
STUDENT CREATED PROJECTS
Denman Newspaper - December 2020 edition

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS (Below this announcement)
Aviso importante para las familias de Denman
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給登曼家庭的重要通知
(在此公告下方)

Monthly Graphic Novel Webcast
A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey. Welcome to the Cat Kid Comic Club, where Li'l Petey (LP), Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. Dav is just too popular to do individual interviews right now, so we're skipping that portion this month. BUT, Dav has recorded a special message just for you, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/lmNJkQXm4ms
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Schedules and Grade Level Websites

STEAM NIGHT
Here is the slide show from our STEAM evening celebrating the amazing student work from our STEAM classes and student groups.
STEAM NIGHT PROGRAM

STUDENTS WATCH THIS TO LOG ONTO ZOOM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIU4dXAbRh8&feature=youtu.be

SIS/Synergy Quick Links

NEW SFUSD Libraries Website
Check out stories, projects, challenges and films on the NEW SFUSD Librarians website.
http://sfusdlib.org/

COVID-19 Resources for Families and Students
https://www.sfusd.

COMMUNITY UPDATES
Check this page to get the most current information from SFUSD and Denman. Updated often.

DOWNLOAD THIS E-BOOK NOW. 21 easy-to-implement, “follow the recipe” PBL projects, informed by educational research and designed for children of all ages and capabilities within your household. These projects can be used to keep your kids learning, growing, and discovering during school shutdowns and long breaks, all while giving you the space and time needed to stay productive.

TECH HELP TICKET
bit.ly/vilshelprequest. This form is for EVERYONE, students, parents and staff. It is not only for tech support, but any type of help needed from DoT (e.g. Prof Learning, request for office hours, etc.).



Denman Bootstrap Summer Program
Computer Science/Math to 40 ELL and AA Denman students...Huge shout out to Ms. Gin, Ms. Soto, Ms Marroquin, Ms. Hearne and Mr. Faataui! Students also participated in daily SEL activities as well! Following are the Learner Reflections from the summer...check it out!
Use the arrows on this postcard for other important information.

CONGRATULATIONS DENMAN CLASS OF 2020
Animated Commencement
Kyle Trefny and Julian Jordan are graduating seniors from Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts High School. They created an animated short as their Commencement Speech to the Class of 2020.

2019-2020
Streamline video of all the coaches speeches to ensure that everyone can view all the slides/videos! (44 min) (Willenbrink)

SFPL is creating CoVid Time Capsule and inviting everyone to be a "Citizen Archivist"
This simple Google Doc also explains the process.

Inclusive Schools Week December 7-11, 2020
News for Families
School Calendar
More about this school
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School Type
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Estimated Enrollment
870 -
Principal
- Lisa Jovick-Berrueta
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Assistant Principal
- Tessa Lajoie
- Jennifer Ujiie
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Hours
Mo - Fr: 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Monday, Thursday - periods 1, 3, 6
Tuesday, Friday - periods 2, 4, 7
Wednesday- Asynchronous
Lunch - 12:30-1:15 (M, Tu, Th, Fri)
Advisory - Tues, Thurs
Students MUST report attendance to Advisory teachers on Wednesdays
Distance Learning Schedule 2020-2021
James Denman Middle School
Parent Teacher Conference Week
Fall 2019
November 16th – November 20th
Scheduled by Advisory Teacher
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School Tour
TBD. Online.
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Uniforms Policy
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This School Is Fed By
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Neighborhood
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School Meals
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School Code
632
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About James Denman Middle School
Our vision for James Denman Middle School is that all members of our learning community will be literate, motivated, respectful, and independent thinkers. We commit to creating a safe, non-competitive environment in classrooms—getting to know individual students—their families, skills, and talents. Our experienced teachers demonstrate, encourage, and expect respect in the classroom. They challenge each student to work hard and learn from others.
We believe that a joyful learner is one who is challenged just enough to feel like he/she has accomplished something real. The concept of a joyful learner needs to be applied not only to the students, but to the staff and the parent community as well. We aim for adventure in learning. James Denman is building partnerships with community members in bringing in choir and music production programs like digital music making and connecting it to mathematics. We are also focusing on character development through giving our students leadership opportunities. Student government is active with more than 20 participants. They work on improving student climate, bringing equity into their school, and improving the school's environment. Our school community is active in our own service projects—such as improving our school environment; creating bulletin board themes and murals; gardens, and recycling/composting. Our school community welcomes and supports active parent participation through a variety of involvement opportunities.
Our mission is to provide each student with an equal opportunity to succeed by promoting intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, cultural, and linguistic sensitivity, democratic responsibility, economic competence, and physical and mental health so that each student can achieve his or her maximum potential
Our Vision at James Denman Middle School is to ensure that every student will be prepared for high school, will understand the A-G requirements for universities, and will be prepared to engage in the academic technological world. Our students will have the confidence, competence and information needed to make positive choices for their future and will have demonstrated strength and competence in all areas needed for full participation in the 21st century economic, political, cultural, and intellectual life of our nation and global society. In addition to academic competency, these areas include multilingual and cross-cultural competency; technological literacy; communication skills; aesthetic sensibility; critical and creative thinking, reasoning, and solution-seeking; social, environmental and civic responsibility; and strength of character.
Our Guiding Principles:
- I take actions and make decisions that move us closer to our vision of student success.
- I nurture positive relationships and connections in service of student success.
- I inspire and support innovation to end racism, classism, and language bias.
- I contribute to creating a system that supports our principles, goals and objectives.
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After School Programs
ExCEL program: no cost, Mon-Fri from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Call 415-292-3027 for more information. -
Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist services
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Separate class - Mild/moderate
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Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
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Separate class - Moderate/severe
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Separate class - Social-emotional/behavioral enhanced classroom (SOAR)
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School Day Academic Enrichment
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Academic counseling
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College tours and visits
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Computer carts
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Leadership class
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STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
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Technology or computer lab
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Technology teacher
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Arts Enrichment
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Band
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Coding
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Media arts
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Orchestra
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Visual arts
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Athletics
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Volleyball
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Track and Field
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Softball
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Soccer
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Baseball
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Flag football
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Student Support Programs
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Student adviser
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Social worker
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On-site nurse
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Mentoring
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Health and wellness center
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Family liaison
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Counselor
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College planning
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
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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 Scorecard (BSC)
A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities. -
2018-2019 Denman 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 James Denman MS 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
241 Oneida Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112 -
Phone Number
415-469-4535 -
Fax Number
415-585-8402 -
Email
sch632@sfusd.edu
James Denman Middle School
Grades 6-8
241 Oneida Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Get directionsMTThF 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., W 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.