About Our School
Argonne Elementary School is a unique, extended year public school offering a warm and supportive environment to its students. Founded in 1919, in its current site in the heart of San Francisco’s Richmond District, Argonne was completely rebuilt in 1997.
The Benefits of Extended Year Education
Argonne’s school year starts in July and the students participate in approximately one month of additional instruction compared with most other San Francisco schools. Because of Argonne’s extended schedule, teachers have more time to focus on providing enrichment activities, project-based learning and field study trips. Students stay more engaged with their learning throughout the year.
The benefits of extended year education has been well documented in research and recently highlighted in Malcolm Gladwell's bestseller, "Outliers."
The Staff
We are exceedingly fortunate to have a committed, energetic, and caring team of professionals at our school. Argonne’s talented and experienced Principal, Karen Francois, leads the school and works closely with our Parent Teacher Organization and the District to deliver a high quality, educational experience to our students.
Argonne has an experienced team of credentialed teachers, a professional support staff as well as a strong group of para-professionals and facilities personnel running the school. Our community is extremely appreciative of our dedicated and hard working staff for their amazing contributions.
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Tour Information
Families interested in touring Argonne are welcome to visit on our scheduled tours dates. Our tours are designed to give you information about our school, community and educational philosophy to help you decide if Argonne is a good choice for your child and your family.
Tours
Tours are scheduled on Tuesdays from 8:45 am to 10:00 am. Contact Grace in our office to reserve a spot. 415-750-8460
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