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Awards |
Title I Academic Achievement Awards (2006), Title I Academic Achievement Awards (2005), Title I Academic Achievement Awards (2003) |
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Special features |
special education program, gifted and talented, after-school care |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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School Mission
- The Francis Scott Key staff and community are committed to developing the necessary skills that enable our students to be successful citizens and life long learners. These skills will include the core curriculum areas as well as an understanding and appreciation in the areas of technology, art, music and physical education.
All children will be guided to become capable of independent thought and decision making that will lead to interacting effectively with their environment. Student progress, respect, and responsibility for themselves and others in a diverse world will be nurtured during their attendance at Francis Scott Key.
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- Special education programs designed specifically for students with autism, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning, orthopedic impairments, multiple disabilities and other health impairments.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Technology Program K-5
- Caring School Community Program K-5
- Nutrition Education Program K-5
- Quality Physical Education Program K-5
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Little Kids Rock Program - Guitar classes after school for students in grades 2-5 at no cost; Academic Chess - every Friday after school. Grades K-5. Fee-based; Chinese Dance Club - Ribbon dance & Fan dance after school for students in grades 3-5 at no cost; Martial Arts every Friday after school. Lion Dance and self-defense for students in grades 3-5 at no cost; First Tee Program. Golf classes after school for students in grades 2-5 at no cost and Mandarin Classes twice a week after school. Grades K-5. Fee-based.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: instrumental music.
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Parent and Community Support
- FS Key has a strong tie with the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center. It helps us run one of our after school programs and provides us with school volunteers through their Experience Corps Program.
Parents are actively involved in our PTA and School Site Council.
Other news or notes
- Francis Scott Key has an afterschool learning program that is funded by an AB1756 grant. It serves over 150 students in grades 2-5 from 1:50 to 5:50 p.m. daily. The program includes project-based instruction in reading and math, homework assistance, dance lessons, cooking, First Tee Golf Program, martial arts and other recreational activities.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1930-1939.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built between 1930-1939.
- Library facilities: There is a half-time librarian who runs the library. Books are all bar-coded and are kept in good condition. Thousands of dollars are spent each year in book ordering.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: A.P. Giannini Middle School.
- Students at this school enroll by choice.
- Most of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in: Building Healthy Minds & Bodies.
- Regular classroom hours: 7:50 to 1:50.
- Principal has been at this school for 8 years.
- Principal has 15 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 10/23/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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