Community

We believe in actively engaging with the city of San Francisco, celebrating the diverse cultural experiences and history just outside our classroom doors.
Curiosity

We believe in asking questions. SFDS values inquisitive minds seeking not just facts, but mastery and understanding.
Creativity

We believe in an artistic mindset. SFDS teaches students how to communicate through a rich visual language.
Friendship

We believe in the value of laughter and joy in developing a love of learning and school life at SFDS.
Reflection

We believe in the power of self-reflection and concentration; two essential skills in today’s complex and fast-paced world.

Welcome to the San Francisco Day School Sandbox!

April 05, 2018

This week and last, our kindergarten students worked on a screenless coding activity with our... Read more

March 23, 2018

Our second graders have begun studying scale, the ratio of the length in a drawing or model to the... Read more

March 05, 2018

This week in science, seventh grade students engineered circulatory systems. Students worked... Read more

February 19, 2018

On February 13, Breakthrough held its annual Raise Your Hand dinner in support of Breakthrough San... Read more

Announcements

How We Support and Advance the Learning of Our Students
February 07, 2018

In a moment of public vulnerability at the Room Parents meeting last week, I disclosed my newfound infatuation with the... read more
Tickets on sale now for Breakthrough Event!
January 05, 2018

Tickets are now available for the Breakthrough event on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. This year, Breakthrough's annual... read more