Updates on 2023-2024 Enrollment

If you have not turned in your application for 2023-2024, please remember to do so by February 3 at 5 p.m. We can accept your applications online at sfusd.edu/ola or you can submit a paper application. 

If you have already turned in your application - thank you! You will receive your school offer letter the week of March 20, 2023.

For help, contact the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085 or visit one of our offices at 555 Franklin Street or 1520 Oakdale Avenue. See operating hours.

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. We would like to remind you that the application deadline to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year is coming up on Feb. 3.

If you have not applied yet, you can do so online at sfusd.edu/ola or submit a paper application. 

If you need help with your application, please call the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085 or visit one of our offices: 555 Franklin Street or 1520 Oakdale Avenue. See operating hours. 

Don’t forget to apply by Feb. 3, 2023!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Happy New Year! We hope you had a fun and safe holiday season. Don’t forget that the deadline to apply for SFUSD schools is February 3, 2023. 

If you have already turned in your application - thank you! If you have not applied yet, apply online today at sfusd.edu/ola. 

Do you need help applying online? 

You can find instructions and help videos at sfusd.edu/ola. Videos are available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese. 

If you need additional help, please contact the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085 or visit our offices at 555 Franklin Street and 1520 Oakdale Avenue. See operating hours. 

Do you prefer using a paper application? 

You can download a PDF application and drop it off at our offices by 4:30 pm on February 3, 2023. Or you can pick up a printed paper application from our offices.

Do you need help finding a school?

Visit sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/discover to get tips on choosing schools, use our School Finder tool, or schedule a school tour. Tip: List at least 5 schools on your application and rank them in your order of preference. 

For more information on how to apply, visit sfusd.edu/apply.

REMINDER: The deadline to apply to SFUSD schools is coming up--February 3, 2023.  If your child is entering Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School next year, they will need to apply for a new school. 

If you have already applied for the 2023-24 school year, thank you. If you have not applied yet, here are some helpful instructions: 

Apply (online or with a paper application)

Apply online at sfusd.edu/ola. That web page also has instructions and help videos to help you apply online. Videos are in English, Spanish, and Cantonese.

If you prefer to submit a paper application, you can download and complete a PDF application and drop it off at one of our offices by Friday, February 3, 2023 or email it to enrollinschool@sfusd.edu (office closes at 4:30 PM). You can also pick up a paper application in our offices. See here for our office locations.

Whether you are applying online or turning in a paper application in-person, if your student is new to SFUSD, you will need to gather your required documents: student’s proof of birth, proof of home address, and parent/guardian’s picture ID. See here for a list of acceptable proofs of birth, address, and identification.

Get help on the phone or in-person:

If you need additional help to apply for schools, call the Educational Placement Center at 415-241-6085. You can also visit our office at Civic Center (555 Franklin Street) or in the Bayview (1520 Oakdale Avenue). We have staff who speak English, Spanish, and Chinese, and our Civic Center office and phone line are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Bayview office is open Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 

For more information about how to apply, visit sfusd.edu/apply.

We wish you and your family a safe and restful holiday season! 

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

If your student is interested in applying to Lowell High School or Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA) for the 9th grade in the 2023-24 school year, please know that these schools have earlier application deadlines than other SFUSD schools: 

• Lowell: Application is due on December 16, 2022 at 5pm
• SOTA: Application is due on December 16, 2022 at 3pm

Both Lowell and SOTA also have different application processes. You can learn more about Lowell’s application process at sfusd.edu/lowell-apply and the SOTA application process at sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/ruth-asawa. 

If you have any questions about the application process for either school, you can contact the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085 or visit our offices at 555 Franklin Street or 1520 Oakdale Avenue. Learn more about our offices and the hours of operation. 

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

We would like to let you know that thanks to a new California law, more 4 year olds are now eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for 2023-2024. Here is more information about TK: 

What is Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?

TK is an extra year of school between preschool and kindergarten. For school year 2023-2024, it is for children who turn age 5 between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024. 

Is Transitional Kindergarten (TK) mandatory? 

No. It is up to parents to decide whether to enroll their children in preschool or transitional kindergarten.

