A message from the Superintendent
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The Elsie Allen High School science students seen above are not only learning about biology, they are meeting an important requirement that has been in the news a lot lately. Their class meets the "a-g requirements," meaning it is among the courses in core subject areas that the UC and Cal State universities consider necessary for high school students in order to prepare them for whatever path they choose after high school, including four-year universities. Core courses meeting the a-g requirements are based on the Common Core State Standards, which are expected to be met by all students in California's schools.
Last month, our Board of Education approved new graduation requirements that align with the a-g requirements, beginning with the Class of 2022 (incoming 9th graders). They include students taking a third year of math and a second year of language. Over the past few years, we have been moving in this direction. In fact, 77% of the current core classes in our high schools meet the a-g requirements. There are only 18 freshmen sections (classes) in the entire district that will need to change to align with this new policy.
Without getting into too much detail here, you should know that our special education programs will have more time to transition to these requirements, and that we are working on specialist certifications for students who are interested in applying for career pathways while at the same time earning a high school diploma. Both colleges and employers are looking for high school graduates who can meet the challenges of a changing world, and we are confident that our students are those future graduates.
Diann Kitamura
Superintendent
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Important dates!
Monday, May 28 - No school - Memorial Day
Thursday, May 31 - Last day for elementary schools
Friday, June 1 - Last day for middle and high schools
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Free summer meals for children
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Did you know that free breakfast and lunch are available to any child, ages 1 to 18, during the summer? Several of our district's schools are summer meal sites. To learn about locations, dates and meal times, check out our
Child Nutrition Services website
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Why parents are using the Illuminate portal
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Interim Progress Reports, printed on paper, were recently mailed to parents. But parents who have activated their Illuminate Ed parent portal accounts don’t have to wait for the mail to learn how their child is doing in school. As soon as the grades are official, they can find them online. Why should you activate your parent portal? Once you do, you can log in at any time to see attendance information, report cards, transcripts, and lists of classes. You can set up a “notification” to email you any time your child’s grade falls below a certain level or your child’s attendance changes. If your child's teacher uses the Illuminate Ed gradebook, you can also look at assignments and grades. If you still need to set up your parent portal account, look for instructions at the bottom of your child’s Interim Progress Report, or contact your child’s school.
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Integrated Wellness Center to open
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Thanks to generous support from donors, the new Integrated Wellness Center to assist fire-affected Santa Rosa families is set to open in June. The Center is located at the Lewis Campus, 2230 Lomitas Avenue, in the yellow buildings on the east side (look for the logo).The Center will begin by providing free counseling and academic assistance during the summer months. For more information, call Student and Family Services at 707-528-5272.
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New phone numbers for all schools
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Just a reminder that all of our schools are transitioning to a new phone system by the end of summer. Elementary, middle and charter schools already have their new phone numbers. High schools and the district office are getting them soon. With the new system, each school will have a main phone number, and teachers and staff will have extensions. When you call a school, you will be able to use a directory to search for the person you want to find. If you haven't received it already, your school will be sharing new phone number information by the start of school in August.
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Volunteering in our schools
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Have you thought about volunteering with Santa Rosa City Schools? S
ummertime is a perfect time to get started, so you will be all ready to go when school begins!
We are always looking for great people to provide help to our students in our classrooms.
Some volunteers need to be fingerprinted or have TB tests.
If you are interested in finding out more, go to our
volunteering web page
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Congratulations, Class of 2018!
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On June 1st, about 1,700 high school seniors will put on their caps and gowns, march in ceremonies before family and friends, and officially end their journey with Santa Rosa City Schools. The time of each ceremony varies, so check with your high school. These students are the first class to graduate since wildfires closed our district's schools for three weeks in October. They have worked hard this semester to finish strong. Congratulations, graduates!
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Santa Rosa City Schools
211 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-528-5388
communication@srcs.k12.ca.us
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