Back to School 2021-22 Questions & Answers
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Find out what you need to know before school starts on August 18!
Universal Masking at All SLUSD Schools plus Staff “Vaccine or Test” Policy
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Per today’s announcement from Governor Newsom regarding the statewide vaccine mandate (or regular testing) for all school employees, and in light of changing health conditions, SLUSD has revised key health and safety protocols to start the 2021-2022 school year.
New Legislation Allows Pass/No Pass Grades for High School Students & Request for Retention for K-11th Grade Students for 2020-2021 School Year
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Assembly Bill 104 Supports all Students On July 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 104 (AB 104) into law. The new law makes changes to three areas that can affect students: retention, grades, and graduation. You can read the complete text of AB 104, Pupil Instruction: retention, grade changes, and exemptions here. Option […]
2021-2022 COVID-19 School Guidance for SLUSD
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The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) have released the Alameda County 2021-2022 School Guidance. These recommendations guide the district’s health and safety protocols for the upcoming school year. This guidance aligns with recommendations from the State of California Public Health Department. SLUSD schools will follow all local and state recommendations, including:
Independent Study Application
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Apply for Independent Study here.
Independent Study Information Sessions
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Learn about SLUSD independent study programs, including how to enroll, at our informational sessions on July 19 and 20.
Celebrating Juneteenth
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Please see the message from Dr. McLaughlin regarding Juneteenth in our district and join us in honoring our quest for real freedom for ALL Americans with a time of remembrance and reflection.
Celebrating Juneteenth
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Please see the message from Dr. McLaughlin regarding Juneteenth in our district and join us in honoring our quest for real freedom for ALL Americans with a time of remembrance and reflection.
State of the District Report
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See Dr. McLaughlin’s report for 2021, which includes key elements of our new SLUSD Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 that will greatly expand our services and our expectations for the district over the next three years.
SLUSD Retirement & Recognition Celebration
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Join us in thanking our retiring “Class of 2021” for their many years of service to SLUSD and recognize our current employees for their milestone years of employment. Click here to watch our tribute which starts at 3:30 PM TODAY!