Fast Track
Board briefs
At its December 13 meeting, the Board of Education will receive presentations on Paden Elementary School, the dress code pilot, English Language Learners, and the most recent California School Dashboard Report. Board Member Gary Lym and Mia Bonta will also be sworn in for their terms on the Board, and the Board will discuss how members become president. The meeting will be held at Island High School and will start at 6:30 pm.
teacher of the year
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to help students, families, and colleagues? Nomination forms for AUSD's 2019 Teacher of the Year program are now available (here). Anyone can submit a nomination! The deadline is December 17 at 3 pm.
Math information nights
We’re excited to announce that next year (2019-20), AUSD math offerings in middle school will change. The new course choices will both better meet the Common Core State Standards and provide more flexible math course pathways to students in middle and high school.
To learn more about these changes, please join us at an Information Night on December 11 (6:30-7:30 pm; LMS MPR) or December 12 (6:30-7:30 pm; WMS Media Center).
Winter break: dec. 24-Jan. 7
All AUSD school sites will be closed from December 24 through January 4. Schools will re-open on January 7. The district office will be closed to the public from December 24 through January 2.
DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 ~ 5:00
About AUSD
Serving Alameda children since 1855, the Alameda Unified School District’s mission is to effectively use our limited resources to ensure that every child succeeds. We believe that our diverse community of students, given a rigorous academic program in an inclusive, safe and secure environment, will be prepared to be responsible citizens.
The district, which serves about 9500 students, has a wide range of school offerings, including a preschool, nine elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an Early College High School, and an adult school. Approximately 18% of students are English language learners, reflecting the richness of cultures represented in our island city.
We are very proud of the high quality education our staff provides. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Alameda and Encinal High Schools as two of the top 1500 high schools in the nation. Our schools have also received gold, blue, and green ribbon awards from both the California and U.S. Departments of Education, and our graduates go on to a wide range of colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeships and jobs.