Does Transitional Kindergarten (TK) cost money?

No. Children can attend TK for free because it is part of California’s K-12 public school system. 

What schools have Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?

SFUSD has been able to add more TK programs to our schools because of the new law. See this list for the schools that have TK for 2023-2024. 

How do I apply for Transitional Kindergarten?

If you would like to apply, please complete a SFUSD application by February 3, 2023. You can find out how to apply at sfusd.edu/apply. 

What if I have more questions?

Should you need help, please contact the Educational Placement Center at 415-241-6085 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Learn more about TK

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The application deadline for applying to SFUSD schools is approaching — February 3, 2023. 

If you have already applied for the 2023-24 school year, thank you. If you have not applied yet, here is a brief guide to help you choose and apply to schools: 

1) Choose the right schools for your child:

If you need help finding schools that would be a good fit for your child, we have put together this list of resources:

• Tips on choosing schools: wondering where to start? These 5 tips help you think through what is important to your family.
• SFUSD School Finder: our online search tool uses your address plus filters like grades and programs to find schools that fit your needs.
• SFUSD School Videos and Tours: once you have your initial list of schools you want to apply to, get to know them better by watching their videos or attending a school tour.

TIP: Select at least 5 schools you want to apply to and rank them in order of your true preference.

2) Apply (online or with a paper application): 

Whether applying online or by turning in a paper application in-person, if your student is new to SFUSD you will need to gather your required documents: student’s proof of birth, proof of home address, and parent/guardian’s picture ID. See here for a list of acceptable proofs of birth, address, and identification.

Apply online at sfusd.edu/ola. That web page also has instructions and help videos to help you apply online. Videos are in English, Spanish, and Cantonese.

If you prefer to submit a paper application, you can download and complete a PDF application and drop it off at one of our offices by Friday, February 3, 2023 or email it to enrollinschool@sfusd.edu (office closes at 4:30 PM). You can also pick up a paper application in our offices. See here for our office locations.

3) Get help on the phone or in-person:

If you need additional help to apply for schools, call the Educational Placement Center at 415-241-6085. You can also visit our office at Civic Center (555 Franklin Street) or in the Bayview (1520 Oakdale Avenue). We have staff who speak English, Spanish, and Chinese, and we are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Bayview office is open Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 

For more information about how to apply, visit sfusd.edu/apply.

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

If your student is interested in applying to Lowell High School or Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA) for the 9th grade in the 2023-24 school year, please know that these schools have earlier application deadlines than other SFUSD schools: 

• Lowell: Application is due on December 16, 2022 at 5pm
• SOTA: Application is due on December 16, 2022 at 3pm

Both Lowell and SOTA also have different application processes. You can learn more about Lowell’s application process at sfusd.edu/lowell-apply and the SOTA application process at sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/ruth-asawa. 

If you have any questions about the application process for either school, you can contact the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085 or visit our offices at 555 Franklin Street or 1520 Oakdale Avenue. Learn more about our offices and the hours of operation. 

Hello! 

We had a great time at the SFUSD Elementary School Enrollment Fair on Saturday! We were thrilled that more than 1,500 families showed up to learn about San Francisco public schools.

We hope you were able to be there with us. If you were, please take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey and let us know about your experience so we can make next year’s fair even better!

If you still have questions about how to enroll for the 2023-24 school year, there are several other enrollment workshops coming up. See the details on our website, and come to the one that works best for you!

Thanks,

SFUSD Educational Placement Center

Hello! 

We hope you’re able to join us tonight for the start of the Virtual Enrollment Fair for SFUSD Middle and High Schools! Throughout the week, we’ll have sessions from 5:00-7:00 PM on Zoom, featuring different SFUSD middle and high schools each day. You can view the whole schedule and add specific sessions to your Google Calendar so you don’t miss them! Video recordings will be made available next week, so you can catch up on more sessions later.

