San José Unified Continues to Outperform Many Comparable School Districts on Statewide Assessments
Outperforming many comparable school districts on statewide results of Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessment exams, the San José Unified School District experienced similar performance to 2018 on the SBAC, according to a recently released California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) report by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition, San José Unified outperformed the state as well as all…
Read More TopNow Open! Introducing: MySchoolBucks®Donation Portal!
This online payment service provides an easy way to make school related donations using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Can be used for science camp donations, fieldtrip donations and so much more! Choose from Parent/Student Portal or Community Portal.
Parent/Student Portal:- Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web.
- Efficiency - Make purchases for all your students, even if they attend different schools…
Pioneer High School Takes Proactive Stance to Support Students’ Mental Well-Being : Opens Wellness Center on Campus
The number of teens, ages 13 to 17, experiencing some form of anxiety disorder has been steadily rising with seven in ten teens today saying they see anxiety and depression as major problems among their peers, according to a 2018 Pew Research Survey. Observing the rising needs in their own student population, students and staff at San José Unified School District’s…
Read More TopSpecial Education Teachers in Short Supply
San José Unified’s RISE program helping to fill need but openings persist
San Jose, CA, August 5, 2019 – The number of students between ages 3 and 21 receiving special education services is rising, according to a report released by the Department of Education. In the report, “Condition of Education 2018,” data showed the number of public school students receiving special education services under…
Read More TopCongratulations, Class of 2019!
San José Unified is a consistent leader in high school graduation rates and the class of 2019 is no exception. We were excited to continue our annual tradition of graduating over 2,000 seniors at the Municipal Rose Garden, America’s Best Rose Garden. To see graduation photos click links below.
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Read More TopMeasure H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Looking for New Members
2018/2019 Annual Report Now Available
San José Unified School District (SJUSD) is now accepting applications to serve on the volunteer independent oversight committee for the Measure H Bond Measure passed in 2012. Members of the Measure H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) are asked to serve two-year terms beginning July 1, 2019. Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications: live…
Read More TopA seamless transition for summer meals
Summer can be a difficult time for families struggling to make ends meet because their children no longer have access to the free and reduced-price meals they receive at school. That’s why San José Unified partners each year with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties to provide a federally-funded summer meals program at our schools.
Read More TopHoover Middle School Wins Bay Area 49ers’ NFL Play 60 Spring Challenge
San Jose (May 21, 2019) – San José Unified’s Hoover Middle School has been named the winner of this year’s NFL Play 60 Challenge. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the National Football League, the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge inspires kids to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
Schools from across the Bay Area competed during the month…
Read More TopSan José Unified Recognizes Employees of the Year
San José Unified recognized the outstanding achievements of its employees during the 2018-19 school year at the district’s annual Employee Service Awards at Gunderson High School held on May 14, 2019 from 5-7 p.m.. This event recognizes the contributions of teachers as well as classified and other employees. The following individuals were named San José Unified Employees of the Year for…
Read More TopSan José Unified Partners with the 1Million Project - Ensures Equitable Access to Internet
In an effort to provide equitable internet access to all higher division students, the San José Unified School District (SJUSD) has partnered with the 1Million Project for the third year in a row. Students in grades 9-12 who do not have reliable internet access in their homes will have the opportunity to obtain free Wi-Fi through the 1Million Project program. …
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