Our daughter in first grade is absolutely loving her school, and we do too. As the school motto goes, these girls are encouraged, educated and empowered, and the sense of self-confidence I see in my daughter and her friends is cool )and also kind of scary). So far, the academics have been top-notch,
... Read more while being presented in a fun way. We are really happy here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
I'm a grad of Burke's, am of minority background, and my family comes from modest means. Burke's played an influential role in my setting high expectations for myself and in teaching me solid values. (I still remember how everyone, no matter what their family background, had to do some clean-up chores.)
... Read more After Burke's, I attended good schools (Brown and Princeton) and have had a rewarding personal and professional life. My friends from Burke's, with whom I am still close, came from similarly middle-class backgrounds and have had rewarding educational, professional and personal lives, too. If you're lucky enough to get in, and you have the means to go, it's a fantastic school that focuses on developing confident and thinking girls and future leaders. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/01/08
Burke's is a great school, and has terrific teachers. My daughter is in the 7th grade and loves it. The sports program is stellar; the arts could be better. New campus, beautiful setting.
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/08
fabulous teachers, great facility, and getting better. wonderful academics and sports.
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Posted by a other on 09/04/07
The academic program, sports program and teachers alike are excellent at KDBS. There is always an open door to enter when you have questions or concerns. My daughter is in her 9th year at KDBS. As African Americans we were somewhat concerned about the lack of diversity when we joined this community
... Read more almost 9 years ago. However, the KDBS community fast became our family and friend. And when tragedy hit our family, this community could not have been more uplifting and supportive. It has been an excellent school for our daughter and our family and it is a wonderful place for girls to learn and grow. Parent involvement is very strong at KDBS and highly encouraged. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
A terrific all-girls program for K-8. My daughter is in 2nd grade, has really blossomed at KDBS. Philosophy is to create the right environment for the girls to learn, push appropriately but not before the girls are developmentally ready. Best academic program we've seen.
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/06
KDBS is a wonderfull school that caters to girls. The class sizes are small, and there is a full-range of extracurricular activities. The after-school extended care program is first class, and includes enrichment classes as well as free-time. Parents are highly involved -- a bit of a formal group,
... Read more but nice enough. Teachers have been outstanding. My daughter has really blossomed there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/06
We've very much appreciated the school's breadth of curriculum. Science, art, music, technology and library are special subjects once or twice each week, depending on the grade level. Gym class is also offered every day and the PE instructors will often run soccer games or have a walking club at lunch
... Read more and recess. Our one criticism, however, is that the curriculum throughout could be more inventive and challenging--especially with regard to the music, science and writing programs. Extracurricular activities, sadly, seem to be primarily sports-related and for the Upper School (5-8 grades) girls. This is a big gap, which I hope will be remedied some day. Parents are involved by the school primarily as fundraisers and field trip helpers. It is an old school, with an established routine and tradition. This serves the school and its community but also can prevent vibrancy. I don't have any contact with the Principal. Read less
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San Francisco schools — Katherine Delmar Burke School is located at 7070 California St, San Francisco CA 94121. 7070 California St is in the Lincoln Park - Lobos neighborhood and 94121 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA Katherine Delmar Burke School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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