Striving for Excellent Attendance
Bret Harte Elementary School is laser focused on all students having excellent attendance. Thank you, families, for ensuring that your scholar comes to school every single day on time! Remember that Morning Assembly begins at 8:30am daily, on the soccer field, and the instructional day begins at 8:40am.
School Uniforms & Nutrition Updates
Don't forget that Bret Harte has school uniform expectations. The school uniform colors are white and navy blue. We ask that all students come to school dressed in uniform colors or Bret Harte gear and we will have extra outfits on campus if needed. Thank you so much, families, for supporting our Bret Harte community. Remember, Bret Harte is a "Healthy Schools" community as well. The SFUSD Healthy Schools Guidelines will be sent home during the first week of instruction.
Beacon After School Program
The Bret Harte Beacon After School Program is accepting applications for students in grades K-5. Applications are available in Room 114. Please see Ms. K. or Ms. Afu with questions or for support with applications.
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.
Meet Our New Assistant Principal, Kelli Riggs!
Welcome, Kelli Riggs, to the Bret Harte administrative team! In her ten years at Bret Harte, Ms. Riggs has served as an extraordinary 5th grade teacher and instructional coach. In those roles, she has led school-wide initiatives such as formative math assessment, teacher support/coaching, and our Instructional Leadership Team. Together, our Bret Harte administrative team strives for nothing less than significant academic achievement and an inclusive, positive, and welcoming school community. Welcome, Kelli Riggs, our new Assistant Principal!
More about this school
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School Type
Early Education, Elementary School (PreK, TK, K, 1-5) -
Estimated Enrollment
350 -
Principal
- Jeremy Hilinski
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Assistant Principal(s)
- Kelli Riggs
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Hours
HoursMo - Tu: 8:40 am-2:55 pm
We: 8:40 am-1:40 pm
Th - Fr: 8:40 am-2:55 pm
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PreK
- M-F 7:45am-5:45pm
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School Tour
School tours are by appointment. Please call the school at 415-330-1520 to schedule.
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
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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 SupperView menus at sfusd.edu/menus.
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School Code
453
Overview
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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
- Museum of Craft and Design
- San Francisco Public Library
Programs
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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. For more information, please email aluatutu@bacr.org -
Language Programs
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Spanish Dual Language Immersion
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Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist Program 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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Library
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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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Gardening
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Music program
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Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
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Athletics
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Frisbee
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School Data
Application Data
General education entry grade seats per application: 85%-
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Contact Info
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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