Fast Track
2021-22 School year
AUSD will open in-person, full-time for the 2021-22 school year. We will send information on our safety protocols to families and staff the first week of August. In the meantime, you can find information about COVID-related resources at the following links:
- Family Guide to the 2021-22 School Year
- Independent Studies for 2021-22
- Staff and Student Testing Information
- COVID-19 Resources for Staff
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
-- COVID-19 2021 Safety Plan (as of February, 2021)
Board Briefs: September 14 Public Meeting
At its public meeting on September 14, the Board heard updates on AUSD's school start, its CCEIS/significant disproportionality process, and plans for responding to potential air quality issues this fall. The Board also voted to fill Mia Bonta's vacant seat by appointing an applicant and approved Heather Little as vice president. The agenda for the meeting is available here, as is the recording. The next Board of Education meeting will be on September 28.
AB 104 INFORMATION
On July 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 104, which provides significant opportunities for all students, but particularly for high school students, including: giving high school students the chance to ask that a letter grade from the 2020-2021 school year be changed to a Pass or No Pass grade; allowing high school juniors and seniors to graduate without meeting all local graduation requirements; and providing opportunities for students to possibly be considered for grade retention.
You can find more information about this on our "AB 104" web page.
COVID-19 testing: 9/13-9/18
This week, AUSD students and staff can get tested at Alameda High School (Monday & Wednesday, 3-6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm); Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School (Tuesday & Thursday, 3-6 pm); Lincoln Middle School ( 3-4:30 pm); and Wood Middle School (3:00-4:30 pm). We are also now offering a dedicated staff testing time at AHS from 1:30-3:00 pm on Wednesdays.
District Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 ~ 5:00
About AUSD
Serving Alameda children since 1855, the Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation.
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.
