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The Upper School Curriculum (grades six through
eight) is departmentalized and students move from room to room for different
subjects. Specialists teach English, history and social studies, mathematics,
science, French, Latin, art studio, art history, music history, and physical
education.
After-School Programs: a variety of extracurricular
activities is offered to all students after school. These activities vary from
semester to semester. Examples include art and ceramics studios, science, chorus,
yoga and dance, chess club, sewing, weaving and fencing.
The Academy offers Summer Programs of academics and recreation. Morning academic classes focus on improving students' Math and English skills as well as helping students gain confidence and ease in these subject areas. In the afternoon, students can take recreational classes in drama, arts and crafts, ceramics, swimming, science, and take part in Friday fieldtrips.
Daycare Services are offered from 7 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The Academy offers daycare
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during extended holiday breaks.
Enrichment
Classes are supplemented by field trips related to classroom studies. The school makes use of the Bay Area's extensive resources such as parks, public libraries, museums, the University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science, San Francisco Opera, A.C.T. and other specialized facilities.
Study Hall
Academic help is available daily after school. Study Hall provides a quiet environment in which students can work and receive support from teachers. Specialized help in science and mathematics is offered every day in the Science Room.
Lunch Program
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays all students bring bag lunches. On Tuesdays
and Fridays, many students opt for school lunches. School lunch on Tuesdays
and Fridays must be ordered and paid for in advance. Our lunches feature kids'
favorites and nutritional choices including drinks and a small treat.
Milk is available at lunchtime for all students every day. Students may bring
a snack to eat during morning recess.
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