Any current reviews on the Proof School in SF?
I am wondering if anyone has current feedback on the Proof School in SF for an incoming 6th grader. I have a somewhat introverted kid who might not thrive at our large local middle school. He is bright, but has ADD inattentive type-- I worry he could get lost in the shuffle. He does well in math and I wonder if Proof might be a good fit. I have questions about the program in general, and also how it works for kids coming in from Oakland/Berkeley. Thanks.
Jan 16, 2019
Parent Replies
Hi,
I have a 7th grader at Proof and live in Berkeley. This is my son's second year there and he couldn't be happier. My son does love math, but he is also passionate about other subjects...and I think this is true for a lot of kids at the school. He takes BART to and from school each day. He commutes with other kids that attend Proof. A teacher meets them at the BART station in SF. The commute hasn't been a problem for him as he enjoys the time with his friends. Please contact me with any questions. I highly recommend you visit the school.
Our son transferred to Proof in 8th grade, after two not-so-great year’s at our local Oakland public school. He, too, is an introverted, bright kid. He has thrived at Proof. He truly found his tribe there. It’s been a place where he can love learning and be challenged, as well as just be his quirky self. The commute from Oakland has also turned out to be a good thing, because it’s given him some responsibility and independence. For us, it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. If you’re interested, I would definitely encourage you to check out one of the information sessions.
Proof school is a small school and quiet kids will find good community support. As for ADD, the class size is small and there are a lot of discussion/experiments/hands on work, less lecture, so should be easier to stay engaged. The classes are long though, (1.5hrs--with a break, I believe, and 2.5 hours for math (with a break)), so if a kid needs to change topics every 45 minutes to keep interested, that might be a drawback.
We do not commute from Oakland, but a number of students do via both BART and the TransBay bus. Since there are a number of East Bay families, most likely, your son can meet up with someone for the commute.
If you have other questions, feel free to PM me.