San José Unified to Continue to Offer Free and Reduced-Price Meals School Year 2020-2021
SAN JOSÉ, CA – June 18, 2020: San José Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and CACFP Afterschool Supper and Snack Program. Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less than or…
Read More TopThe San José Unified School District provides vital support during school closures
San José, CA - Over 6 million public school students across California have had their schools closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the over 29,000 students attending the San José Unified School District. While school buildings are closed, San José Unified is implementing a comprehensive plan to provide vital support to its students, families, teachers, staff, and…
Read More TopSan José High School Unveiling of New Hallway Murals
Features School’s International Baccalaureate Program Learner Profiles
Who: San José High School (SJHS), California’s second oldest public high school, has added new murals to their campus. The vibrant works of art showcase the school’s educational atmosphere; highlighting the aims and values taught at the school through its rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The murals were chosen and created by members of the SJHS…
Read More TopSan José Unified Continues to Outperform Many Comparable School Districts on Statewide Assessments
SAN JOSÉ, CA - 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…
Read More TopPioneer High School Takes Proactive Stance to Support Students’ Mental Well-Being : Opens Wellness Center on Campus
San Jose, CA, Sept. 24, 2019 –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…
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 TopSan José Unified to Continue to Offer Free and Reduced-Price Meals: School Year 2019-2020
SAN JOSÉ, CA – July 18, 2019: San José Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and CACFP Afterschool Supper and Snack Program. Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less…
Read More TopMeasure H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Looking for New Members
2018/2019 Annual Report Now Available
San José, Calif. June 3, 2019 - 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…
Read More TopSan José Unified Recognizes Employees of the Year
SAN JOSÉ, CA, May 15, 2019—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…
Read More TopSan José Unified Teachers Selected for The Tech Academies of Innovation Fellowship
April 26, San Jose, CA—Four San José Unified School District teachers have been chosen to participate in the award-winning “The Tech Academies” fellowship program. Teachers Laura Joy Lamkin and Rebecca Lunceford from Galarza Elementary and Anson Lam and Kimberly Masegian from Carson Elementary will join a…
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