April Blast - San Francisco Public Schools

San Francisco Unified School District
April 1, 2010
Student Support Services Department (SSSD)
April Blast
Mandatory Meetings
Monthly Staff Meetings
April
Thursday, April 15 th
or
Wednesday, April 28 th
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Fort Mason
All Student Support Services Department (SSSD)
staff are required to attend a monthly meeting.
Monthly meetings will include a combination of
professional development and breakout into
small “job similar” groups to focus on the three
department goals:
• Increase student attendance
• Increase student achievement
• Increase pro-social student behaviors
See attached schedule.
Please call your manager with any questions.
SSSD Professional Development Workshops
Health Advocate Meeting
#6
Wednesday, May 5 th
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Library, Lincoln High School
(across from 1515 Quintara)
Who: Health Advocates and all elementary
staff
What: Last Health Advocate Meeting
Contact: Martha Adriasola, adriasolam@sfusd.edu, 242-2615 x3225
Updates
IMPORTANT LEGAL UPDATES
A. CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS
A recent Ninth Circuit case, Greene v. Camreta (9 th Cir. 2009) 588 F.3d 1011, held
that it was illegal for a CPS worker and law enforcement officer to jointly conduct an
in-school interview of a suspected victim of child abuse without a warrant, court
order, parental consent or exigent circumstances. Based on this case, the District
has adopted a new protocol that you shall use when (1) a CPS worker comes to
school to interview a student about suspected child abuse; or (2) a law enforcement
officer comes to school to interview a student about child abuse; or (3) a CPS worker
and a law enforcement officer come together to interview a student about child
abuse.
New Protocol: In each of these cases, you shall require the CPS worker or law
enforcement officer to fill out and sign the attached form. In order to interview
the student, the CPS worker or police officer must fill out the form, check one of the
applicable boxes (court order or warrant, parental consent, or exigent
circumstances), and must sign and date the form. Please keep a record of the form
in a separate file. Do not place the form in the student’s cum folder.
Photo by Jeremy Gaines
April is Gay Pride/Respect Promotion
Month
Reminders and Documentation
MAA Time Surveys
Who:
What:
All MAA Participants
MAA Time Surveys
Where: www.paradigmhealthcare.com
Please sign in to MAA Gateway and
complete your MAA time surveys.
The time surveys are a representative
sample of staff’s work, which is used
as the basis of the MAA claim; the
time survey periods are randomly
selected by the Department of Health
Care Services. The survey dates are
listed below.
2008-2009
Q3: March 2 – 6, 2009
Q4: April 13 – 7, 2009

B. MANDATORY POLICE REPORTS
The 2009-2010 Student Handbook (page 120) provides a list of student offenses
that require mandatory notification of the police. In October 2009, state law was
amended to add 2 new types of conduct that require police notification. These 2
offenses also require notification of school security or the SRO. These 2 new types
of conduct are:
1. Possession, sale or furnishing a firearm on a school site by a student or
nonstudent;
2. Possession of an explosive on a school site by a student or nonstudent.
This information will be added to next year’s Student Handbook. Please make a
note of these additions in your copy of the 2009-2010 Handbook. Thank you.
Contact: Angela Miller, Sr. Deputy General Counsel, Legal Office
555 Franklin Street, 3 rd Floor, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 241-6054 | Fax: (415) 241-6371
millera1@sfusd.edu
Email Confidentiality: Confidential Student Information Tag Line
Angie Miller from the SFUSD Legal Office has provided the tag line below to protect
the confidentiality of student information shared via email between SFUSD
accounts. Please use the entire statement as part of your email signature.
Instructions on How To Add the Tag Line in Outlook
1. Copy the tag line:
CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT INFORMATION:
This e-mail message is for the sole use of the designated SFUSD
recipient(s) with a legitimate educational interest and may contain
legally confidential information protected by the Family Education
Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) 20 USC 1232g. Any unauthorized review,
use, distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you are not the
intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and
destroy all copies of the original message. This email cannot be
produced for a records request.
