Introduction Link to this section
At James Denman Middle School, we hope every student experiences three things to be true:
We are Learning · We Belong · We Stand Together
- Are our students learning, no matter what their entering academic levels, and can they demonstrate their learning?
- Do our students feel they belong in our classrooms and our community?
- Do our students have the language, knowledge, and tools to stand together toward a slur free, identity-affirming environment for all?
Our vision 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.
Basics Link to this section
Location and Transportation Link to this section
Hours Link to this section
Daily 7:30-8:30pm
Denman supervision begins at 8:30am
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from dismissal to 7pm
Wed from early release until 6pm
School Life Link to this section
School tour sign ups open every fall on October 1. Visit sfusd.edu/tours for more info.
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
Contact Info Link to this section
Principal Jenny Ujiie
Assistant Principal Tricia Land
Assistant Principal Justin Kim
Programs Link to this section
Languages
Special Education
- Related Services Only (Speech Only/No SAI)
- Resource Specialist Program Services
- Separate class - Mild/moderate
- Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
- Separate class - Moderate/severe
- SOAR (Success, Opportunity, Achievement, Resiliency formerly known as ED or Emotionally Disturbed)
Academic Enrichment
- 1:1 student Chromebooks
- Academic counseling
- AVID
- College tours and visits
- Computer lab
- Leadership class
- Mission Science Workshop program
- STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
- Technology or computer lab
- Tutoring in school
Arts Enrichment
- Art Class
- Band
- Coding
- Computers
- Media arts
- Orchestra
- STEAM
- Visual arts
Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Student Support
- Access to nurse
- Advisory
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Counselor
- Family liaison
- Health and wellness center
- Mentoring
- On-site nurse
- Social worker
- Student adviser
- Student group support services
- Therapist
College Counseling
Career Technical Education Academies
School Data Link to this section
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.