Paul Revere Elementary School

The school security and lack of communication between the school staff administration is a reflection of poor leadership by the Principal. A "Dream" school, which is a "Nightmare" in test scores. The chaotic process at the beginning of the school year has not improved much. SF Unified School District does not give parents any way out of a school once it is assigned....which is unethical.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Paul Revere,& one of the PR First 8th Grade Class graduates.I attended the school from K-8th Grade.The school has not been academically strong for many many years, but is progressively improving.The Bernal Heights community is great.Very safe (no gangs,violence,drugs).The school went through a lot of rough times during the past 10 years due to the extreme change in staff.Albeit,I believe the school today is getting on its feet.I have a younger sister who is at her last middle school year there,& academically, from the schoolwork/homework I've seen of hers,the school has gotten a lot more challenging (which is really good).What is good about this school,in comparison to other mid schools,is the community.Inside school (the school itself) & around the school,the community is very close:not a huge school where students may sometimes not be noticed by teachers.I have had the opportunity to meet many of the current teacher/staff at Paul Revere,& I believe in their desire to bring the school up.I encourage all parents to look into PR,especially Bernal Heights families.With the help of parents,together,PR will continue rising & enriching students with a great edu.

I'am a parent that has a child attneding paul revere middle school this is his first year being in paul revere he says it is a very nice school. He also says that the teachers are very helpful not only that but they teach students in a very nice and intelligiant way.To me it seems that the teacher really care about there students. But there are a few rude students.I also think the teacher should be a bit more strict on rude students.My son says that during class students consistenly talk during class which wastes everyone time.But i think the teacher should be more strict.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is great, friendly staff and students.
--Submitted by a parent

Two way bilingual immersion, extra enrichment, devoted teachers and dedicated staff = happy learners
--Submitted by a parent

Our family joined Paul Revere this year in the kindergarten Spanish Immersion program. We have found the school staff and parent's to be involved and it is a very caring environment. My child is learning more and more Spanish every day and we are looking forward to becoming fluent. There is the first annual walk-a-thon this year as a fundraising effort and if you want to be involved in the school there are many volunteer opportunities. The Principal is very responsive, energetic and smart.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been attending the Spanish Immersion program at Paul Revere for two years, he is currently in first grade. I have been very happy with this school so far. Both his Kindergarten and first grade teachers IMaestro Matt and Maestra Tamara) have been wonderful; warm, kind and attentive to my child and to us as parents. The principal and vice-principal are warm and very engaged with the school's activities. My son has been very happy with the afterschool program and has learned sign language from it. I am amazed at the amount of spanish my native english speaking son has learned in his two years. I wish there were more amenities, such as a science room or a gym, however the curriculum makes up for what the building lacks. I would recommend this school, particularly to parents who would like their children to learn a second language fluently.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a substitute teacher who frequents various elementary and middle schools around san francisco, and as someone who has engaged in practically every grade at this school, I would like to say that this school does not deserve the negative reputation of it's former self. Despite it's Dream school status and it's enrollment demographic, I've found this school has shown great promise on all levels. Dr. Tagomori and his teachers are fresh and engaging towards the students. It's college preparatory treatment of the students (referring to each class as a major university) is unique. This school also offers a special education class, spanish immersion classes as well as various arts (theater, music..etc). Their after-school program has such programs as Kung-fu, hip-hop dance and cooking. In summation, I've found this school comparable to any blue-collar neighborhood school in the city.
--Submitted by a teacher

It has been a pleasure to become part of the school by virtue of being housed in the Annex. Our preschool has been warmly welcomed by the principal, Mr. Tagamore and all his staff. He responds quickly and kindly to requests and questions.
--Submitted by a teacher

After looking a long time to find a school with the opportunity of Spanish immersion and high academical achievement, we entered Paul Revere School this year (K + 2nd. grade) and we are AMAZED! The principal is better then wonderful.. tracing a wonderful spirit and good vibe to the school. He is completely involved in seemingly every thing concerning the school and has offered a very closed and resolving communication with us parents. We have been given immediate response to any kind of subject we needed to (which we didn't had at all in the previous public school my son attended). He has a great staff which is supported and encouraged by him. Teachers are wonderful and administrates are helpful and problem-solving oriented. Everybody is so friendly and helpful and we can feel that people working at Paul Revere are happy people to be there.
--Submitted by a parent