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.

Mission Statement

At Jose Ortega, we provide equitable access and support for each and every student to thrive in the 21st century.

OUR STRENGTHS

  • Robust science curriculum featuring weekly hands-on experiments

  • Reading and Writing Workshop programs

  • Curriculum-linked field trips

  • Culturally diverse student population

  • Active parent community supporting our children

Principal: Paula Antram

Assistant Principal: Betty Cheung

Grades: TK through 5th

Contact: Phone: (415) 469-4726; Fax: (415) 584-7972

Address: 400 Sargent Street, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Hours: 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:50 am to 2:05 pm

  • Wednesday: 7:50 am to 12:50 pm

Dress Code: No dress code. For safety, students must come to school in closed-toe shoes — no sandals or flip-flops. Come in clothes appropriate for the weather.

Attendance: Attendance is vital. Schools lose out on funding when students are absent. This includes students who are excused or unexcused. More info can be found here.

Transportation: SFUSD buses are available for applicable students. More information can be found here.

After School Program: More info here

Enrollment: ~384-400

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Email for more questions: pta-exec@googlegroups.com

It’s Jose Ortega on the hill we love,
The ocean to the west and the sky above.
Learning together, working hard to be
A caring community for you and me.
Here at Ortega each of us can be
The greatest student you will ever see.
Our teachers will help us and our friends will, too.
Be a friend to me, I’ll be a friend to you.