Our educational approach is to help the child build
a foundation for a full life of learning, creativity and connection with
others. These broad goals are reflected in the school’s emphasis on
process and not product. Attention is placed on the development of social
and conflict resolution skills. The school has a strong commitment to the
creative arts with dedicated specialists in music, movement and the expressive
arts.
The school has always sought to support working parents and therefore operates
year round from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The tuition allows for flexibility of
hours and is not prorated.
Meals: A nutritious simple breakfast, a hot lunch and morning and
afternoon snacks are prepared by the chef at the school. Family-style meals
include organic fruits, vegetables and grains.
Field Trips: San Francisco's extraordinary local environment is an
important resource for our school. From October through June classes explore
the city through weekly field trips, usually using public transportation
and with the assistance of parent volunteers.
Summer Program: Our wonderful summer program begins in July and includes
two months of fun-filled field trips. We take excursions throughout the
Bay Area on a chartered school bus with the support of parents and extra
staff.
Family Volunteering: Pacific Primary relies heavily on parent involvement.
The volunteer opportunities are flexible enough to meet the skills and schedules
of all our parents. Volunteering is an important way families feel a part
of our community and requires a minimum of: