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More about this school
School Type
- Elementary School
- K-8 School
Grades
Estimated Enrollment
Principal
- Darren Kawaii
Assistant Principal(s)
- James Ellingson
Hours
TK-5
- MTThF 9:30am-3:45pm
- W 9:30am-2:30pm
6-8
- MTThF 9:30am-4:00pm
- W 9:30am-2:15pm
School Tour
Tours typically take place from November through January. Please go to http://rooftopk8.org/our-school/tours/ to look at the most up-to-date information about tours. Individual requests for tours will not be accommodated.
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
Neighborhood
Bus Zip Code
School Code
Overview
Rooftop is a TK through 8th grade school with two campuses. The TK to 4th grade campus is called the Twin Peaks Campus while the 5th through 8th grade campus is called the Mayeda Campus. Campuses are located approximately two blocks apart.
Rooftop strives to be much more than a school. Students, staff, and parents work together to create a respectful, caring community of learners focused on developing the unique strengths of each child. Rooftop's challenging educational program integrates the arts to empower all students to become academic achievers, critical thinkers, and effective problem-solvers. Rooftop's staff and students commit to a pledge of respect which acknowledges the worth and dignity of all of its members: Acceptance and tolerance is a personal decision that comes from the belief that everyone is valuable and worthy of respect.
At Rooftop, talented teachers provide enriched, rigorous standards-based instruction to support the achievement of all students. Rooftop's achievement profile reflects the success of this academic program for its diverse student population. Rooftop's integrated arts and service program provide a gateway to joyful learning. Students discover their gifts and develop their talents through participation. Students are engaged in high achieving, joyful, 21st century learning through a variety of authentic learning opportunities which include: art, gardening, outdoor education, sensory motor integration, computer classes, student government, performing arts, visual arts, newspaper, yearbook, rooftop radio, physical education, and sports teams. Students are encouraged to take positive risks in the pursuit of knowledge and creative expression.
Programs
Before School
After School
Rooftop also hosts some after school enrichment classes such as Spanish, Chess, STEM Legos, Coding, and Chorus. Our middle school has after school sports. Learn more about our Middle School athletics program here: http://www.cifsf.org/middle-school.html.
Special Education
- Resource Specialist Program Services
School Day Academic Enrichment
- Computer carts
- English literacy interventionist
- Library
- Project-based learning
- Tutoring in school
Arts Enrichment
- Arts residency
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Gardening
- Visual arts
Arts Enrichment Description
Athletics
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Student Support
- Mentoring
- Social worker
School Data
General education entry grade seats per application
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.
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.