Wait Pool Application Deadline is August 10, 2022 at 5pm PT
More 4 year olds are now eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)!
Please visit our TK page to learn more:
Introduction
The following information is for applying to grades TK through 12. If you want to apply to Prekindergarten, please visit the Early Education page.
Start Here
I need a school for 2022-2023 and have not applied before.
You have two options for applying for school.
Wait Pool
Submit a Wait Pool application for one school that currently has no openings. You will be notified starting August 15, 2022 if you have received that school. The deadline to apply for Wait Pool is August 10, 2022. Please see here for more information about Wait Pool.
New-to-SF Enrollment
This is for families who are new to San Francisco and/or have never applied for SFUSD schools. You will join a queue to be offered schools that have openings. Read more about New-to-SF Enrollment.
I applied for 2022-2023 in the Main Round and/or Round 2, and want to try for a different school.
Wait Pool
You can try for a different school using our Wait Pool process. The Wait Pool will allow you to apply to just one school. The deadline to apply is August 10, 2022. Please see here for more information about Wait Pool.
Open Enrollment
This is open to anyone, and you can select from any school with no Wait Pool requests. You sign up to join a queue, and will be offered schools that have openings. Read more about Open Enrollment.
Application Forms
New Applicants:
You can apply online using the online application at portal.sfusd.edu. You can also download a PDF application in your preferred language
(English | Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | Tagalog | Gagana Sāmoa | العربي)
Please list only one school on the application form.
Previous Applicants (Applied during Main Round and/or Round 2):
Wait Pool Application:
Online:
Using your ParentVUE account (select the "online forms" tab and then the "Wait Pool Application") OR via the Online Forms Portal.
Paper:
English | 中文 | Español | Tiếng Việt | Tagalog | العربي | Gagana Sāmoa (coming soon)
You can also pick up a paper application at our 555 Franklin Street office.
Required Documents
All new applicants need to submit required documents. Please gather these documents and have them ready when filling out your application.
Language Assessment
Students in grades K-8 who speak a language other than English at home and wish to enroll in a language program may need to be assessed for their current language skills. An Enrollment Counselor may reach out to schedule a language assessment. Click here to learn more.
Key Dates
May 3, 2022 |
First day to submit a Wait Pool Request |
July 5, 2022 |
New-to-SF Enrollment period begins |
July 18, 2022 |
Open Enrollment period begins |
| August 10, 2022 | Last day to submit, revise, or cancel a Wait Pool Request |
| August 17, 2022 | First day of school |
| August 15, 2022 until September 2, 2022 | Wait Pool notification period, only families selected through the assignment process to attend their Wait Pool school will receive a phone call |
For Help
If you need support or would like to speak with a counselor, please call 415-241-6085.
More 4 year olds are now eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)! Please visit our TK page to learn more.
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This page was last updated on May 10, 2022