New Traditions Elementary

Admission Probability

18.1%

Student:Teacher

16:1

Diversity Rank

60

API Rank

6

Public School

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Specialty: Coed; General Education

2049 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
p: 415.750.8490
Email: sch735@sfusd.edu
Website: Visit School Website

More than just a school, New Traditions is a multicultural, multiethnic, vital community, developing students into responsible, active participants ready for the challenges of the future. The school's central location near Golden Gate Park'sanhandle provides easy access to San Francisco' cultural and educational sites, helping students learn in art library. All students receive weekly instruction from professional art teachers in a broad spectrum of the visual arts. Students also receive weekly instruction in music or dance, and fifth-grade students participate in a photography program with the San Francisco Art Institute. New Traditions also collaborates with the University of San Francisco and San Francisco State University. Private grants and parent fundraising efforts support programs that contribute to student success. Involvement in the creative arts helps students to succeed academically in all areas of the core curriculum. The learning environment stresses cooperation in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual support. Team teaching, peer tutoring, consistent behavioral expectations and strong parental support are all key elements contributing to our school' success. Weekly Spanish classes are offered to students after school.