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Who We Are Overview

Who We Are

San Francisco Schoolhouse is a non-profit, independent K-8 school located in the central area of the city, near Hayes Valley. Our intentionally small size, experienced and passionate teachers, experiential curriculum, and active parent participation provide a unique opportunity for families seeking a community-minded progressive education that challenges and supports their child.

Welcome from Head of School

Meet Our Team

Twelve years ago, I attended an Open House for the Schoolhouse, a small progressive school in the beginning stages of development. What I learned was life-changing, both for my children and myself. The Schoolhouse was a school where children were deeply engaged with their learning, where their curiosity was nurtured, and where their joy of learning was protected and fostered. The belief that with a strong teacher, small classes, and simple tools, anything was possible. This message resonated with me as a parent, and ignited my passion as an educator. Over the years, those beliefs have evolved, but the Schoolhouse has always remained true to its foundational principles. Teachers strive to meet students at their learning edge, with strong academics in parallel with essential social emotional development. We believe a child cannot truly learn until they feel

confident and safe; knowing it is ok to try and fail provides a platform for growth. Schoolhouse is about community: a collective of learners, educators and families sharing the same goals. We partner with students as they strive to become compassionate, resilient, critical thinkers, brave in their interactions with the world around them. We also value students for who they are as individuals, while also honoring their role as community members. We recognize strong academics are essential, built on a balance of subject matter lessons and project work. We believe in helping students find answers for themselves, asking questions and encouraging them to look at concepts in creative and unique ways.

 

I feel privileged to be a part of this institution where learning is a joy, where classrooms are filled with engaged students and teachers, where our Kindergarteners bond with the oldest of our kids, and where our middle schoolers are encouraged to develop a true sense of self. I invite you to come and learn about our school, and to discover what makes us unique.

 

Warmly,

Jina Kim

Head of School

San Francisco Schoolhouse, est 2011

735 Fell Street, San Francisco CA 94117

info@sfschoolhouse.org

(415) 966-2252 

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

San Francisco Schoolhouse admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, family structure, gender identity and/or expression, political affiliation, personal experience, sexual or affectional orientation, and physical disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, family structure, gender identity and/or expression, political affiliation, personal experience, sexual or affectional orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 

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