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For more than 12 years, Parents for Public Schools – San Francisco has been assisting families and working to ensure quality public schools for all children in our city. We help parents at each stage of the journey, from introducing them to the enrollment lottery process, to developing parent leaders in the schools and at the district, to improving systems at SFUSD and much more.
We provide essential support to all families in every community across our city, and we work to ensure that the full range of parent voices is part of policy-making at the District and Board of Education. Read more >
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What is Happening Now |
Transitional Kindergarten
Important Update regarding Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in SFUSD
Updated January 25, 2012
Effective immediately, SFUSD will not be offering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2012-2013 school year. Only students turning 5 years old on or before Nov. 1 will be eligible for Kindergarten entry for the 2012-2013 school year.
In the Governor’s proposed budget for the 2012-2013 school year, school districts would not receive any funding for Transitional Kindergarten, and the state would not mandate districts to offer it. Given that SFUSD cannot afford to offer Transitional Kindergarten if it is not funded by the state, SFUSD will not plan to offer Transitional Kindergarten for the upcoming school year.
While the California Department of Education continues to provide updates and the situation may change over the course of the next several months, SFUSD is moving forward on the assumption that there will be insufficient funding to offer Transitional Kindergarten in the 2012-2013 budget. SFUSD is providing this notification so that families who were interested in TK can take action to make alternative arrangements for their children for the 2012-2013 school year. Read more >
Flyers in English, Spanish and Chinese (pdf)
We're Hiring!
Position Available for Parents for Public Schools Executive Director
This is a unique and excellent opportunity for a skilled individual – one who seeks to blend knowledge of education reform and policy with parent and community engagement in public schools to improve student achievement outcomes for all students – to become involved in a dynamic urban school district and non-profit community.
The ideal candidate will have the proven leadership, commitment and skills to lead Parents for Public Schools – San Francisco (PPS-SF) through an expansion of programs and infrastructure, while leading a talented and dedicated staff. Job Description and Supplemental Survey (pdf)
To apply: Interested applicants should send a resume, letter of intent and completed supplemental questionnaire via email to annie@ppssf.org no later than January 27. Please reference “PPS-SF ED search” in the subject line.
PPS-SF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.
PPS-SF Dance Party
You are invited to a DANCE PARTY!
What: Come join friends for dancing and delicious food. There will be a buffet, door prizes, Salsa dancing, lots of good cheer and fun.
Where: Rosy’s Restaurant: 2341 Folsom St. (between 19th and 20th St.)
When: Friday January 27th - 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Cost: Admission $20 (A Benefit for Parents for Public Schools)
Flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese (pdf)
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Go Public! |
Application Deadline is January 27, 2012
- "It’s Time to Enroll” card has Key dates, Application Center locations, and Mobile bus and Satellite schedules on one convenient half sheet in English, Spanish, Chinese (pdf).
- See our latest Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) largely concerning post Round 1.
- See our Enrollment Tip of the week for locations to submit your application and more.
- Want a parent perspective on a school? Talk to a PPS-SF School Ambassador .
- Just getting started? Visit Starting Your School Search page for a roadmap to school enrollment
- Looking for Afterschool Information?
Choosing the right afterschool program for your child is an important decision. Over the last several years, the afterschool program options in San Francisco have expanded, and there are many differences among them. Read the Parent Fact Sheet about Afterschool Programs to find out:- Types of Afterschool Programs in San Francisco
- How to Find an Afterschool Program
- Characteristics of a High-Quality Afterschool Program
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Tips from Parents |
Alvarado Elementary emails a 2-page FAQ doc to all the tourists the day before the tour. (They use socialzr to get people to sign up, and then grab the emails from there.)
The 2-page document is really just a tour script, cleaned up a bit so it's not as complicated. That gives people time to digest information about the school and sharpen their questions.
Read more great ideas and tips happening at other schools.
If your school has a tip to share with other public school parents, let us know and we will feature on our website.
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