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neighborhood: Portola · Telephone: (415) 239-5065 · Website: www.sfschool.org
Contact Info
The San Francisco School
300 Gaven Street
San Francisco, CA
94134
www.sfschool.org
Tel:
(415) 239-5065
Fax:
(415) 239-4833
Director:
Terry Edeli, Head of School
Admissions Director:
Nina Wang
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
School Mission Statement:
The San Francisco School cultivates and celebrates the intellectual, imaginative and humanitarian promise or each student in a community that practices mutual respect, emb...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Preschool & Kindergarten Daily Schedule
7:30 Morning Daycare.
8:50 Work Time.
Children choose materials and activities in the classroom, guided by the teachers: practical life, sensorial, math,...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years 71 months |
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| Mon 9:00am - 2:45pm | |
| Tue 9:00am - 2:45pm | |
| Wed 9:00am - 2:45pm | |
| Thu 9:00am - 2:45pm | |
| Fri 9:00am - 2:45pm | |
| Tuition: | $15,450/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Sep 1st - 6/1/2006 |
| Total enrollment | 74 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended morning care starts at 7:30 a.m. and after care lasts until 6:00 pm.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | A year before the child wishes to attend. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | January -1 |
| Application Information | $70 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective |
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