You'll be able to find the daily schedule of events at the top of the page at sfusd.edu/fair. Here’s this evening’s schedule:

Middle Schools

5:00-5:45 PM:

Introduction to SFUSD Middle Schools (https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/86427950213)

6:00-6:45 PM:  

• A.P. Giannini Middle School (https://sfusd.zoom.us/s/84989710371)
• Hoover Middle School (https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/85809214636)

High Schools

5:00-5:45 PM:

Introduction to SFUSD High Schools (https://sfusd.zoom.us/s/83719119808)

6:00-6:45 PM:  

• Abraham Lincoln High School (https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/87124967452)
• Lowell High School (https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/6648609423)

All of today’s sessions have Spanish and Cantonese interpretation.

If you experience issues accessing any of today’s meetings, join the Google Meet help room to get real-time assistance. The room will be open from 4:45-6:45 PM.

Scroll down to see the PreK and Elementary School Enrollment Fair Update. 

Meet our middle and high schools at the Middle and High School Enrollment Fair! 

We are LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY from this year's virtual Middle and High School Enrollment Fair (October 24-27, 5pm to 7pm). Here is a quick update: 

Now Available: 

• Zoom links for most workshops and information sessions. You’ll be able to find all other links on our webpage by Monday, October 24. 

• Language interpretation information for workshops and middle and high school information sessions

• Links to add the workshops and information sessions onto your Google Calendar

Date/Time Change for Hoover and Aptos: 

• Hoover Middle School Information Session: Monday (10/24) at 6pm only 

• Aptos Middle School Information Sessions: Tuesday (10/25) at 5pm and 6pm

To learn more about the Fair, please visit our Enrollment Fair page at sfusd.edu/fair! 

We look forward to seeing you at the Fair! 

We are only 3 DAYS AWAY from this year's PreKindergarten and Elementary School Enrollment Fair (Saturday, October 22, 10am to 2pm, John O’ Connell High School) and we want to provide you with some quick updates: 

Transportation Options

• We will now have:

  • 2 shuttle pickup times for families coming from both the Bayview and Chinatown. 

    • The Bayview shuttle pickup location is Leola M. Havard Early Education School at 1520 Oakdale Avenue. 

    • The Chinatown shuttle pickup location is Jean Parker Elementary School at 840 Broadway Street. 

  • 2 shuttle pickup times in the Mission District

  • 1 shuttle pickup time at Treasure Island

• REMINDER: No dedicated parking lot for the fair. Street parking only. 

• Take BART or MUNI to the Fair!

What You'll Find at the Fair

• Meet site leaders and other representatives from every SFUSD Early Education, Elementary, and K-8 School.

• Connect with parent groups and community organizations that provide services to San Francisco youth and families, including the SF Public Library, who will be distributing free books!

• Get access to applications, enrollment guidebooks, and other helpful materials.

Food 

• Snacks and water will be available

To learn more about the Fair, including the schedule and childcare options, please visit our Enrollment Fair page at sfusd.edu/fair! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet our schools at the Middle and High School Enrollment Fair! 

We are only a couple weeks away from this year's virtual Middle and High School Enrollment Fair from October 24 through 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Here is a quick update: 

Schedule Of School Information Sessions and Workshops Announced: 

• Middle School Information Sessions
• High School Information Sessions 
• Enrollment Workshops (Introduction to Middle and High Schools, Applying to Lowell) 

Coming Soon: 

• Zoom links for each workshop or information session 
• Language interpretation information for workshops and information sessions 
• Links to add the workshops and information sessions onto your Google Calendar

To learn more about the Fair, please visit our Enrollment Fair page at sfusd.edu/fair! 

We are only weeks away from this year's PreKindergarten and Elementary School Enrollment Fair and we want to provide you with some quick updates: 

Schedule Of Enrollment Workshops Has Been Released

• Each workshop will be offered twice during the fair 
• Workshops will be presented in English, Cantonese, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) 
• VIEW THE SCHEDULE 

Transportation Options

• No dedicated parking lot for the fair. Street parking only. 
• Take BART or MUNI to the Fair!
• Take a free round trip shuttle to the Fair from the Bayview, Mission District, Chinatown, and Treasure Island! 

Childcare Available

• Available for ages 4-7
• Families do not have to pre-register, but space is limited and is not guaranteed
• Read about important childcare requirements 

To learn more about the Fair, please visit our Enrollment Fair page at sfusd.edu/fair!