Currently, due to COVID-19 protocol, in-class volunteering is on hold, but there a lot of opportunities and needs outside the classrom, too!
Click here for the link to the SDUSD Volunteer - Family Engagement page with more information.
Volunteer Application Process
Provide the following forms or documentation:
- Volunteer Application with Code of Conduct (English) (Spanish)
- Tuberculosis Clearance (Either by providing a negative test result from the last 4 years or having a health professional complete the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- A copy of your COVID vaccination card or a negative COVID test within the 48 hours prior to your volunteering event.
A new application must be submitted each school year.
On the top line of the form: "District Sponsor" is the name of your child's teacher.
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Research shows that when parents are actively involved with their children's education, students' grades are higher, their self-esteem is greater, and they are more socially adjusted. In fact, the most accurate indicator of a student's academic success in school is not tied to family income or social status, but the extent to which a family:
- Creates a home environment that encourages learning.
- Sets high but realistic achievement and career expectations.
- Becomes involved in their child's education and in the community.
In addition to attending parent-teacher conferences and other special events, opportunities to get involved at your child's school abound. A few examples include:
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Classroom read-alouds
- Classroom assistance
- Non-classroom assistance (field trips, media center, etc.)
- Organization involvement (PTA, foundation, School Site Council, etc.)
- Before-and after-school programs