Updates about the Enrollment Fair

Dear Parent/Guardian: 

School promo videos and enrollment fair recordings are back 

We apologize if you had trouble viewing our schools’ promo videos recently. We announced on November 1 that YouTube recently changed their privacy settings, which caused our YouTube channel to be unavailable. This means that when you tried to view SFUSD-created videos, you might have seen a message that said we closed our YouTube account. 

The good news is, we were able to restore the school videos to a new YouTube channel. For your convenience, you can find all of the school promo videos plus any recordings of the school info sessions on our virtual enrollment fair page. Please use this page to learn about our schools. We will continue to upload more videos as they become available. 

School Tours

SFUSD made the decision to not offer in-person tours this year. This is because most of our students are not yet vaccinated, and we want to curb the spread of COVID-19. This decision is aligned with other parent meetings that schools are hosting, such as virtual parent-teacher conferences.

While we understand that an immersive, in-person experience is an important factor in deciding which school is best for your student, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our school community and offering alternatives to prospective families. From now through January 2022, schools are offering virtual tours for prospective families. 

The virtual tours will be hosted by each school and will help provide an enriching and safe experience for families to take a look at the campus and understand what it’s like to attend our schools. 

You can find the dates, times, and how to attend the virtual school tours at sfusd.edu/schooltours. You can also find the promo videos and recordings of the school information sessions on this site. 

We will add more tour dates as schools make them available.

Main Round Deadline is February 4, 2022

A reminder that the Main Round deadline for 2022-23 applications is February 4, 2022. Please visit sfusd.edu/apply to get started with your application.

Thank you for your interest in San Francisco public schools!

PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: 

Thank you for your interest in this year’s virtual enrollment fair! We would greatly appreciate your feedback on a short survey. Even if you did not attend the fair, your feedback is important to us.

Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

English Survey: https://bit.ly/3Et7ZgC 

中文調查: https://bit.ly/3mzEJ1L 

Encuesta en español: https://bit.ly/3bzIwWx 

Tagalog Survey: https://bit.ly/3EANsXv 

Khảo sát việt nam: https://bit.ly/3bxNa7i 

المسح العربي: https://bit.ly/3EAEbi7 

Su'esu'ega Samoa: https://bit.ly/2ZTvvEO 

WORKSHOP RECORDINGS: 

We have posted the video recordings and the presentation slides from our Friday and Saturday workshops. You can see them on the Enrollment workshops page. The video recordings for the school information sessions will be available soon. Please check the School Information Sessions page. 

Thank you!

This Wednesday through Friday, learn about our Middle and High Schools at the Enrollment Fair. Plus, enter our online raffle to win a prize worth up to $25! More details below.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

10am - 6:30pm   

Middle School Information Sessions

Each middle school will host a 30 minute virtual meeting in the morning, afternoon, and evening. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see the Middle School Information Sessions page.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

5:30 - 6:30pm   

High School Information Sessions (Evening)

Each high school will host an evening session on Thursday. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see the High School Information Sessions page.

Friday, October 29, 2021

10am - 2pm   

High School Information Sessions (Morning and Afternoon)

Each high school will also host a morning and afternoon session on Friday. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see the High School Information Sessions page.

Online Raffle

Enter for a chance to win one of 20 prizes worth up to $25! Museum tickets, school supplies, sports equipment, and more! To enter, attend an information session with a participating school. See raffle rules, prizes, and list of schools for details.

Choosing Schools

If you need help deciding which schools to check out, here are some resources:

• SFUSD School Finder. Use your address plus filters like grades and programs to find a school that fits your needs.
• Tips on Choosing Schools. 5 tips on how to choose a school.
• Enrollment Fair Schedule Planner. Plan out your enrollment fair schedule, including which school sessions to attend.

Help spread the word by forwarding this email to someone you know!

Visit our enrollment fair website at sfusd.edu/fair for more information.

This Monday and Tuesday, meet our Elementary and K-8 Schools. Principals, teachers, and parents will talk about their schools and answer your questions. Plus, enter our online raffle. Details below.

