Policies and Parent Handbook

Our goal is providing the best education to help all students reach their potential. We have developed policies to help us reach that goal. Sherman Academy has a Parent/Guardian Handbook containing our policies also included on our web page.

Sherman Academy Parent Handbook:  English Opens in new window. | Español Opens in new window.

Facts for Parents

Each student should also receive a copy of San Diego Unified School District’s Facts for Parents publication with more detail on district policies. Facts for Parents is a yearly publication that contains essential information about the district. The publication:

  • Gives basic information about the school district.

  • Explains parent rights and responsibilities.

  • Provides high school graduation requirements.

  • Outlines the district"s Zero Tolerance Policy, which prohibits weapons, violence, drugs, alcohol and tobacco at school.

  • Lists disclosures required by state or federal law.

Parents are encouraged to review the information with their child(ren). Forms in the back must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned their child's teacher or other designated person at the school.

Facts for Parents. English | Spanish | Somali

District Resources for Parents

Additional information and resources for parents are available on the district’s website at http://www.sandi.net/parentsOpens in new window.. And for those parents wanting to get more involved in helping their children succeed, see the Parent Outreach and Engagement Department: www.sandi.net/parentoutreach.

To learn more about the policies of the district as a whole, please consult the District Policy ManualPDFOpens in new window. or visit the district's Administrative ProceduresOpens in new window. page.