2. In Outlook, go to Tools > Options > Mail Format tab
3. Click the Signatures button
4. If a signature is already used, click on the signature under Select signature to
edit
1. Paste the tag line beneath your current signature under Edit signature, then
click Save and skip to Step 8
5. If a signature needs to be added, click New, then enter name (e.g., SSSD), and
click OK
6. Enter contact info under Edit signature and paste the tag line (format if
preferred)
7. Under Choose default signature, for New messages and Replies/forwards,
select signature created in the drop-down menu
8. Click OK, then OK to close
9. Click New Mail Message to ensure the tag line has been added
Contact: Angela Miller, Sr. Deputy General Counsel, Legal Office
555 Franklin Street, 3 rd Floor, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 241-6054 | Fax: (415) 241-6371
millera1@sfusd.edu
2009-2010
Q1: August 31 – September 4, 2009
Q2: October 19 – 23, 2009
Q3: January 8 – 14, 2010
The dates for Q4 have been
announced as:
May 4 – 10, 2010
As a reminder the school based MAA
Program offers a way for educational
consortiums to receive federal
reimbursements for cost of certain
administrative activities their
employees do.
NOTE: The time survey is not
considered completed until you have
closed the survey after documenting
your time and samples on the MAA
Gateway tool.
Please contact the Medi-Cal Office if
you need assistance or if you do not
know your user name and password.
Contact: Marcie James
jamesm@sfusd.edu
522-6776 x1515
Free Dinner and a Movie
What: Bring a friend (who might
be interested in supporting
our SF youth) to a Free
Dinner and a Movie and an
overview of the Foster/
Adopt Our SF Youth
Campaign
Where: Bayview Opera House
4705 Third Street, SF
When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
5:30 – 8:00 PM
How:
RSVP to Tara Geer-Leiker
at geer-leikert@sfusd.edu
or by phone at 415-242-
2615 by April 5, 2010
Child Care available for those that
reserve with Tara by April 5 th
Featured Movie: Martian Child
"The story of a man becoming a
father...and a boy becoming a son"
Please see attached flyer.
Contact: Tara Geer-Leiker
geer-leikert@sfusd.edu
242-2615

Resources
School Counselor Advisory
Council
Juvenile Probation Department
Who:
SSSD School Counselors
Who:
Student Support Services Department Staff
What: Advisory Council
What: Juvenile Probation Parent Guide, Roster of Probation Officers,
Court Schools Contacts, Notice to SFUSD Schools, Laws
Pertaining in Detention
Contact: Curtiss Sarikey, sarikeyc@sfusd.edu, 242-2615
Annual Dental Poster Contest
Reminder: Dental Posters are due April 9 th
What: The San Francisco Dental Society (928-7337) is sponsoring its’ 35th annual
Children’s Dental Health Poster Contest.
Who:
Any SFUSD K through 5th grade student may participate.
Where: Deliver completed posters to:
SFUSD Dental Program – Poster Contest
Student Support Services Department
1515 Quintara Street
San Francisco, 94116
When: Posters are due Friday, April 9, 2010.
How:
Informational flyers have been mailed directly to schools. See the
attached flyer for more details.
Prize winners will be announced by Monday, May 3, 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact: Nurse of the Day, 242-2615
SFUSD School Health Center
THE SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER has been remodeled and is now accepting
appointments until the end of the school year. Please call Diane Goldman at 242-
2615 to schedule appointments.
Contact: Diane Goldman, 242-2615
When: April 13, 2010
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: 20 Cook Street
Thank you to all that attended the
first Advisory Council on March 10 th
— we discussed meaningful data
collection, public relations and
professional development for School
Counselors. See attached notes
from the last meeting. If you are
interested in attending please email
jahangirt@sfusd.edu.