Monday, October 25, 2021 and Tuesday, October 26, 2021

10am - 6:30pm   

Elementary and K-8 School Information Sessions

Each school will host a 30 minute virtual meeting in the morning, afternoon, and evening. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see Elementary and K-8 School Information Sessions.

Online Raffle

Enter for a chance to win a prize worth up to $25! Attend an information session with a participating school for your chance to win. See participating schools, raffle rules and prizes.  

Choosing Schools

If you need help deciding which schools to check out, here are some resources:

• SFUSD School Finder. Use your address plus filters like grades and programs to find a school that fits your needs.
• Tips on Choosing Schools. 5 tips on how to choose a school.
• Enrollment Fair Schedule Planner. Plan out your enrollment fair schedule, including which school sessions to attend.

Help spread the word by forwarding this email to someone you know!

Visit our enrollment fair website for more information.

Our enrollment fair continues on Saturday with workshops like how to enroll, language programs, special education, new student assignment policy, and more. All workshops will have language interpretation and American Sign Language. We will also record each workshop and post it on our Workshops page after Saturday.

***NOTE: These are NEW Zoom and YouTube Live links created yesterday***

Saturday, October 23, 2021

9-9:30 am    

Workshop: Welcome to the Enrollment Fair + Family Supports

Representatives from SFUSD’s Parent Advisory Groups welcome you and provide an overview of the fair, what to expect, and where to get help.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/81181767275

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

10:00-10:50 am   

Workshop: General TK-12 Enrollment Process and How to Choose Schools

Learn how to apply to SFUSD’s schools for grades TK through 12th in school year 2022-23.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/89623231694

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

11:00-11:50 am   

Workshop: Language Programs

Learn about SFUSD’s language programs, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/81025159831

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

12-12:30 pm   

Workshop: Kindergarten to College (K2C)

K2C helps families save for college by opening a K2C college savings account at Citibank for every SFUSD new student in grades K-11 with an initial $50 deposit.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/83700785436

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

1:00-1:50 pm   

Workshop: Special Education Services Offered in SFUSD Schools

Learn about SFUSD’s Special Education programs, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/83333757876

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

2:00-2:50 pm

Workshop: High School Career & Technical Education

Learn about our program that prepares high school students for career success after graduation.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/81308397527

This workshop is not available on YouTube Live.

2:00-2:50 pm

Workshop: How to Apply Online

Learn how to use SFUSD’s Online Application to apply for 2022-23.

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/83871536855

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

3:00-4:30 pm

Workshop: Learn about the New Student Assignment Policy

SFUSD will have a new zone-based student assignment policy for elementary schools starting in 2024-25. Learn why we're changing the policy, what the policy will look like, and help us develop the school zones.

Please register at bit.ly/SAworkshopsreg to have the Zoom link emailed to you.

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

Help spread the word by forwarding this email to someone you know!

Visit our enrollment fair website for more information. 

Sorry! We had to change the Zoom and YouTube Live links for the Early Education workshop happening tomorrow. Please see below for the CORRECT links. 

Our enrollment fair starts this Friday with SFUSD Early Education Schools. Learn about our prekindergarten, transitional kindergarten, and Out-of-School Time programs. 

Below is the schedule: 

Friday, October 22, 2021:

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Workshop: Welcome to SFUSD's Early Education Department (PreK, TK, and OST)

Learn about the programs and services that the Early Education Department offers with an emphasis on preschool and how to apply for SFUSD's preschool programs. 

Zoom:  https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/83767662680

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7pT2jKsFlq0fpdHiwwI5g

Live interpretation will be provided in 6 languages. See our Workshops page for details. 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

School Information Sessions 

These 13 Early Education Schools will each host 30 minute meetings in the morning and afternoon. They will also host an evening session on Thursday, October 28. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see the School Information Sessions page.

• Argonne Early Education School
• Commodore Stockton Early Education School
• Jefferson Early Education School
• John McLaren Early Education School
• Junipero Serra Annex Early Education School
• Las Americas Early Education School
• Leola Havard Early Education School
• Noriega Early Education School
• Raphael Weill Early Education School
• San Miguel Early Education School 
• Theresa U. Mahler Early Education School
• Tule Elk Early Education School
• Zaida Rodriguez Early Education School 

If you need help deciding which schools to check out, here are some resources: 

• SFUSD School Finder Use your address plus filters like grades and programs to find a school that fits your needs. 
• Tips on Choosing Schools 5 tips on how to choose a school.
• Enrollment Fair Schedule Planner Plan out your enrollment fair schedule, including which school sessions to attend. 

