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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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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 26.
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San Juan Unified continued its celebration of College Week on Sept. 21 with a College Night event hosted by Rio Americano High School.
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Bus drivers are an integral part of many of our students' day...
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 12.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Aug 8, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":1080}])
A note from Superintendent Bassanelli: San Juan Unified’s commitment to college and career readiness
Check here for a note from Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli on the work being done to ensure our students graduate from our schools both college and career-ready.
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San Juan Unified School District families and educators are invited to kick off the school year successfully with this Fall’s “Families Matter: Setting the State for Success” conference on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Arden Middle School.
![Upcoming Family Workshops with graphic of family and heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for upcoming workshops and events for families in September.
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A variety of committees are convened each year to help review and advise both staff and the Board of Education on critical issues.
Upcoming Events
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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.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
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Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.