Contact: Theresa Jahangir
jahangirt@sfusd.edu
522-6776 x1515
NACAC College Fair
National Association of College
Admissions Counselors presents SF
Bay Area College Fair.
Who:
All 10 th and 11 th Grade
students
What: NACAC College Fair
When: April 17, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Where: Concourse Exhibition Hall,
buses provided from Civic
Center Bart for students
Contact: Theresa Jahangir
jahangirt@sfusd.edu
522-6776 x1515
Guardian Scholars Summer Academy
San Francisco Unified School District is collaborating with City College of San
Francisco (CCSF) to offer the Guardian Scholars Summer Academy. The program is
designed to prepare students for a smooth transition from high school to college.
The program provides free tuition, books, and supplies. Social and career
exploration activities will also be offered.
When: The Academy will be held from June 14 th through July 22 nd
Where: City College of San Francisco
Who:
How:
To be eligible, youth must be a current or former foster youth in their
junior or senior year of high school or entering college freshmen.
Please see attached brochure for details.
Monthly Logs
(LSPs and Nurses)
REMINDER!!!!!
LSP and Nurse monthly logs are due
the 1st Friday of the month, for the
prior month.
LSPs: Andi Hilinski,
hilinskia@sfusd.edu, 750-8656
ES Nurses: Kim Coates,
coatesk@sfusd.edu, 242-2615
MS & HS Nurses:
Donna Blanchard,
blanchard@sfusd.edu, 242-2615

Next steps:
• Complete and return attached Reservation Form by April 23, 2010
• Complete application materials by May 7 th ; materials will be mailed after
receiving the student reservation form.
• Attend mandatory orientation workshops:
Wednesday, May 12 th or Thursday, May 20 th
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
If you have questions about the program, please contact:
Michael McPartlin, CCSF Guardian Scholars Special Services Manager, 239-3682
Lonnie Webb, SFUSD Foster Youth Services Program, 242-2615
Project WHAT! Student Job Opportunities
Who:
Students ages 15-20 who have had a parent in prison or jail.
What: Project WHAT! We are looking for youth who share our desire to increase
awareness of what it's like to have a parent in prison or jail, and to improve
services and policies. These are part-time positions starting in June 2010.
Pay ranges from $8-12/hour.
When: Application deadline is April 9, 2010. For more information or to
download an application and job description, visit:
http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html.
Contact: Anna Wong, Project WHAT! Program Director
projectwhat@gmail.com, 510-486-2340
FAFSA Resources for Students
Who:
SFUSD High School Support Staff
What: FAFSA Resources for Students
Colleague Resource Corner
RAVE Recognition
The RAVE webpage is an
opportunity to recognize those
employees for their commitment to
education, their many years of
service, or simply, their helpful
attitude. You can nominate any
district employee for recognition.
Nominated employees will be
highlighted on the District's RAVE
web page. All nominees will also be
considered for formal recognition by
the Superintendent and Board of
Education.
To nominate a fellow colleague or
SFUSD team please visit:
http://portal.sfusd.edu/template/
page=employees.recognition
Call for Submissions
If you have a best practice or
resource you would like to have
included in upcoming SSSD email
blasts, please email Kristen
Edmonston and Andi Hilinski.
Contact: Kristen Edmonston
edmonstonk@sfusd.edu
Andi Hilinski
hilinskia@sfusd.edu
Where: Online at www.startheregetthere.org
FAQs for High School Seniors on the EAP
Who:
SFUSD High School Support Staff
What: FAQs for High School Seniors on the Early Assessment Program (EAP)
Where: See attached flyer
Contact: Christa Amouroux, PhD, Early Assessment Program Manager
San Francisco State University, Division of Undergraduate Studies
1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS Building, Room 111, San Francisco, CA 94132-4045
415-637-2792
SSSD SharePoint Site
To access information about SSSD monthly staff meetings, professional
development, and other relevant information, please visit the SSSD SharePoint site.
