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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 2023-24 and have not applied before.
1) Gather your required documents
Gather required documents and create a list of at least 5 school choices.
2) Complete and Submit Your 2023-24 Application
Submit an Online Application (Learn how to submit an online application)
or
Download a PDF application in your preferred language
(English | Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | Tagalog | Gagana Sāmoa | العربي)
See here on how to submit a paper or PDF application.
Don't forget to include these required documents.
IMPORTANT: Ruth Asawa School of the Arts and Lowell High School have different application processes.
3) If needed, an enrollment counselor will contact you to schedule a Language Assessment for your student.
Students in K-8 who speak a language other than English and wish to enroll in a language program may need be assessed for their current language skills. An Enrollment Counselor may reach out to schedule a language assessment. Click here to learn more.
I am currently enrolled in an SFUSD school, but need a school for 2023-24.
1) List at least 5 school choices
Create a list of at least 5 school choices.
2) Complete and Submit Your 2023-24 Application
Submit an Online Application (Learn how to submit an online application)
or
Download a PDF application in your preferred language
(English | Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | Tagalog | Gagana Sāmoa | العربي)
See here on how to submit a paper or PDF application.
Don't forget to include these required documents.
IMPORTANT: Ruth Asawa School of the Arts and Lowell High School have different application processes.
3) If needed, schedule a Language Assessment for your student.
Students in K-8 who speak a language other than English and wish to enroll in a language program may need be assessed for their current language skills. An Enrollment Counselor may reach out to schedule a language assessment. Click here to learn more.
Application Forms
All 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)
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
DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
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October 21, 2022 |
Online Application opens and Paper Applications are available. |
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October 22, 2022 |
Enrollment Fair for Pre-K and Elementary Schools. Live workshops and launch of information on enrollment online. Official start of the enrollment cycle for School Year 2023-24. |
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October 24-27, 2022 |
Virtual Enrollment Fair for Middle and High Schools. Live, scheduled Q&A sessions with middle and high schools. |
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December 16, 2022 |
Deadline to submit for Ruth Asawa School of the Arts online application form |
| December 16, 2022 (5 pm online or Close of Business at EPC) |
Deadline to apply for Lowell High School (9th grade General Education). Please view our Applying to Lowell page for more details. |
| December 26 - 30, 2022 | Educational Placement Center (EPC) office closed |
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February 3, 2023 |
Main Round Deadline. Last day to submit, revise or cancel TK -12 applications. |
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 January 30, 2023