I have 2 kids at this school and the place is amazing - great teachers, great arts and fantastic parent involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
the unflappable dedication of the staff under dire financial conditions and the fantastic parent volunteers.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
It nurtures children's artistic and creative potential as well as being excellent in the sciences and social studies. I always had a fantastic teacher and I felt the mission of the school was being met and more.
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Posted by a student on 09/16/09
This is a very wonderful school. Teachers are so pleased to help students understand their concepts. Rooftop is such a welcoming environment and it really helps to prepare your child for their next grade.
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Posted by a other on 08/21/09
Strong committed parent leadership, a compelling and caring principal, and a lot of strong teachers make this a fine choice. The physical campus leaves much to be desired, and extracurricular activities are limited but some choices are available after school for a small fee (chorus, spanish, electric
... Read more guitar). The on site after school program is great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
This school has a wonderful school culture - I couldn't ask for anything more on that front. I appreciate the diversity of the student body, and how well it reflects SF in many ways. The integration of the arts into my children's school experience is also important to me. I am glad there is already
... Read more such an established system for parents to get involved; I can do my part but I don't feel like I have to be a pioneer in any way. Before my child started school, I was worried that the needs of higher-achieving students might not get much attention given the pressures that public schools are under right now - I have been pleasantly surprised at the degree to which teachers and administrators have been looking out for the needs of my child. It feels great to have my child at such a thriving public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/07
I'm a 7th grade student at Rooftop and it's a fantastic school!I didn't have to worry about making new friends in 6th grade! If you have any children who are ready to go to school, I encourage you to enter them into Rooftop!teachers are great! Fun sports! School dances!
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Posted by a student on 06/30/07
I have 3 children currently attending Rooftop Elementary and Middle school and I feel as if I've won the lottery. I can honestly say that my children are smart and well rounded because of the environment they are growing up in. This school is very nurturing but at the same time disciplined. They are
... Read more taught that there is a time for fun and a time for studies, but they also know that the 2 sometimes go hand in hand for a great education. The parent involvement is about an 80% to high 90%. This may very well be why this school has such a good reputation. If it wasn't for the parent involvement, the PTA would not be able to have the funds to pay for the extra things the district will not provide for. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/07
Hi My son goes to Kindergarten at Rooftop and we couldn't be happier. We actually were set on private school until we were accepted into Rooftop and I couldn't be happier. The teachers, principle and parents are truly involved in everything. They talk about 'Rooftop spirit' and it is much more than
... Read more lip service -- it is really part of the culture. Do not believe what others say about it being all about Art. It is true that they have a strong art program but since my son has been there he has discovered his natural talents in Soccer and is a sports fanatic. This combined with an exceptional curriculum, a commitment toward making these school a 'green environment' and the exceptional arts program results in a well-rounded child. Do not be discouraged with the public school process - we were able to get into this school in the 3rd round. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
I had two children who went through this school from K through 8th. The environment is nurturing and creative. The art integration is excellent and by middle school you can see the excellent impact on the children. The children are confident and willing to take risks when learning. I would say that the
... Read more lower school is better than the middle school, there is more parent involvement, and it is a more supportive environment. I would say one of the big pluses was parent involvement. It was an eye opener to be in the class room on occasion. I understood the big picture better and the children really appreciated it. There is a strong family atmosphere. Read less
School Profile for Rooftop Alternative School - Burnett
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Student enrollment:
578
Students per teacher:
72
Full-time teachers:
8
Number of classrooms:
14
Arts
Art
Special Education
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Gifted and Talented
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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San Francisco schools — Rooftop Alternative School - Burnett is located at 443 Burnett Ave, San Francisco CA 94131. 443 Burnett Ave is in the Twin Peaks neighborhood and 94131 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Rooftop Alternative School - Burnett is the San Francisco Unified School District. Rooftop Alternative School - Burnett is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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