Flyer titled "Navigate the SFUSD Waitlist" over a red-shaded map of San Francisco showing waitlist counts by ZIP; text boxes read "Objective: Understand and navigate SFUSD waitlist," "Date: March 18th," "Time: 6pm." Includes a QR code, a location pin graphic, and the Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco logo with registration link bit.ly/NavigatetheSFUSDWaitlist.
Join this practical, family-friendly workshop to learn how San Francisco Unified School District’s waitlist system works and how to increase your child’s chances of getting a preferred seat. Designed for SFUSD parents and caregivers, we’ll walk step-by-step through the online waitlist process, timelines, common pitfalls, and strategies for managing multiple applications.
What you’ll learn:
How the SFUSD enrollment and waitlist system operates (key dates, priorities, and notifications)
How to place and manage waitlist requests in SchoolMint and interpret status updates
Best practices for ranking schools, updating information, and submitting supporting documents
When and how to follow up with schools, appeals basics, and community resources for extra support
Bring your questions — there will be time for a live Q&A. Recommended for parents/caregivers currently applying or planning to apply to SFUSD schools.
Navigate the SFUSD Waitlist 2026
March18th 6pm