Established  1956
50 Years of Academic Excellence

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Hoover Middle school's motto in Latin is Semper Excelsior or 'Ever Higher.' We are proud to have maintained a distinguished record of academic and extracurricular achievement as one of the premier middle schools of the SFUSD. We are now building on that record to address equity and social justice in our school and address achievement gaps that exist in our classrooms.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are working together to build our community one relationship at a time, and to analyze and improve teaching practices so that every one of our students will succeed in school. We are proud to offer one of the most varied elective and art programs in our district in addition to high quality, GATE, SPED and Language Immersion programs

Hoover Middle School provides an articulated program of general education and social preparation for early adolescents in grades 6 through 8. Students have an opportunity to perfect basic skills and to participate in both exploratory study and many enrichment activities. Our students are strongly encouraged to participate in every aspect of the school community.

Our students are recognized for their academic excellence, physical, social and esthetic accomplishments. They are expected to uphold the ideals of citizenship, scholarship, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

Hoover Middle School has a tradition of excellence in education. We stand by our commitment that every student will be nurtured and supported as they confront the developmental challenges awaiting them on their life paths.

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Homeroom, grade level, and school level elected student officers lead the school in numerous activities: community service, school spirit days, dances, contests, student-operated store, and fund-raising.

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• GATE Program—more challenging classes and instruction for select students. (Honors)
• Language Immersion Programs include: Chinese and Spanish Immersion Language Programs
• Japanese Bilingual/Bicultural Program
• Inclusion—students with disabilities participate in general education classes with support
• Resource Specialist Program and Special Day Classes—address students with identified learning needs
• Music Elective: Band, Orchestra and Chorus—full-year classes meeting on a daily basis
• Unified Arts Elective: Creative Arts, Computer Labs, Independent Life Skills, Journalism, Yearbook, Drama, Teaching Assistants
• English Learner Development Program (ELD) offers a full program to all English Learners

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• Grade 8 Community Service Project
• Clubs: Art, Gardening, Italian, knitting, Mah-Jong, Math, Recycling, Rocketry, Strategic games and more
• Wellness Club and Healthy Schools Team Activities
• Annual Coastal Clean-up
• Team Sports: Baseball, Softball, Girls and Boys Basketball, Soccer (Co-ed), Volleyball, Track and Field
• Talent Show
• Jazz Band
• PTA Reflections Contest
• Others as determined by interest or faculty sponsorship

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Hoover Middle School has developed a comprehensive school safety plan covering all aspects of planning for emergency response, staff training, support and student safety. Regular drills and practices are held; students and parents are informed as to what should be done in the event of natural or man-made emergencies.

Staff, community agencies and the SFFD/SFPD work with us on safety and support issues. Our staff has also had training on various life saving techniques, first aid and crisis responses. Students receive instruction on acceptance of diversity in cultures, accepting personal responsibility, and developing an understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of our society and School District.

We maintain a school hotline for students, parents and the community at large to report unsafe activities to the school. There is ZERO tolerance policy at the school for fighting, assault, battery, hatred-inspired violence and bullying. In a recent study, parents with children in the SFUSD have commented that in their opinions, Hoover Middle School is a very safe and secure campus.

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Grade Span: 6-8
Enrollment (2008-2009): 1206
2009-2010 API: 820
Title I Program: None
After-School Care: Yes
Building: 132,400 Sq. Ft

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