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.