Proof School
| Proof School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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555 Post Street San Francisco, California USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private School Secondary |
| Founder | Ian Brown, Paul Zeitz and Dennis Leary |
| Dean | Sam Vandervelde (mathematics); Zachary Sifuentes (humanities) |
| Grades | 6-10 |
| Enrollment | 45 (initially) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://proofschool.org |
Proof School is a math-oriented school in San Francisco's Financial District that opened in Fall 2015 with 45 children in grades 6-10, but plans to expand to serving 250 students in grades 6-12. [1] It brings its inspiration from math circles. Its goal is to give a holistic education for students who love math.
Academics
Proof School hires math teachers who have exceptional math abilities (usually with Ph.Ds), and its curriculum emphasizes working on and communicating about interesting mathematical problems. Class sizes aim to have a 15:1 student:teacher ratio. Students are placed by ability, not grade level or age, in math classes, foreign language, and programming classes. The academic year is broken down into 5 blocks of math instruction that immerses the entire school in a single topic for 6 weeks each. These blocks include problem solving, algebra, geometry, analysis, and number theory. Placement for math classes can vary by block according to the student's abilities in that's block's topic. Pupils are introduced to math research projects. Students take standard academic subjects in the morning and learn math for 2.5 hours in the afternoon. [2] These standard subjects include a required curriculum of four years of English, two years of history, science, foreign language (including Latin and American Sign Language), and one year of arts. Programming and computer science are paired along with other subjects. The school offers computer science courses in Python, Data Structures, App Design, and Robotics. [3]
The school uses blended learning methods (using technology in the classroom) and inquiry-based learning practices.
It will share its resources (including hosting math talks and events) in an open-source way with the public.
The school plans to get WASC accreditation on the usual schedule for new schools. Proof School will not offer Advanced Placement courses, however, faculty are equipped to help students who desire to take Advanced Placement exams prepare to do so. [2]
Tuition
For the 2015-2016 school year, tuition is $34,300 across all grade levels. Admissions is need-blind. Proof School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools standard aid reporting tools for families who apply for aid. [4]
References
- ↑ "Math skills add up at Proof School - San Francisco Business Times". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- 1 2 "Introducing Proof School - Gifted Issues Discussion Forum". Giftedissues.davidsongifted.org. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ↑ "Course descriptions — PROOF SCHOOL". Proofschool.org. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ↑ "Tuition + financial assistance — PROOF SCHOOL". Proofschool.org. Retrieved July 30, 2015.