Simply go to: http://sfportal.sfusd.edu/sites/studentsupport and you will be
prompted for your log in info. Type sf\username and your password. Please note
the “sf\” before your username.
Also available on SharePoint at: http://sfportal.sfusd.edu/sites/studentsupport

SFUSD Student Support Services Department
Mandatory S ta f f M e e ti n g, Pro g ra m M e e ting and
Professional Development Schedule 2009-2010
Location: Fort Mason
***Staff assigned to attend on a designated day:
o Thursdays – Nurses, Safe Passages Staff, Site Nutrition Coordinators, Wellness Program Staff
o Wednesdays – CWALs, ExCEL District Coordinators, Gear Up Coordinators, Health Workers, Parent
Liaisons, Student/Elementary Advisors, TSAs
o Program specific meetings:
• Safe Passages and Wellness meetings are only held on Thursdays
• M.S. Mentoring meetings are held on both Thursdays and Wednesdays (the same meeting is
repeated for each SSSD staff meeting date to accommodate all M.S. Mentor Program Coordinators)
• Other program specific meetings TO BE DETERMINED (e.g., Gear Up)
Date Time Meeting Type
Thursday, April 15, 2010
or
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
or
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
8:30-10:30 AM
10:45am-12:30pm
8:30AM -12:30 PM
1:00pm-1:45pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
Student Support Services Mandatory
Staff Meeting
Program Specific Meetings
M.S. Mentoring, Safe Passages, Wellness
Student Support Services Mandatory
Staff Meeting
Program Specific Meetings
M.S. Mentoring & Wellness
Safe Passages
Updated August 18, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
555 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
FORM FOR STUDENT INTERVIEWS BY CHILD WELFARE OR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
In response to the decision of the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in
Greene v. Camreta, the San Francisco Unified School District would appreciate your
cooperation in filling out this form when interviewing students as part of an investigation.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please indicate by checking the box below the authority upon which this student
interview is based:
□
□
□
Parental Consent
Court Order or Warrant
Exigent Circumstances
____________________________________
Name of Interviewer and Badge Number
_________________________________
Student’s Name
_____________________________________
Signature of Interviewer
_________________________________
Date of Interview
_____________________________________
Name of Agency
_________________________________
Name of School Official Receiving Form

Siffermann, William ‐‐ CPO 753‐7556
Nance, Allen ‐‐ ACPO 753‐7558
Wagner, Therese ‐ Dir. Probation Srvcs. 753‐4416
Probation Officers Phone List‐‐01/08/10
City and County of San Francisco
Juvenile Probation Department ‐ 375 Woodside Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 753‐7800 Fax: (415)753‐7715
Baranov, Mila‐MB3 753‐7876 Maldonado, Gabe ‐GJM 753‐7632
