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Superintendent Community Update

Superintendent Community Update
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Superintendent's Message

Dear JUHSD Community,


Graduation season is in full swing across the Jefferson Union High School District, and we are proud to celebrate eight graduation ceremonies that honor the accomplishments of our incredible students across all programs and campuses. These ceremonies reflect the diversity, dedication, and success of our learners, and the many paths they’ve taken to reach this milestone.


This week, we celebrated the achievements of students at Thornton High School, The Bridge Program, Jefferson High School, Terra Nova High School, and later today, Westmoor High School. Next week, we look forward to honoring graduates from Oceana High School, the Adult Transition Program, and Adult Education.


Graduation is more than a ceremony—it's a powerful moment of reflection and hope. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. At JUHSD, we are honored to have been part of our students’ educational journeys, helping instill a lifelong love of learning that will guide them wherever they go.


To all of our graduates: Congratulations! We are proud of your achievements and excited for your future. As you move forward, remember to find joy and passion in what you do—success will surely follow.


Warm Regards,

Toni Presta

JUHSD Superintendent

@superintendent_tonipresta

Returning this summer, Monday through Friday, June 4 to July 11 (excluding June 19 and July 4), the District Food Services Department will serve a free meal to current JUHSD students, one meal per student, from the Westmoor High School Cafeteria, Edgemont Drive side of the campus, Breakfast 9:50-10:05 am and Lunch 11:30- Noon. For additional information, please contact District Director of Food Services Danielle Sweeters, (650) 550-7961.

Board Approves Changes to Graduation Requirements, Class Ranking, and Academic Honors

Graduation Requirement Changes (Jefferson, Terra Nova, and Westmoor)

  1. Personal Finance Requirement - In compliance with AB 2927, students will complete a standalone 5-credit Personal Finance course. This course will begin on or before the 2027 –2028 school year and be required for the Class of 2031.
  2. VAPA and World Language Split – The current 10-credit combined requirement will be separated into 10 credits each for Visual & Performing Arts and World Language starting with the Class of 2031
  3. Credit Increase – The total credit requirement will increase from 225 to 230 starting with the Class of 2031


Class Ranking
Beginning with the Class of 2027, class rank will no longer be included on high school transcripts.


Academic Honors
In place of the traditional valedictorian and salutatorian designations, students will be recognized for academic honors based on their graduation status and cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). This begins with the Class of 2027.

  • Summa Cum Laude – On track to receive a diploma and GPA of 4.00 and above
  • Magna Cum Laude – On track to receive a diploma and GPA of 3.70 and above
  • Cum Laude – On track to receive a diploma and GPA of 3.50 and above

Local Control Accountability Plan

Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)

The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is California's new funding system that allows school districts to direct resources and services to meet the needs of low-income students, English learners, and foster youth. LCFF requires each school district to adopt a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) that shows how funds will be spent to provide high-quality educational programs and improve student outcomes.


Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The Local Control Accountability Plan is a three-year district plan that details how funds will be spent to improve student outcomes. The LCAP must address the Eight State Priorities and include stakeholder engagement, goals and progress indicators, and actions, services, and expenditures.


2025-2026 LCAP Executive Summary

2025-2026 LCAP Draft (CDE Template)

LCAP Feedback

IT Department Announcement: Chromebook Safety Alert

We want to alert families to a dangerous TikTok trend called the #ChromebookChallenge, where students intentionally damage their Chromebooks by tampering with the charging port or battery. This can cause permanent, hidden damage and poses a serious fire risk due to the instability of lithium-ion batteries.


Students are responsible for the care of their district-issued devices. Please talk with your student about the dangers of this trend and encourage them to report any unsafe behavior through the STOPit reporting portal or contact a School Administrator.


Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and tech-ready.

Jobs for Youth Scholarship Breakfast

This morning, Superintendent Presta, OHS Principal Torres, Board Member Tejada, and former Board Member Salahuddin attended the JFY Scholarship Breakfast — a celebration of student achievement and community impact.

A huge congratulations to OHS student Bethany Zhou and Westmoor student Chloe Chou proud recipients of the Al Teglia Light the Way Scholarship!

We’re also thrilled to give a special shoutout to former Board Member Kalimah Salahuddin honored with the 2025 Mary Paskevich/Carolyn Livengood Memorial Award. Well-deserved recognition for continued dedication to our students and schools!

Westmoor High School

Westmoor's Mr. D is Honored by the US Navy

Huge congratulations to Westmoor’s incredible Automotive teacher, Mr. Dyssegard! He was honored by the U.S. Navy for his outstanding mentorship that helped 9 students successfully enlist — including one now studying at MIT! Together, these students earned over $1.5 million in tuition scholarships!

Jefferson High School

JHS Folklorico Club

Looking for a fun event this Saturday? Support the JHS Folklorico Club at their first performance at Carnaval SF!


Jefferson's dancers are performing on the Comparsa Stage at 3:50. Hope to see you there!

Oceana High School

Oceana High School Senior Exhibition Day - featured in the Coastside News

“Senior Exhibition Day is a celebration of the seniors and their work in which the whole community comes together to celebrate them,” said Coreen Hartig, Oceana Humanities teacher and senior exhibition coordinator. Read more about Oceana's Senior Exhibition Day in the Coastside News Article.

Terra Nova High School

Terra Nova High School senior Josie Saunders was recognized by the Golden State Warriors and was one of five students awarded the Bay Area All-Star Scholarship - Read more about Josie and the Scholarship in the Coastside News Article.

Congratulations Class of 2025! JUHSD is proud of your achievements and excited for your future. As you move forward, remember to find joy and passion in what you do and lead with kindness.

Thornton High School

JUHSD Bridge Program

Jefferson High School

Terra Nova High School

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Additional Student Opportunities

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Family Resources

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Email: communication@jeffersonunion.net
Website: www.juhsd.net
Location: 123 Edgemont Drive Building A, Daly City


Phone: 650-550-7900

JUHSD's Equity Statement

As a district, we embrace inclusion, value diversity, and educate ourselves in order to confront and dismantle systemic inequities to bring about a more just society. JUHSD commits to engaging, educating, and empowering ALL students, with an intentional focus on those under-served, inadequately served, or disenfranchised by educational institutions and systems, eliminating disparities in educational outcomes.
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