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Dear High School Students,
Welcome to
your newsletter! We hope you find these internships/paid opportunities, SFUSD resources, and stories about fellow students helpful. We’d also love to hear from you about topics you would like us to cover in the SFUSD High School Newsletter.
Thanks for reading! And enjoy your well-deserved Winter Break.
Kind regards,
Molly, SFUSD Communications Coordinator
newsline@sfusd.edu
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Paid Internship Opportuntiies
Enterprise for Youth - Paid internships in various sectors: Non-profit, culinary, healthcare, retail, small business, tech, healthcare, Climate Career Corps, arts, and architecture.
SF YouthWorks - Internships at different SF City Departments such as the Public Utilities Commission, the Public Library, and the SF International Airport.
View profiles below of three SFUSD students involved with the Public Library and this program! |
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Meet Some of the SFUSD Interns at the San Francisco Public Library (a paid YouthWorks Internship)! |
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Lincoln High School JROTC Drum Corps at Kentucky Competition
In late October, the Drum Corps from Abraham Lincoln High School went to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for the second annual Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Competition. The Drum Corps performed in front of thousands of competitors and spectators.
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Career Technical Education (CTE) at SFUSD: Law Academy at Balboa High School
The Law Academy was the very first CTE pathway. It started 29 years ago! Currently, 60 juniors at Balboa are participating in the year-long program. In the fall, students worked with lawyer mentors who taught them about resumes and job preparation. In the spring, students will prepare an extensive community service project, also with the help of mentors. In the summer, the students can apply for paid internships with a public, private, or non-profit law firm. Michael Rosenberg, the Director of the Law Academy (pictured with Balboa's mascot), says, "We talk philosophy a lot. I love when my students connect their daily lives to what we're doing in class." |
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Winter Solstice Ideas
Ready for the longest night of the year? Find some time outside during the weekend of Dec. 21 and 22 to connect with the changing season. Go to one of the Bay Area's skating rinks. Try some of Thrive City's Winter Wonderland events. The city also has many free winter and holiday markets to stroll through with friends. Check Eventbrite for dates and times (search 'winter market') or SF Bucket List. |
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Counselor's Corner: Tips from Mariana Chavez-Picazo, Lead Counselor
Keeping Your Body And Mind Energized Over Winter Break!
Last month, we talked about the importance of academic habits and routines! Stay focused, keep the learning going, and stay active in new ways, so you return to spring semester ready to take on new challenges! Happy New Year SFUSD high school students!
Looking For Resources For Your Family Over Winter Break?
While schools are closed over winter break, here are a list of resources to support students and families:
Hotlines:
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
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The Safe & Sound TALK Line: 415-441-KIDS (415-441-5437)
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Huckleberry Youth Programs/ Crisis Shelter Hotline: 415-621-2929
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Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
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Call 311 for additional food resources and public benefits available in San Francisco
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24-hr Child Crisis: 415-970-3800 only de-escalation and hospitalization (no welfare checks)
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Wellness Tip From a Yoga Teacher
January is National Staying Healthy Month! Do you have any specific healthy eating, lifestyle, or exercise goals in mind? Perhaps you want to drink more water or get on a consistent sleep schedule?
Take stock of your health behavior. Is there something you wish you did differently?
Exercise within your limits. Never force, strain, or practice through pain. Seek medical attention and advice as appropriate. |
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Public Health Recommendations
Winter Break is an excellent time to get your 2024-25 flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
• Stay home if sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Consider masking in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor settings
• Avoid touching your face
• Wash hands often
• Maintain air flow by opening windows or using air purifiers
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High School Credit Recovery
The next session of in-person and online high school credit recovery classes will start in early 2025. There will be evening or Saturday class options. Talk to your counselor for registration details. Distance Learning classes are offered via Google Meet and Google Classroom. Learn more. |
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TEACHER & STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS |
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"I've been teaching at Thurgood Marshall since 2009. We've been through many changes, but true to our mascot, the Phoenix, we always rise. I teach Senior Seminar, so I help all of our 12th graders with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and planning for life after high school. Every time a student submits an application, they ring the bell, and the whole class cheers. It's my favorite tradition."
-Alexis Beglinger, teacher, Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
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"As someone born and raised in San Francisco I feel connected to this population of youth the way I feel connected to a former version of myself, a chance to pay it forward to a younger version of myself. Joining the team at O'Connell makes me feel like I'm finally on the right timeline. "
-Cody Francisco Wolf Aguirre, art teacher, John O’Connell High School |
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Downtown High School Seniors Share What They Love About School
"I love how united our community is at DHS and within our individual projects. Our teachers help us attain our goals and there are several resources on site that we can access."
-Naomi Candelario (left), senior at Downtown HS and member of the Wilderness Arts & Literacy Collaborative
"Something I love about Downtown and my community is how close we are as a school, the support that we have from our staff and how we get to know our classmates without distractions. I made a lot more friends here than at my previous school because of that."
-Tauvavae Noa (right), senior at Downtown HS and member of MARS Project (Music and Academics Resisting the System) |
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Journalists at Mission High School Write in English and Spanish for School Newspaper
Read the Spanish language story about the Newcomers Club, written by Aileen Medrano Cabrera (pictured), Staff Writer at
The Mission Chronicle. The journalism class that prepares the student writers is taught by Chalida Anusasananan. |
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January Dates
Jan. 1 - New Year's Holiday (school sites and offices closed)
Jan. 6 - First day of spring instruction
Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (school sites and offices closed)
Jan. 29 - Lunar New Year (school sites and Early Education sites closed)
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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 meals for all students
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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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