Educational Philosophy

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“Each (of us) has a special characteristic that makes us wholly ourselves…There is in the soul of a child an impenetrable secret that is gradually revealed as it develops.”

-Maria Montessori

At The San Francisco School, we believe students learn best when the following tenets are an integral part of their experience:

The San Francisco School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational and employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Educational Philosophy

“Each (of us) has a special characteristic that makes us wholly ourselves…There is in the soul of a child an impenetrable secret that is gradually revealed as it develops.”

-Maria Montessori

At The San Francisco School, we believe students learn best when the following tenets are an integral part of their experience:

Curiosity Challenge

Collaboration Courage

Compassion

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