San José Unified Prepares For In-Person Instruction in January
Students will have the option to return to school in person on January 5, 2021 if Santa Clara County remains in the orange or yellow tier on California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy
San José, CA, November 2, 2020 – Last week, San José Unified shared with its parents and employees that it is planning to offer in-person instruction beginning on…
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County prohibition on indoor gatherings and strong community support for consistency were key contributors to the decision
San José, CA, September 16, 2020 – Today, San José Unified announced it will continue distance learning for all students through December 31, 2020. The announcement comes after Santa Clara County moved into the Red Tier on California’s new COVID-19 blueprint, allowing K-12 schools to…
Read More Top93% of Students Attended First Day of Virtual School In San José Unified - Superintendent calls on community to support families in need
San José, CA – The San José Unified School District, Santa Clara County’s largest school district, welcomed its 28,000 students back to school virtually on Wednesday. San José Unified was the first school district in the Bay Area to offer a full school day to students who are distance learning. Student attendance on the first day of virtual school exceeded all…
Read More TopSan José Unified Launches the Virtual School Day – First public school district in Bay Area to provide a full school day for students who are distance learning
San José, CA – Tomorrow, the San José Unified School District, Santa Clara County’s largest school district, will welcome its 28,000 students back to school. San José Unified is the first school district in the Bay Area to offer a full school day to students who are distance learning. San José Unified’s 1,200 classroom teachers are providing live instruction and interaction to…
Read More TopSan 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…
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