Junipero Serra 小學

Junipero Serra Elementary is a vibrant Community School dedicated to supporting the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Our students come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, making our school a place where every voice is valued and every tradition celebrated. We work together as a community of students, families, staff and local community-based organizations to create a nurturing, equitable, and inclusive environment where all children can thrive.

Our staff collaborates to provide differentiated instruction, literacy support in multiple languages, and access to wellness resources. Families are active partners, contributing to a school culture that values curiosity, creativity, and care for one another. At J.Serra, educating the whole child and fostering a strong, connected community are at the heart of everything we do.

The parent/caregiver is responsible for ensuring their child gets to school daily. 

If a student will remain at home, the parent/ guardian/caregiver must communicate with the school in one of the following ways before or on the day of the absence:

• Submit absence notification via ParentVue before absence  (Instructions)*
• Email attendance clerk (Ms. Melissa sch656@sfusd.edu)
• Written note
• Phone call  (415-695-5685)

Please provide :

• Your name and identify yourself as the parent/guardian/caregiver of the student
• Student’s name
• Date(s) of the absence(s)
• Reason for the absence
• Signature of a parent/caregiver

Families DO NOT need to submit doctor’s notes for illness to receive an excused absence. The student will receive an unexcused absence if the parent/caregiver does not submit communication for a valid excused absence.  A parent/guardian/caregiver of the student can submit a request for excused absence anytime during the school year. 
SFUSD Board Policy 5113

We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to review their student's attendance record regularly and communicate any discrepancies to the school. Learn more about SFUSD Attendance policies in the Student and Family Handbook