
School Opening
PreK - 2nd grade is open for hybrid learning April 12. 3rd - 5th grade begins April 19. Please look at our video and powerpoint for information on how we will stay safe for in-person learning.

Asylum Workshops
Resources and workshops for Spanish speaking families in asylum proceedings with immigration court.

Virtual Author and Illustrator Visit
April 8, 10:30am: Author and illustrator Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall visit SFUSD students virtually.

Meal Distribution
Pick up meals for each child who attends Bret Harte (or another SFUSD school) for FREE.
2-3:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April

SF Loves Learning
SFUSD and Bret Harte teachers do fun and educational activities in an hour long program every day on KQED.

Reserve And Pick Up Library Books
San Francisco Public Library is offering curbside pickup for library books. Call (415) 557-4400 or email info@sfpl.org for more information.
Welcome to Bret Harte
Bret Harte Elementary offers a global education that honors and centers every student’s heritage. We provide a top-tier educational experience in a community that feels like home to our students.
More about this school
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School Type
Early Education, Elementary School, PreK/TK-5 -
Estimated Enrollment
300 -
Principal
- Jeremy Hilinski
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Assistant Principal
- David Gomez
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Hours
Mo - We: 8:25 am-2:40 pm
Th: 8:25 am-1:00 pm
Fr: 8:25 am-2:40 pm
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School Tour
School tours are by appointment. Please call the school at 415-330-1520 to schedule.
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Uniforms Policy
White shirt or blouse; navy blue pants, skirt or jumper; and all-black shoes. -
This School Feeds Into
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Neighborhood
Bayview -
School Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper -
School Code
453
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About Bret Harte Elementary School
At Bret Harte, our mission is to provide high-quality instructional programs within a safe learning environment that maximizes individual talents and strengths, celebrates diversity, and prepares students to be productive citizens. As part of our commitment to access and equity, all students have access to instructional programs, materials, and resources that are aligned with California content standards. Every grade, from kindergarten through 5th, includes projects, cross-curricular activities, arts education, field trips, and interaction across grade levels. At Bret Harte School, children are surrounded by caring adults who provide academic and enrichment programs suited to fit their needs.
The Bret Harte community inspires, supports and nurtures learners on a journey toward excellence. We believe in the incredible potential of all children and are committed to providing academically challenging, culturally relevant learning options which fully develop the unique talents and gifts of each child in our program. High academic standards guide the curriculum across all grades. The school community is proud of its increased parent involvement, community support, and balanced instructional and enrichment programs. Teachers and staff share ownership of all students' academic and social learning and hold ourselves accountable for professional behavior and student success.
Community Partnerships
- Adventures in Music (AIM) - sends students to SF Symphony performances
- America SCORES Bay Area - teaches students soccer and poetry
- Bay Area Community Resources (BEACON program)
- SF Teacher Residency
- SFUSD Pathways Program
- Teach for America Corps
- Playworks - energizes recess and lunch recess
- 826 Valencia
- Mindfulness with author Andrew Jordan Nance
- Drumming Club
- Bay Area Discovery Museum
- Common Sense Certified 2019-2021
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Before School Programs
Beacon Before School Child Care (starting at 7:00 a.m.) Playworks (starting at 8:00 a.m. from Monday through Friday) -
After School Programs
Bret Harte offers the Beacon Afterschool Program at minimal cost to families of students from grades TK to 5. Activities include tutoring and homework help, music, dance, art, and a sports program from 2:40 to 6:00 p.m. We also offer a Bay Area SCORES soccer/writing program. -
Language Programs
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Spanish Dual Language Immersion
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Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist services
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Separate class - Mild/moderate
Bret Harte is committed to providing a full range of special education services to accommodate student IEPs. -
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School Day Academic Enrichment
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Computer carts
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English literacy interventionist
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Playworks
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Spanish literacy interventionist
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Arts Enrichment
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Dance
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Drumming
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Music program
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Athletics
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Soccer
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2018-2019 School Accountability Highlights
Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese. -
2019-2020 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information about each public school. -
2018-2020 Balanced Score Card (BSC)
A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities. -
2018-2019 Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report
SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed. -
2019-2020 Bret Harte School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Spanish
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information about each public school.
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Address
1035 Gilman Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94124 -
Phone Number
415-330-1520 -
Fax Number
415-330-1555 -
Email
sch453@sfusd.edu
Bret Harte Elementary School
Grades PreK/TK-5
1035 Gilman Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
Get directions8:25 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.