Help spread the word by forwarding this email to someone you know! 

Visit our Enrollment Fair page for more information at sfusd.edu/fair! 

Our enrollment fair starts this Friday with SFUSD Early Education Schools. Learn about our prekindergarten, transitional kindergarten, and Out-of-School Time programs. 

Below is the schedule: 

Friday, October 22, 2021:

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Workshop: Welcome to SFUSD's Early Education Department (PreK, TK, and OST)

Learn about the programs and services that the Early Education Department offers with an emphasis on preschool and how to apply for SFUSD's preschool programs. 

Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/83377399681

YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/sfunified 

Live interpretation will be provided in 6 languages. See our Workshops page for details. 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

School Information Sessions 

These 13 Early Education Schools will each host 30 minute meetings in the morning and afternoon. They will also host an evening session on Thursday, October 28. For their exact schedules and Zoom links, please see the School Information Sessions page.

• Argonne Early Education School
• Commodore Stockton Early Education School
• Jefferson Early Education School
• John McLaren Early Education School
• Junipero Serra Annex Early Education School
• Las Americas Early Education School
• Leola Havard Early Education School
• Noriega Early Education School
• Raphael Weill Early Education School
• San Miguel Early Education School 
• Theresa U. Mahler Early Education School
• Tule Elk Early Education School
• Zaida Rodriguez Early Education School 

If you need help deciding which schools to check out, here are some resources: 

• SFUSD School Finder Use your address plus filters like grades and programs to find a school that fits your needs. 
• Tips on Choosing Schools 5 tips on how to choose a school.
• Enrollment Fair Schedule Planner Plan out your enrollment fair schedule, including which school sessions to attend. 

Help spread the word by forwarding this email to someone you know! 

Visit our Enrollment Fair page for more information at sfusd.edu/fair! 

We are 1 week away from the Virtual Enrollment Fair and want to provide you with some new updates: 

• Friday and Saturday workshops (October 22 to 23):
  • Zoom links for the workshops are now posted on our workshops page
  • Instructions for hearing live language interpretation are also posted on our workshops page
  • American Sign Language (ASL) and closed captioning information is coming soon. 
• School Information Sessions (October 22, 25 to 29): 
  • Zoom links for the school information sessions are coming soon.
  • Some schools will provide language interpretation. We will share a list of those schools soon. 
  • You can request ASL interpretation for a school information session by filling out this form. 

To find out when a school is presenting and to get more information about the fair: 

Visit our Enrollment Fair page! 

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

• We added more information about our Friday and Saturday enrollment workshops
  • For these workshops, you can listen, watch, and interact with our presenters on Zoom.
  • You can also listen and watch these workshops on SFUSD's YouTube channel, but you will not be able to interact with our presenters on YouTube.
• Correction: Language interpretation will NOT be offered in Mandarin. Language interpretation will be offered in Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Samoan for the Friday and Saturday workshops. 
• You can request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation by filling out this form.
• Zoom videoconferencing links for the workshops and the school information sessions are coming soon.

To find out when a school is presenting, learn about our partner organizations for the fair, and get more information about the fair: 

Visit our Enrollment Fair page! 

This event is a great place to learn about SFUSD schools and how to apply all in the same place! To protect our community from COVID-19, the fair will again be virtual this year.

Here's your chance to: 

• Meet multiple schools and their staff members 
• Get information about how to enroll in schools and in our different programs (Language, Special Education)
• Talk to an enrollment counselor 

We are making the fair accessible to all families: 

• Language interpretation in Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Samoan
• American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Watch the Fair on Zoom or on YouTube (YouTube only available for Saturday workshops). 

To find out the schedule when a school is presenting, the schedule of our workshops, how to request ASL interpretation, and other information about the fair: 

Visit our Enrollment Fair page!