Town School, San Francisco

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Town School For Boys
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Established	1939
School type	Private
Religious affiliation	none
Head of School	W. Brewster Ely IV
Location	San Francisco, CA, USA
Enrollment	Approximately 400
Faculty	59
Student:teacher ratio	11:1
Color(s)	Blue and White
Mascot	Town Tiger
Homepage	[2]

Town School for Boys, located in San Francisco, California, is an independent school for boys in the kindergarten through eighth grades. Started in 1939 by parents from the recently closed (privately owned) Damon School, the school is currently a preeminent institution for boys education in San Francisco. Headmaster Brewster Ely frequently addresses his peers and is well respected nationally. The community of approximately 400 boys is divided into 18 classes, two classes in every grade. Notable alumni include Nick Traina, John Heinz, Ethan Canin, Deke Sharon and both members of indie band Two Gallants. Notable faculty include Rollie Warner and Robert Nowe who was the inspiration for Canin's story 'The Palace Thief,' which was made into a movie entitled "The Emperor's Club" starring Kevin Kline.

[edit] Headmasters:

1938-1957 Edwin M. Rich (in 1938-39, the school was known as the Tamalpais Junior School)
1957- 1962 Robert M. Kimball
1962-1963 Dr. Harold E. Merrick
1963-1965 Samuel Hazard
1965-1967 Marshall Umpleby
1967-1989 David L. Pratt
1989-present Brewster Ely

[edit] Mission Statement

"Town School is committed to educational excellence. We encourage each student to strive for high academic achievement and to fulfill his individual potential. The school fosters personal development and the values of integrity, citizenship and respect for others. The school values a diverse and inclusive school community. The school’s programs balance academic effort, social interaction, physical activity and artistic expression in a stimulating and caring environment. As an all-boys school, we design our programs to address the distinctive developmental styles and energy levels of boys."