Becker, Beverly ‐‐ O.D. ‐ BJB 753‐4476 Mardahl, Mark‐ MTM‐ Sup. Intake Gold 753‐7559
Benjamin, LaKisha ‐Sec. Prvt. Placement 753‐7650 Mendiola, Greg 753‐7544
Bey, Reginald ‐ RB 753‐7646 Miller, John ‐ JM 753‐7655
Cade‐Hill, Ernestine ‐ECH ‐Sup. Spcl Srvcs 753‐7546 Moore,Yvonne ‐ YM 753‐7671
Chan, Daniel ‐ DC 753‐7643 Morton, Kwanza ‐ CKM 753‐7628
Chittle, Dennis ‐ DRC 753‐7656 Nguyen, Tan ‐ TNT 753‐4414
Colllier, Fred ‐ FC ‐ Sup. Serious Offenders 753‐7665 Norman, Steve ‐SAN 753‐4424
De Jesus, Lorena‐ LD 753‐7634 Nwigwe, Sam‐SN 753‐7541
DeLena‐Vasquez, Donna ‐ DDV 753‐7623 Oliphant, Al ‐ AJO 753‐7838
Der, Anson ‐ AD 753‐7548 Owens, Kathleen ‐ KO 753‐7622
Ellis, Dorothy ‐ DE 753‐7639 Perez, Maria Luisa ‐MLP 753‐7659
Fuapopo, Rose‐ Sec. Intake Gold 753‐7640 Perino, Rich‐RNP‐ Sup. Court Officers 753‐7679
Gainer, Barbara ‐ BLG 753‐7637 Phillips, Randall ‐ O.D.‐RP 753‐7532
Gainey, Roger ‐ Sup. FITS 753‐7531 Ponferrada, Donato‐Sec. Intake Green 753‐7530
Gaughenbaugh, Kent ‐ PKG 753‐7633 Ross, Barbara ‐ BR 753‐7621
Gonzalez, Carlos ‐‐O.D. ‐ CEG 753‐7645 Sadberry, Karen ‐ KES 753‐7536
Gordon, Greg ‐ GG 753‐4481 Sanchez, Jose‐JAS 753‐7667
Green, Viviann ‐ VG 753‐7554 Sanchez, Karen ‐ KS 753‐7635
Griffin, Chris ‐ CSG 753‐7657 Schumann, Sarah‐Sup.Intake Green 753‐7531
Harper, Al ‐ AH 242‐7216 Smith, Bill ‐‐ CARC ‐ BS 567‐8078
Ho, Winnie ‐ Sec. Serious Offenders 753‐7660 Smith, Gwen ‐ GAS 753‐7668
Hom, Derek ‐ DJH 753‐7629 Smith, Lisa ‐ LDS 753‐7653
Hurley, Tony ‐ TH 753‐4420 Speech, Stephanie ‐ SRS 753‐75837583
Hutchings, Rhonda ‐ RLH 753‐7658 Tamasese, Moe ‐ MT 753‐7542
Johnson, Bobby ‐ BJ 753‐7654 Taylor, Norbert ‐NT 753‐7597
Johnson, Michael ‐ MJJ 753‐7663 Tiniakoff, Rorrie ‐PRT 753‐7578
Jones, Michael ‐ MAJ 753‐7624 Tong, Vince ‐ Training Officer 753‐7676
Klotz, Kristine ‐SKK 753‐7577 Tsui, Jubilee ‐JST 753‐7593
Lane, Linda ‐ LL 753‐7539 Uppal, Bobby ‐BU 753‐7745
Ledon, Jose ‐ JL 753‐7636 Vasquez, Donna ‐ Delena ‐ DDV 753‐7623
Levene, Gary ‐ GML 753‐7652 Villagran, Ana ‐ AV 242‐7218
Llaguno, Amamda ‐Sec. Spcl Srvcs 753‐7630 Walsh, Margaret ‐ MW 753‐7543
Logoleo, Ernest ‐ EL 753‐4469 Yee, Daniel‐DY 753‐7592
Lopez, Martha ‐ ML 753‐7537 Young, Pat ‐ PMY 753‐7535

San Francisco Unified School District
Court Schools
Woodside Learning Center (WLC)
Located at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC)
Short-term detention pending court disposition
375 Woodside Ave., W2, San Francisco, 94127
415-753-7792; fax: 415-753-7793
Contact:
Margaret Farruggio, Assistant Principal
415-753-7792; farruggiom@sfusd.edu
Niki Gibbons, Transition Specialist
415-753-7795; gibbonsn1@sfusd.edu
Principals’ Center Collaborative (PCC)
Court-mandated school placement for students needing re-entry
skills.
1351 42 nd Ave., San Francisco, 94122
415-242-2520; fax: 415-241-2521
Contact:
Jim Fithian, Principal
415-241-2520, fithianj1@sfusd.edu
Joel Medina, Jr., School Counselor
415-24-2520, medinajrj@sfusd.edu
Log Cabin Ranch (LCR)
Detention facility for adjudicated youth.
