Upcoming Events
August 22, PTA Picnic 11-2
August 22, Kindergarten Open House 11-1
Visit the Calendar Page for a complete list of upcoming events
Welcome New Families
Join our listserv (only for families registered at JOES) to communicate with new and current families and keep up to date on upcoming events.
Tours
School tours will resume in September for families entering kindergarten in 2010. If you are considering joining our school in 2009, please call the office (415-469-4726) to arrange a tour.
Join Us
There are openings in our second grade Mandarin Immersion program for Fall 2009. Students joining in second grade will be tested for language proficiency. We also have openings for 2nd and 3rd graders in our General Education program. Call the office for more information (415) 469-4726.
Our School
Jose Ortega Elementary School is one of San Francisco’s best-kept secrets. Our talented, energetic teachers use activity-based instruction to challenge students to reach high academic standards in literacy, math, and science. We integrate the arts, English language development, technology, and science into each classroom’s core curriculum.On 2007 statewide benchmark tests, Jose Ortega showed the most improvement among all San Francisco Unified School District fourth-graders, according to the California State Department of Education.
Our Strengths
- Culturally diverse student population
- Reading First program with an on-site reading coach
- Artist-in-residence leads a school-wide arts program
- Computers in every classroom
- Curriculum-linked field trips
- Student Leadership / Student Council Program
- Green Team recycling club
- Traveling kickball program and cheerleading
- Nutrition and physical education program