Frank McCoppin Elementary School

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Welcome to Frank McCoppin

Frank McCoppin Elementary School is a tribute to hard work and perseverance. Focusing on its core mission, under the leadership of its seasoned principal Bennett Lee, McCoppin has seen improvement in its academic performance throughout his tenure at the school. McCoppin is now a thrice-decorated Title I Academic Achievement Award school that aims for and will achieve even greater success in the future.  In 2011, Frank McCoppin Elementary was named a California Distinguished School.  McCoppin School also made the Honor Roll in 2017.

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More about this school

  • School Type

    Early Education, Elementary School (PreK, K, 1-5)

  • Estimated Enrollment

    225

  • Principal

    • Bennett Lee

  • Hours

    Mo - Tu: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
    We: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
    Th - Fr: 9:30 am-3:45 pm

    Special Day Pre-K: 9:20am-1:20pm

    Kindergarten: 9:30am-3:45pm, Wednesday 9:30am-2:30pm

  • School Tour

    Plans for Fall 2021 tours are being finalized. Please check back!

  • This School Feeds Into

  • Neighborhood

    Inner Richmond

  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper

    View menus at sfusd.edu/menus.

  • School Code

    549
Overview

  • About Frank McCoppin Elementary School

    Frank McCoppin Elementary School is a multi-award winning, high achieving school in the Inner Richmond District. We have completely implemented the Comprehensive Approach to Literacy. This proven successful educational strategy has been incorporated into other curriculum subjects as well.

    We believe equity and social justice are achieved when all students are taught with deep attention to their specific needs. We deliver this individualized approach through our diverse support staff of a literacy coach, a speech clinician, a school psychologist, a social worker, an RSP teacher with para, and a parent liason / tutor.

    The current principal, Bennett Lee, has been at McCoppin for over 15 years. He has the vision, energy, and knowledge to continue to lead and provide all students with the education they deserve. He is devoted to forward thinking and has an open mindset to embrace positive change.

    We foster intellectual curiosity and connect with students' interests and daily experiences in a safe, positive, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We provide differentiated instruction to meet student needs.

    We believe that increasing communication and involvement with students' families will help us succeed in our promises to our students and their families. McCoppin School has been completely renovated and remodeled. We have brand new classrooms as well as a brand new multipurpose area with attached offices and a brand new library. The playground has been resurfaced and expanded, and a community mural is featured on 6th Ave. Plans are in place to implement new outdoor classrooms. and other greening projects for the school. We invite you to come take a look and be impressed!

Programs

  • Before School Programs

    The Early Morning Care program at Frank McCoppin Elementary School is administered by the Richmond District Neighborhood Center (TRNC). (July 2021 update: 1. There will be Morning Care from 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM 2. The application will be separate from the after-school program, but isn't ready yet. The application will be available after program fees are determined. 3. Due to hiring difficulties the program likely won't begin on the first day of school. More details will be posted as they become available from TRNC. For questions please contact Mitchell Lobetos, the new Program Manager at McCoppin, at mitchell@richmondsf.org. ) TRNC offers arts and crafts, games, and legos within a supervised classroom! Application forms and payment CANNOT be accepted at the school. Please register via the TRNC website. You can find more information and apply here: https://richmondsf.org/youth/elementary/mccoppin/

  • After School Programs

    Last year we conducted a parent survey to get a better understanding of what families want in after school programming. We heard a desire for increased flexibility and expanded enrichment. As a result, McCoppin applied for and was awarded a 5-year grant from the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth & Their Families (DCYF) through the Richmond District Neighborhood Center (TRNC) to provide additional after school programming. This program is running alongside the existing OST program (which is federally funded by Title 5). The PTO is committed to fostering a community that embraces diversity, equity, and learning. We want families to make informed decisions that best meet their needs. We hope this provides some clarification: Out of School Time Program (OST) Full time, must attend 5 days / week due to funding requirements. Sliding scale, families pay $0 - $510 / month No early morning program Snack provided by SFUSD meal program Homework assistance Enrichment programming includes outdoor activities, art, Chinese language For additional information or to register: Visit Emily on campus in Room 301B The Richmond District Neighborhood Center (TRNC) Flexible days, may enroll 1-5 days depending on need. Sliding scale Early morning care (7:30-8:40). Snack provided SFUSD meal program Homework assistance Enrichment programming includes outdoor activities, multicultural arts, wellness (Sports), STEAM, Kimochis, and gardening. Language to be added in future. For additional information or to please contact Mitchell Lobetos, the Program Manager at McCoppin, at mitchell@richmondsf.org.

  • Special Education Programs

    • PreK Special Day Class
    • Resource Specialist Program Services

  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Computer carts
    • Technology or computer lab

  • Arts Enrichment

    • Choir
    • Dance
    • Performing arts
    • Visual arts
    Instrumental Music
    Dance and Movement

  • Student Support Programs

    • Family liaison
    • Social worker
    • Speech pathologist
School Data

Application Data

General education entry grade seats per application: 9%

  • School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

    School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2018-2020 Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

    A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities.
Contact Info

  • Address

    651 6th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118

  • Phone Number

    415-750-8475

  • Fax Number

    415-750-8474

  • Email

    sch549@sfusd.edu

Frank McCoppin Elementary School

Grades PreK-5

651 6th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

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415-750-8475

9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. MTThF, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Weds