P.O. Box 329, La Honda, 94020
415-241-6553; fax: 415-241-6554
Contact:
Jim Fithian, Principal
415-241-2520, fithianj1@sfusd.edu
Joel Medina, Jr., School Counselor
415-24-2520, medinajrj@sfusd.edu
Early Morning Study Academy (EMSA)
GED study program for youth on probation.
375 Woodside Ave., W2, San Francisco, 94127
415-753-7691; fax: 415-753-7859
Contact:
John Knox, Supervisor
John.knox@sfgov.org
Niki Gibbons, Transition Specialist
415-753-7795; gibbonsn1@sfusd.edu

Students at School 892/Woodside Learning Center
CONFIDENTIAL
School:
Week ending April 1, 2010
The student(s) listed below are attending school at the Woodside Learning Center. Under SFUSD Board Policy and per the SFUSD
Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook, mark these students with an EXCUSED ABSENCE. DO NOT DROP.
Please contact the registrar at WLC for the following reasons:
o If listed student(s) not enrolled to this school.
o To determine if a student is detained and should be on this list.
o To request Grades in Progress. Credit accrual begins on the 7 th day of school attendance.
o Failure of a student to return to assigned school after release from detention.
TO DETERMINE A STUDENT’S PROBATION OFFICER, PLEASE CALL 753-7800
Thank you,
Jackie Newton
Student(s) Name DOB Present at 892 Released Length of Stay (Excused)
11/23/94 2/10/10 2:00AM YES 2/10/10 – 3/5/10 12:00PM
12/28/93 3/6/10 12:55AM NO 3/8/10 – PRESENT
5/22/94 2/9/10 1:00PM NO 2/10/10 – PRESENT
8/2/94 3/6/10 12:55 AM NO 3/8/10 – PRESENT
2/22/92 1/5/10 1:20AM NO 1/5/10 – PRESENT
5/15/94 3/6/10 9:15PM NO 3/8/10 – PRESENT
6/9/91 2/23/10 3:40PM NO 2/24/10 – PRESENT
11/28/92 2/18/10 9:00AM YES 2/19/10 – 3/5/10 12:47PM

San Francisco Unified School District
Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook
2008 – 2009
Pg. 88
VALID EXCUSED ABSENCES (EXCUSED BY STATE LAW)
VALID APPROVED ABSENCES* (EXCUSED BY BOARD POLICY)
1. Students may be excused from assignments at the teacher’s discretion when they are
unavoidably absent from school. (Board Policy 5113)
2. Court appearances either as a defendant or as a subpoenaed witness.
3. Observation of a holiday or a ceremony of the student’s religion.
4. An employment conference when requested in writing by the parent/guardian/caregiver and
approved in advance by the principal.
5. Absences while the student is in Juvenile Hall, the Children’s Shelter or
other shelter care or other custodial facilities.
6. Personal or family emergency requiring the student’s absence when approved at the discretion
of the school administrator.
7. Administrative summons or when detained by other classified or certificated personnel.
8. Appointments, conferences or interviews with attorneys, law enforcement officers, probation
officers, and immigration appointments.
9. Attendance at a school-sponsored activity, i.e., decathlon, academic competition.
* Not counted for State apportionment payments.
CALIFORNIA CODES
EDUCATION CODE - 48645.5.
Each public school district and county office of education shall accept for
credit full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed by a pupil
while attending a public school, juvenile court school, or nonpublic,
nonsectarian school or agency. The coursework shall be transferred by means of
the standard state transcript. If a
pupil completes the graduation requirements of his or her school district of
residence while being detained, the school district of residence shall issue to the
pupil a diploma from the school the pupil last attended before detention or in the
alternative, the county superintendent of schools may issue the diploma.
