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Overview
Effectively communicating important information to students, families, and fellow staff, is one of a SDUSD employee's most critical functions. To help streamline communication efforts, the Communications Department provides a number of resources, including:
•  Sample letters to students, parents and staff.
Sample articles for school newsletters, handbooks or websites.
"Talking points."
Presentations.
Fact sheets.
News releases.
Superintendent's letters to parents.
Parent communication and involvement reference information.
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Topics
API Growth Results
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
Commemorating 9/11 (See: Honoring First Responders)
Commemorating the Birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Constitution Day
Disability Awareness Month - October
Discipline Policies
Every Day Counts
Food Services
Honoring First Responders
Honors Courses
Loss of Staff Member
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Parent Communication and Involvement
Replica Weapons: Elementary | Secondary
School Document Templates
School Fundraising Opportunities
School Maintenance & Construction
School Safety
Special Education
Testing Tools
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API Results
Fact Sheet Template for School-level Results
Template Letter to Parents
Template Letter to Parents re: 2004 API Base


Discipline Policies
SDUSD Student Discipline Policies website
2007-08 Placement and Appeal Guidelines
Sample letter to parents:
English | Spanish | Somali | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Lao
Sample letter to staff: English
Elementary Students' frequently asked questions (FAQ):
English | Spanish | Somali | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Lao
Secondary Students' frequently asked questions (FAQ):
English | Spanish | Somali | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Lao
In Lieu of Expulsion Form: .pdf | .doc
Suspension Report Form:
   •  English: .pdf | .doc
  Somali: .pdf | .doc
  Spanish: .pdf | .doc
  Cambodian: .pdf
  Lao: .pdf
  Vietnamese: .pdf


Every Day Counts
Attendance Tip Sheets for Parents
Elementary School: English | Spanish Tagalog |
Middle School: English | Spanish | Tagalog
High School: English | Spanish | Tagalog
English Learners Gain from Better Attendance
English  | Spanish 
Being in School Boosts Your English Language Achievement
English  | Spanish 
Higher Attendance = Higher Achievement for All Students
English | Spanish 
Logo: (Black & White | Color) Right click and select "Save As"
School Success Begins with Attendance flyer
English | Spanish | Cambodian | Lao | Somali | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Testing Tips: Student Incentive Best Practices
Truancy Tips for Parents Brochure
Truancy Tips for Students Brochure


Honors Courses
Sample Article: English  | Spanish 
University of California A-G Guide


Loss of Staff Member
Guidelines for Site Administrators and Managers Dealing with the Loss of a Staff Member


Parent Communication and Involvement
Policy Regarding Accommodation to Parents with Disabilities


Replica Weapons (Elementary)
Talking points: English  | Spanish  | Somali  | Cambodian  | Lao 
Sample letter to parents:
English | Spanish | Somali | Cambodian  | Lao 
Sample newsletter article:
English | Spanish | Somali | Cambodian  | Lao 


Replica Weapons (Secondary)
Talking points: English | Spanish | Somali | Cambodian | Lao
Sample letter to parents:
English | Spanish | Somali | Cambodian  | Lao 
Sample newsletter article:
English | Spanish | Somali | Cambodian  | Lao 


School Document Templates
School Presentation Template



School Safety
SDUSD School Safety website:
English | Spanish


Testing Tools
Student Incentive Best Practices
CAHSEE April 2007 Parent Letter: English | Spanish


District Notification of School Events

Notify the district Communications Department at (619) 725-5578 when:
  • A crisis such as a fire or serious student incident occurs at your school site. Notify Communications immediately even when the police or fire department are not involved.
  • Media arrive at your school site unexpectedly. The office can provide guidance and advise the site staff about how to handle this type of situation.
  • You invite the media to attend a school event.
  • You have media-related questions.
  • Your school has an exciting upcoming event or activity.
Notify the Government Relations Office at (619) 725-7086 when local, state or federal elected officials (e.g., Mayor, City Council members, Senators, etc.) are invited or expected to attend your school event.

Include the Communications Department in your distribution list for the following:
  • Letters to parents following a serious situation at the school (e.g., fire, violence, etc.).
  • School newsletters.
  • Media advisories or news releases.
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Related Resources & Materials
News releases
Superintendent's letters to parents
Quick links
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News Releases
Reproduce as needed for distribution, or include excerpts in your school newsletter. Visit the Newsroom.


Superintendent's Letters to Parents
Provided monthly by the Communications Department for reproduction and distribution in your school newsletters. See the letters archive.


Quick Links
Back to School
Budget Situation
Parent, Community and Student Engagement Department


Contact Information

Communications Department
Eugene Brucker Education Center
4100 Normal Street, #2145
San Diego, CA 92103-2682

(619) 725-5578 - Phone
(619) 725-5576 - Fax
communications@sandi.net - Email

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