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BACK TO SCHOOL!
Welcome to the first edition of the monthly SFUSD High School Student Newsletter! We hope this newsletter provides you with helpful resources and inspiring stories. Please reach out to the SFUSD Communications Office at
newsline@sfusd.edu
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Healthy meals for students
Your MealPIN can be found in StudentVUE under 'Student Information.' Meals are free for students.
Menus
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Want to know the days off this school year?
Check the holiday calendar for 2024-25. Note:
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2.
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Interested in the PSAT or SAT?
Oct. 12: SFUSD will host the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT.
Oct. 14: SFUSD will host the SAT School Day.
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Want to know when your school day starts and ends?
Find out early release days and times, too.
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Looking to build your resume?
Safe Routes to School is looking for student organizers passionate about sustainability. Be a Safe Routes to School Champion.
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Have a business idea?
The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) is a youth-led grant program of Urban Services YMCA of San Francisco. YEF awards grants of up to $10,000 for a range of youth-led projects including school clubs, small businesses, organizations, and more.
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Want to get a taste of college?
City College of San Francisco (CCSF) and SFUSD have partnered to offer high school students access to college classes. You can earn college credit while in high school.
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Are you civic minded?
If you're 16 years old by the next Election Day, Nov. 5, you can apply to work as a poll worker for a stipend of up to $295. Also, If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may pre-register to vote online. Your registration will become active on your 18th birthday.
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Eligible Non-Citizens May Vote in the Nov. 5 School Board Election
Local law allows certain non-citizens to register and vote in San Francisco’s Board of Education (School Board) elections. Non-Citizen voters should register using the NCV Registration Form. Non-Citizens cannot use the state voter registration form or register at the DMV. Learn more.
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Know what career you'd like to pursue?
Talk to your school counselor about joining a Career Technical Education (CTE) program. Examples include Teacher Academy and Game Design Academy. CTE prepares students for careers in 12 different industry sectors.
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Wellness Tip From a Yoga Teacher:
Try these postures before bed:
-Standing Forward Fold
-Reclined Butterfly Pose
-Child's Pose
-Legs Up the Wall
-Pigeon Pose
-Lying Spinal Twist
-Happy Baby
Try the Soluna app (mental health support - free from CA Department of Health Care Services)
Exercise within your limits. Never force, strain, or practice through pain. Seek medical attention and advice as appropriate. |
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Helpful LGBTQ+ Affirming Back to School Resources
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Transit Alert!
The Muni Metro Twin Peaks Tunnel that connects Castro Station, Forest Hill Station, and West Portal Station will be closed for repairs from Thursday, Aug. 22 - Thursday, Aug. 29, affecting K, L, and M transit lines. Visit sfmta.com/tunnelclosure or view this multilingual rider guide for more information about the tunnel closure and the substitute bus shuttles.
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What is the Resource Alignment Initiative?
To better serve our students with the limited resources available, SFUSD is creating a new portfolio of schools which will include recommending school closures, mergers, and co-locations for the 2025-26 school year. Equity is a foundational principle for SFUSD in this process.
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Some SFUSD students had internships through College and Career Readiness.
Calianne Sok (George Washington HS) interned at Culinary Artistas.
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SFUSD joins the nation in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to highlight the diversity, brilliance, and beauty of the Latinx community! |
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Student and Family Services Division |
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Expulsions/Suspensions
Student Attendance Review Board
Records Requests |
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Transcript & Work Permit Office |
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Student transcripts
Work Permits
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Student Nutrition Services |
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Breakfast + Lunch program
Free/reduced lunch applications
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Transportation for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
General Education busing
Transportation bus service for paid, athletic, and art program trips
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Student enrollment
Language assessments
Address change
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555 Franklin Street
1520 Oakdale Avenue
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Don’t see what you’re looking for and need assistance? Contact Student Family School Resource Link
Call 415-340-1716 * or email sflink@sfusd.edu or see the Contact Us page
*Hours of operation for the phone are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m - 1 p.m every day). Phones will also be closed on school holidays. Callers can leave a voicemail at all hours. |
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