South of Market

Who We Are

AccessSFUSD: The Arc, located in the heart of the SOMA district, has a rich tradition of delivering functional and engaging curriculum to our diverse student population.  We involve our students in community based opportunities which promote the joy of learning while addressing students' individual needs. 

Our Vision:

At Bessie we are antiracist educators who are committed to providing each and every students with a balance of meaningfully rigorous social-emotional and academic learning experiences so that they leave Bessie Pk-8 high school, college and career ready.

Our Priorities:

We are driven by our 3 Ls:

1. Linked through Love
2. Literacy for Liberation
3. Lifelong Learning

Our Ls inform how we approach instruction, professional development and community partnerships.