Welcome to GreatSchools' new San Francisco blog. This is a place where I'll cover all things related to schools in San Francisco. Mainly, I'll be chronicling my daughter's first year in kindergarten — both the tears and the successes — but I'll also write about SFUSD's rising test scores, visionary superintendent and complicated enrollment process. And I'll offer up tips for parents looking for a school in the city.
Why am I doing this? In October 2007, I launched The SF K Files, a blog recounting my search for a kindergarten in San Francisco for my daughter, Alice. Here, I posted reviews of schools and emotional stories about my struggle to find a place where Alice could learn and grow. Other kindergarten-bound parents stumbled upon the blog and it evolved into a gathering spot for talking about schools. The site continues as a forum for parents looking for a kindergarten in San Francisco and people are already talking about the search for the 2009-2010 school year.
But what about the second-half of my story? I found a kindergarten for my daughter and where can I tell that tale? This is where GreatSchools steps in. The Web site, fueled by a nonprofit whose purpose is to inspire parents to participate in their kids' success, seemed like the perfect place for me to share my experiences with sending Alice to kindergarten.
My daughter is now in her third week in school and doing quite well. But before I share the day-to-day experiences, I need to backtrack to tell you about my search, Alice's first day of school, her meltdown a few days later and my first day of volunteering at the school. Stay tuned for a four-part series focusing on my search.
Thanks!
Best,
Kate
San Francisco
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