketball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Student Support
Advisory
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
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.