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 still have two options for applying for school. We generally recommend that families consider using both options, because they work differently and serve different purposes.
Wait Pool
First, you can submit a Wait Pool application right now, anytime until the deadline on August 10, 2022. You can submit a Wait Pool application for any one school, so it should be a school you really want. If a seat opens for your student, you will be notified starting between August 15, 2022 and September 2, 2022. Please see here for more information about Wait Pool.
New-to-SF Enrollment
Second, families who are new to San Francisco and/or have never applied for SFUSD schools can participate in New-to-SF Enrollment beginning July 5, 2022. This is a way for eligible families to enroll their students in any school that has openings and no Wait Pool. This is an important way to get your student enrolled in SFUSD as soon as possible, so that they have a school to go to while you await the results of their Wait Pool application. 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.
You still have two options for applying for school. We generally recommend that families consider using both options, because they work differently and serve different purposes.
Wait Pool
First, you can submit a Wait Pool application right now, anytime until the deadline on August 10, 2022. You can submit a Wait Pool application for any one school you want, so it should be a school you really want. If a seat opens for your student, you will be notified between August 15 and September 2, 2022. Please see here for more information about Wait Pool.
Open Enrollment
Second, you can participate in Open Enrollment, which begins on July 18 and is open to anyone. During Open Enrollment, you sign up to join a queue, and an EPC counselor will help you enroll your student at any school that has openings and no Wait Pool. Especially if your student currently does not have a school assignment because you declined a previous offer, this is an important way to get your student enrolled in SFUSD as soon as possible, so that they have a school to go to while you await the results of their Wait Pool application. 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 June 14, 2022