Introduction
Jose Ortega Elementary School, a culturally diverse school, provides a rich, stimulating program that challenges all students to reach their fullest potential. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to fit the needs of all students. Students, parents, and staff work cooperatively to sustain a positive school climate. We strive to communicate honestly with parents in a culture of service. There are numerous opportunities for family involvement in school activities such as Family Nights, the Greening Team, UMOJA Cultural Day, Lunar New Year Events and Fall Carnival.
Basics
Location and Transportation
Hours
PreK
- MTThF 7:50am-2:05pm
- W 7:50am-12:50pm
Enrollment
School Life
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on select Thursdays from October to January. An appointment is necessary. Please follow visit sfusd.edu/tours for a date that works for you.
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Contact Info
Principal Paula Antram
Assistant Principal Zubin Hu
Programs
Languages
Special Education
Academic Enrichment
Arts Enrichment
Instrumental music (grades 4-5)
Athletics
Student Support
College Counseling
Career Technical Education Academies
School Data
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 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.
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.