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For over 30 years, El Sereno has been the flagship for independent study high schools in the state of California.
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about Caps, Gowns and Tassels
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Jan. 14.
![Thumbnail with San Juan Education Foundation logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736525224/sanjuanedu/qmjoqprw8se0ifq0sdui/SJEF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736525224/sanjuanedu/qmjoqprw8se0ifq0sdui/SJEF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736525224/sanjuanedu/qmjoqprw8se0ifq0sdui/SJEF.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736525224/sanjuanedu/qmjoqprw8se0ifq0sdui/SJEF.jpg","width":1080}])
The San Juan Education Foundation has opened the 2025 scholarship applications.
![Thumbnail with Spirit of San Juan logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736187645/sanjuanedu/jpb5ycouqwhcwdepuvyw/SoSJ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736187645/sanjuanedu/jpb5ycouqwhcwdepuvyw/SoSJ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736187645/sanjuanedu/jpb5ycouqwhcwdepuvyw/SoSJ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736187645/sanjuanedu/jpb5ycouqwhcwdepuvyw/SoSJ.jpg","width":1080}])
San Juan Unified will celebrate its 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards this year. Nominations are due Feb. 7.
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San Juan Unified would like to invite parents, students and staff to take the annual district climate survey.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Jan 6 2025 with photo of her]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736201746/sanjuanedu/l78eyowwsuxwvr5e2ize/AnotefromsuperintendentbassanelliJan62025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736201746/sanjuanedu/l78eyowwsuxwvr5e2ize/AnotefromsuperintendentbassanelliJan62025.png","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli's latest message on building a strong future.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Dec 20, 2024 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734633113/sanjuanedu/lzvbvcw7as0z6qmxwce3/SupmessageDecember.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734633113/sanjuanedu/lzvbvcw7as0z6qmxwce3/SupmessageDecember.jpg","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Bassanelli's latest message here.
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On Dec. 17, San Juan Unified held a special ceremony to welcome new and returning members to the Board of Education. Pam Costa (Area 2), Nick Bloise (Area 4) and Abid Stanekzai (Area 1).
At the meeting, Ben Avey (Area 6) was chosen as president for 2025. Tanya Kravchuk (Area 5) was selected as vice president, and Manuel Perez (Area 7) will be the clerk
Upcoming Events
![Growing Together. Collectively Strong. Individually Nurtured. with three images of students in collage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":800}])
Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
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The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.