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SFUSD Virtual Enrollment Fair
Join us at this year’s SFUSD Virtual Enrollment Fair for Middle and High Schools, October 24-27, 2022! If you would like to learn more about our wonderful school, please join our School Info Session on Tuesday, October 25 at 5 pm or 6pm. We will share information about our school and answer your questions. Our Zoom link is: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/89260175755?pwd=R2VLdWJQOVdySElJa1c2UUhCTkw5QT09. You can find more information about the fair at sfusd.edu/fair.

Welcome Back Letter
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school starting Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Please read our Welcome Back letter. The letter is also available in Chinese/中文 and Español.

Welcome, 6th Graders
Welcome to our new incoming 6th grade students! Please read our welcome letter!

2022-2023 Academic Calendar
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Check out the 2022-23 academic calendar here.

StudentVUE and ParentVUE
When the school year starts, students may use Student Portal Student Portal (StudentVUE) and families may use Family Portal (ParentVUE) to keep track of a student's attendance, assignments, and grades, and contact teachers.

Easy to Remember
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More about this school
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School Type
Middle School (6-8) -
Estimated Enrollment
450 -
Principal
- Maya Baker
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Assistant Principal(s)
- John D'Antonio
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Hours
HoursMo - Tu: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
We: 9:30 am-2:15 pm
Th - Fr: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
- HEAD COUNSELOR
- Christopher Dale
dalec@sfusd.edu
- Christopher Dale
- SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Assigned by grades
(6th)
Louie Stanton
louies1@sfusd.edu
(7th)
Christopher Dale
dalec@sfusd.edu
(8th)
Jennifer De Renzi
derenzij@sfusd.edu
(Newcomer Students)- Diana Coreea
corread@sfusd.edu
- FAMILY LIAISON
- Karen Orellana
orellanak@sfusd.edu - Languages: Spanish/English
- Karen Orellana
- SECRETARIES
- Adriana Pereira, Administrative Assistant
pereiraa@sfusd.edu
Languages: Spanish/English - Julie Lam, Front Desk
lamj@sfusd.edu
Languages: Mandarin/Cantonese/English
- Adriana Pereira, Administrative Assistant
- HEAD COUNSELOR
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School Tour
Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Please call and make an appointment with the principal, assistant principal, dean or school secretary.
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
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This School Is Fed By
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Neighborhood
Visitacion Valley -
School Bus
94133, 94103, 94102 -
School Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, After School SupperView menus at sfusd.edu/menus.
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School Code
868
Overview
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The Visitacion Valley Middle School mission is to create, through transformative relationships, an inclusive and collaborative learning community that is relevant to the lives of our students, families, and staff. The Visitacion Valley Middle school vision is that our students will strength their passion for learning, develop the skills to become empowered community members, and gain the knowledge to be ready for high school with a clear path to college, career, and future success.
We are committed to Love, Literacy, and Liberation. We work hard to create a positive school climate where students are recognized for their growth.
Our teachers use Community Building and Restorative Practices. Also, our school is rich in ethnicity and culture. Teachers and students are assigned to academic families that use a variety of innovative technology, cross-curricular writing programs, and project-based and standards-based instruction throughout the year. We focus on equitable teaching practices and encourage student participation.
To our teachers and staff, joyful learning means that each student is able to maximize his/her abilities and be successful in learning through different learning methods. Our school commits to delivering high quality educational program that addresses individual needs. To do this, we use diverse staff resources and improve student access to high quality programs during the school day and in after-school programs.
We publish a weekly newsletter to keep parents informed, hold workshops, and offer many opportunities for parent communication and involvement. Visitacion Valley Middle School prides itself in its active role in the community by welcoming parents, families, and community partners to participate on all levels of creating a culturally responsive 21st Century Middle School.
Programs
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After School Programs
Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) Monday - Thursday 3:15 p.m.; Program offered free of charge from end of school day until 6 p.m.; Saturday Field Trips and Summer Programs -
Language Programs
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Newcomer Program - all languages
All languages -
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Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist Program Services
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Separate class - Mild/moderate
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Separate class - Moderate/severe
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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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English literacy interventionist
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Internships available
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Leadership class
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Outdoor education program
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Project-based learning
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Rosetta Stone (foreign language instruction)
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Spanish literacy interventionist
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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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Cooking or home economics
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Guitar
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Media arts
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Performing arts
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Theater
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Visual arts
Modern Band (music) with contemporary instruments, Visuals Arts, Ethnic Studies, Computer Science, Dramatic Arts, and Spanish! -
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Athletics
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Flag football
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Student Support Programs
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After-school tutorials
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College planning
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Counselor
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Family liaison
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Health and wellness center
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Mentoring
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On-site nurse
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Peer resources
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Social worker
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Speech pathologist
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College Counseling
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Academic counseling
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College tours and visits
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School Data
Application Data
General education entry grade seats per application: 100%-
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
1971 Visitacion Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134 -
Phone Number
415-469-4590 -
Fax Number
415-469-4703 -
Email
pereiraa@sfusd.edu