Happenings
ATTENDANCE
If your child is not attending school, please call the school (408) 423-1200 IN THE MORNING ON THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE.
For your convenience, there is a 24-hour voicemail on which messages can be left. Any absences that are not reported by a parent or guardian will be recorded as an unexcused absence in the student’s permanent record.
report cards
Have you registered on Aeries Portal? If not- GO TO the REGISTER NOW link to do so.
Elementary Report Cards are available on your parent portal.
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Join Santa Clara Unified Council of PTAs on Thursday, April 6 at 5 p.m. via zoom and learn more about great free resources to bring to your communities about mental health, wellness centers, and more. CalHOPE Schools is an initiative for HOPE launching at no cost to California's schools.
Learning Opportunities
- Mental health support
- Learn about the peer-run "warm line" - a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support
- Professional development opportunities and free curriculum.
Who is invited?
Everyone! We would love to see parents, PTA leaders and members, student leaders, and staff that work with student mental health and wellness centers. We will be presenting CalHope Schools, which is an initiative of the California Department of Education and being spearheaded by a past California State PTA President.
Registration
The following information is for families who would like to apply for Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Open enrollment allows families who reside within our district boundaries to request enrollment for their children at any school within our district if space is available. You do not need to apply for Open Enrollment if you want your child to attend their school of residence.
If you have already been accepted through the first round of Open Enrollment, you do not need to reapply. Students who did not get accepted to their school of choice through the first round of Open Enrollment, or who missed the deadline, can apply during this window.
The second round of Open Enrollment for grades kindergarten through 12th grade begins March 20, 2023, and ends at 4 p.m. on April 14, 2023.
To view the schools that are available to apply to through the second round of Open Enrollment, visit our Open Enrollment webpage. Admittance to the school of your choice under Open Enrollment is done by an annual random lottery system. You will be notified of the status of your application no later than May 8, 2023.
Peterson+ Program
The Peterson+ Program lottery opens on March 20, 2023, and ends at 4 p.m. on March 31, 2023. To apply for Peterson + Program, students must live within the Peterson Middle School attendance boundaries or have been accepted through the Open Enrollment process for the 2022-2023 school year. To apply for the Peterson+ Program, follow the Step-By-Step Guidelines for Open Enrollment — steps 4-10.
Current Students Enrolled in SCUSD
All students currently attending SCUSD may complete an Open Enrollment Application for the 2023-2024 school year if they wish to attend a school that is not their school of residence. For instructions on how to complete the application please visit our Open Enrollment webpage.
New Students to SCUSD
Prior to applying for Open Enrollment, students not attending SCUSD for the 2023-2024 school year must register at their school of residence through our centralized Enrollment Center.
For more information about Open Enrollment or to complete the Open Enrollment Application for the 2023-2024 school year visit the Open Enrollment webpage.
Questions
For questions about enrollment, please contact the Enrollment Center at enrollment@scusd.net or 408-423-3596.
Dear SCUSD staff, families, and students:
We need your help! Please take a few minutes to share your feedback on our current student transportation program, your needs, and our draft transportation plans. Our survey is open through March 27. All responses will be reviewed as we look for the top themes that need to be addressed in our plans for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year and the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
California Assembly Bill 181 (AB 181) provides reimbursement funding to school district student transportation programs. You can learn more about the increased funding on the California Department of Education’s “Home-to-School Transportation Reimbursement” webpage.
Public Posting Regarding Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Display of Elementary School Designated English Language Development Curriculum
Parents, teachers, and members of the community are invited to participate in the viewing of the display of the Elementary School Designated English Language Development curriculum. SCUSD will be adopting the program Lexia English Learning by Cambium Learning Group Company. This will be taken to the board as a planning item on April 27th, 2023 and as an action item on May 11th, 2023.
The textbook will be displayed from March 17th to April 17th at the District Resource Center (3411 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (school holidays excluded). An overview of the program can be found on the Lexia English Learning Website.
Questions
Please email lking@scusd.net with any questions.
Our early learning programs offer children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years with engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that encourages physical, emotional, social, and academic development. The programs promote healthy development and future success while helping to build a sense of community and belonging for children of all abilities
Early Learning Enrollment Event
Join us on April 1 at our Early Learning Enrollment Event to meet our staff and learn all about our Early Learning program options.
- April 1, 2023
- 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Santa Clara Adult Education, 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara
The event will include the Santa Clara City Library Bookmobile, fun activities, information tables, and more.
Our Programs
Infant and Toddler
Beginning at six weeks of age, the Infant and Toddler program provides children with hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiences based on current early childhood education, research, and practice. Children can learn through play, grow at their own pace, and feel valued and secure.
The program has 2, 3, and 5-day schedules, including full-day and part-day options and no-cost, low-cost, and fee-based options. For more information about the schedule and applications, please visit our Infant and Toddler webpage.
Preschool
Starting at age 3, our preschool programs emphasize TK and kindergarten readiness skills, social and emotional development, and physical and creative development in an active participatory learning environment. Children have opportunities to engage in learning opportunities in small and large groups.
The preschools are offered full-day and part-days with options for ten or twelve months during the year. We also offer a parent-participation preschool called Wilson Preschool, where parents and guardians learn together with their children. To learn more, visit our preschool webpage.
Transitional Kindergarten
Our transitional kindergarten (TK) program provides an opportunity for children turning 5 years old between September 2 and April 2 with an optional additional year of high-quality early learning. Participation in the program helps children to be better prepared to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
There is no cost for TK, and it’s offered at various sites throughout the district five days a week. Learn more on our TK webpage.
Questions
You can find more information about all of our programs, including kindergarten and before and after school care, on our Early Learning Enrollment webpages or email fce_enroll@scusd.net.
Resources
Please help maintain the Bracher garden during the year! EMAIL GARDEN to Bracherpta@gmail.com to sign up.
California PBIS Coalition recognized Bracher Elementary for its outstanding contribution of support and care during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and resulting disruptions to school.
The Bracher website is ADA compliant, and is responsive to mobile devices. After navigating our site, please complete a 2-question survey. Click the survey to give us feedback!
enrollment Information
- Santa Clara Unified School District's enrollment system provides your family a seamless and efficient enrollment venue without ever leaving your house!
- All new students must enroll through our online enrollment system.
- Click HERE to view the New Student Requirement Checklist
- Update your family profile to provide us with your new address and contact information right from the comfort of your own home.
- Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollment@scusd.net (408) 423-3596 if you have any questions or need assistance.
