Strong Family and Community Partnerships
SVUSD believes student success is strongest when schools and families work together.
To support this partnership, the district:
Hosts an annual District Advisory Meeting with school leaders and parent representatives to review student data and plan engagement activities.
Requires schools to document invitations, agendas, and attendance at family engagement events to ensure consistent outreach.
Works closely with private schools through regular visits and collaboration to support families served through Title I.
Family feedback helps guide communication efforts. District surveys show that 95% of families prefer communication through email and have reliable internet access, so SVUSD is expanding digital communication to keep families informed.
Helping Students Start School Ready
SVUSD supports young learners by coordinating with early childhood programs and helping families prepare for kindergarten.
Transition opportunities include:
Kinder Round-Up events where families visit schools and meet teachers. (but we changed this??)
Summer kindergarten screenings to identify student needs before school begins.
Curriculum Nights to help families understand grade-level expectations.
Meet-the-Teacher events so students can become comfortable with their classroom before the first day of school.
These programs help students begin school confident and prepared.
Supporting Transitions Between Schools
SVUSD provides structured support as students move through important educational milestones.
Elementary to Middle School
Student campus tours
Meetings with middle school counselors and principals
Middle School to High School
High school orientation events
Course planning with counselors
High School to College or Careers
College and career counseling
Four-year academic planning
Dual or concurrent college enrollment opportunities
Partnerships with local employers and colleges
These experiences help students explore interests and plan for their future after graduation.
Targeted Academic Support
Beginning next school year, Buena High School will operate a Title I Targeted Assistance Program designed to provide additional academic support to students who need it most.
Key features include:
Universal academic screening to identify students needing support
Students scoring in the lowest 25% may receive Title I services
Evidence-based interventions aligned with state academic standards
Regular progress monitoring and review of student data
The district works to ensure students receive the help they need while remaining engaged in their regular classroom learning.