The Dahlia School of San Francisco Elementary

The Dahlia School of San Francisco Elementary is an equitable, Montessori school located in the diverse neighborhood of Mission Bay. It follows an Authentic Montessori approach, focusing on providing a comprehensive education to students from 18 months to 18 years old, currently offering programs for toddler through 6th grade. The school's unique characteristics include its commitment to providing an equitable education, emphasizing the Montessori method as its core educational philosophy, and its international and holistic approach to education, with a focus on global mindedness and community development. Key features of the school include its Montessori Spanish Immersion curriculum, certified Association of Montessori Internationale (AMI) and American Montessori Society (AMS) trained educators, and language immersion programs designed to develop multilingual graduates. The school also prioritizes community, diversity, and equity, with a vibrant and diverse parent community, field trips to local green spaces and community areas, and hands-on learning experiences through sports, gardening, arts, and nature. Additionally, the school is committed to anti-biased and anti-racist environments, with an inclusive admissions policy and a commitment to diversity and equality.