Parent-teacher Conference Week
Reminder to parents: The week of November 18 through 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference week. To support conference week, there will be a daily 2:15pm early dismissal.
School Tours
For information regarding school tours and to sign up, please click on the link below
Athletics Information 2024-2025
For all information regarding Giannini Athletics, please go to APG Athletics page
APG Attendance Policy
If you have questions regarding attendance, please email 404_apgattendance@sfusd.edu
School Announcements
More about this school
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School Type
Middle School (6-8) -
Estimated Enrollment
1195 -
Principal
- Tai-Sun Schoeman
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Assistant Principal(s)
- Heidi Smoot
- Lizzy Hull Barnes
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Hours
HoursMo - Tu: 9:30 am-4:00 pmWe: 9:30 am-2:15 pmTh - Fr: 9:30 am-4:00 pm -
School Tour
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
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Uniforms Policy
SFUSD Dress Code - https://www.sfusd.edu/services/know-your-rights/student-family-handbook/chapter-5-student-behavior/55-sfusd-behavior-policies/551-dressappearance-standards -
This School Is Fed By
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Neighborhood
Outer Sunset -
School Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, After School SupperView menus at sfusd.edu/menus.
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School Code
404
Overview
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A.P.G. Vision
Our students will be critical thinkers, globally conscious, and lifelong learners. They will be successful practitioners of their chosen careers and life callings. They will be impactful members of their communities who have the tools to work for justice for all.
A.P.G. Core Values
We are dedicated to creating a community and promoting a culture that is Student Centered, Collaborative, Globally Conscious, Social Justice focused, Authentic Learning and Growth Mindset aligned, Compassionate, Character oriented and Community driven.
School context
Located in the SF Sunset district, A.P. Giannini M.S., under the namesake of the founder of Bank of America, has maintained a tradition of excellence for over 50 years. The school has a culturally diverse student body of over 1,200 and uses a wide variety of programs to meet student needs.
A.P. Giannini expects to advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of all its students through a core curriculum of English, Math, Science, History, PE and Arts in a safe and supportive environment.
Staff will recognize the skill levels, learning styles, and cultural uniqueness of all students and use technology, hands-on activities and interdisciplinary instruction to enhance teaching and learning--subsequently developing literacy and making learning personally meaningful to all students.
In alignment with the District's goals as outlined in the Balanced Scorecard, A.P. Giannini's goal is to decrease the predictive power of demographics. The school's Balanced Scorecard goals include : equity, social justice, joyful learning, and service to the community.
We have three key areas of focus:- Capacity We are committed to building the level of collective and individual teacher efficacy and professionalism in the areas of pedagogy, curricular planning and implementation of Common Core principles and higher thinking skills. We plan to carry it out with a rigorous menu of professional development, individual coaching, leadership development and by supporting staff with resources and opportunities for learning. Readers and Writers Workshop- Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum; Lesson Study; Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Pedagogy/Social Justice/Equity P.D.
- Collaboration We are committed to fostering Professional Learning Communities in each curricular area and in interdisciplinary partnerships to emphasize cross-cutting concepts, thematic unit planning and co-teaching opportunities.
- Community We are committed to strengthening our partnerships with families and community members and promoting a safe, restorative and inclusive environment at AP Giannini.
Programs
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Before School Programs
Mandarin and Spanish fee-based programs -
After School Programs
Sunset Neighborhood BEACON Center: 3:35 - 6:30 p.m. -
Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist Program Services
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Separate class - Mild/moderate
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Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
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Separate class - Moderate/severe
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Separate class - Moderate/severe with autism focus
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School Day Academic Enrichment
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Academic counseling
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College tours and visits
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Computer carts
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Outdoor education program
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Technology teacher
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Arts Enrichment
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Band
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Choir
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Dance
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Drama
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Media arts
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Orchestra
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Visual arts
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Athletics
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Student Support Programs
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
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Counselor
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Health and wellness center
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Mentoring
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On-site nurse
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Social worker
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College Counseling
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Academic counseling
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College tours and visits
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School Data
Application Data
General education entry grade seats per application: 29%-
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Contact Info
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Address
3151 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122 -
Phone Number
415-759-2770 -
Website