Programs at Sherman
Sherman offers a variety of unique programs that inspire learning, creativity, and growth. From our library to our working garden, students have hands-on opportunities to explore and thrive.
OUR Library
The library program at Sherman supports SFUSD’s mission of providing every student with an equal opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Students visit the library weekly for storytime and to learn how to find and evaluate information from both print and online sources. The library’s large collection of books meets both students’ educational and recreational reading needs.
School-wide events, like Read Aloud Pajama Day, highlight our community’s commitment to literacy. The library’s spacious, light-filled rooms and well-stocked shelves demonstrate the value the Sherman community places on literacy, as well as its belief that reading and learning are a lifelong source of empowerment and joy.
OUR Garden
Sherman’s thriving garden serves as both a green space and an outdoor classroom where science comes alive! We partner with Education Outside to foster an engaging curriculum of science-based study for all grades. Much of what we grow is also really tasty, and we take advantage of our delicious bounty by learning about nutrition, agriculture, and cooking.
general curriculum
All students participate in a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs:
Academics - A Laser Focus on Literacy AND MATH
Into Reading curriculum for reading, writing, and phonics
Imagine Learning Illustrative Mathematics (IM) math curriculum
Education Outside for experiential education and school greening program emphasizing a science-based curriculum
Enrichment - A well-rounded education
Visual Arts
Instrumental Music Program (Grades 4-5)
SF Ballet Dance (Grade 2)
Computer Class
Library Class
Physical Education
INCLUSION AND SUPPORT
Sherman is an inclusive school that emphasizes differentiation to meet each child at their level. Support programs include:
Reading Recovery
On-site social worker
Resources
Here you’ll find helpful information about Sherman Elementary and links to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) resources.
Useful Information
SFUSD Elementary School Attendance Area Boundaries - this map shows the attendance areas specified by SFUSD for each elementary school.
School Meals
Full information about school meals, including sign-up procedures, can be found on the SFUSD website.
Menus can be found at sfusd.edu/menus
Middle School Feeders
Middle schools do not have attendance areas, but there is an elementary-to-middle feeder system. Sherman is one of five elementary schools which feed into Marina Middle School. The other four feeding elementary schools are Lau, Montessori, Redding and Spring Valley.
A directory of middle schools can be found here.