Niki Gibbons
Transition Specialist
SFUSD Court Schools
Woodside Learning Center
gibbonsn1@sfusd.edu
Tele #: 753-7795
Fax #: 753-7793
4/1/2010

CITY COLLEGE
OF
SAN FRANCISCO
Guardian Scholars
Partnerships
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco Unified School District/
Student Support Services Department
Foster Youth Services Program
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: 415-239-3682
Fax: 415-239-3188
www.ccsf.edu/Services/Financial_Aid/GuardianScholarsProg.htm
Summer Academy
San Francisco Independent
Living Skills Program
SUMMER 2010
JUNE 14-JULY22
50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
San Francisco Human Services Agency
Guardian Scholars’ Summer Reservation Form
Student Name________________________________________ Date of Birth_______________________
School of Attendance_______________________Grade/Credits_____ HS Counselor’s Name_____________
Student Home Address __________________________________________________________________
Student Home Phone Number_________________________ Student Email ________________________
Caregiver Name (print) ______________________________ Caregiver Signature_____________________
Return reservation form by April 23, 2010 to receive application materials for the
Guardian Scholar’s Summer Academy.
Mail or fax form to Lonnie Webb, 1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA 94116
Fax (415) 242-2618

The CCSF
Guardian Scholars
Summer Academy
The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Guardian
Scholars’ Summer Academy is a program designed to
prepare students for a smooth transition from high
school to college. The program provides free tuition,
books, and supplies. Social and career exploration
activities will also be offered. With enthusiasm and a
six week commitment, students can gain high school
and college credit as well as valuable tools for success.
For more information contact:
Michael McPartlin
CCSF Guardian Scholars Special Services Manager
415.239.3682
mmcpartl@ccsf.edu
SFUSD Foster Youth Services Program
Lonnie Webb
415-242-2615
bwlonnie@hotmail.com
Laurie Vargas
Learning Support Professional
415.242.2615, ext.3083
vargasL2@sfusd.edu
www.healthiersf.org/fys
Academic Enhancement
Eligible students can participate in pre-selected
CCSF courses designed to develop college success
skills. Upon completion of these classes,
students will earn both high school and college
credits. Students are eligible to enroll in a
maximum of four (4) CCSF units and seven (7)
SFUSD elective credits.
Successful Transition
Students will become familiar with the CCSF
Campus and build a support network with students,
faculty, counselors, and staff.
Personal Enhancement
Classes and enrichment activities promote critical
thinking, self-advocacy, and academic/career
planning. Students will participate in college
tours, career shadowing, and financial literacy
workshops.
Orientation to services
Students are provided intensive educational support
services and will also receive valuable information
regarding CCSF educational programs
and university transfer opportunities.
Multicultural education
Diverse staff and faculty weave a range of cultural
perspectives, experiences, and analyses
throughout the curriculum. Students’ life histories
and experiences are placed at the center of
the teaching and learning process.
Eligibility
Current or former foster youth in their junior
or senior year of high school and entering
college freshmen.
High school students must obtain consent from
their caregiver and high school counselor.
Dates
The Summer Academy will be held from
June 14th through July 22nd
How to apply
1. Complete and return attached Reservation
Form by April 23rd, 2010
2. Complete application materials by
May 7th; materials will be mailed after receiving
the student reservation form.
3. Attend mandatory orientation workshops
Orientation dates:
Wednesday, May 12th
Thursday, May 20th
Time: 4:30-7:30 P.M.
CITY COLLEGE OF
SAN FRANCISCO
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: 415-239-3682
Fax: 415-239-3188
www.ccsf.edu/Services/Financial_Aid/GuardianScholarsProg.htm

Early Assessment Program
High School Senior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Early Assessment Program
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is an
academic preparation program to help high school
students meet college readiness standards in English
language arts and mathematics before admission to
any of the 23 CSU campuses. EAP results may be
used to validate the ELM and/or EPT placement test
requirements.
When do I receive my EAP test results
Your EAP results are included in the STAR Report,
which is mailed home addressed to your parent
and/or guardian in August. EAP results are located
on the second page of the STAR report in the
bottom left hand corner. If you released your scores
to the CSU, you will also be able to view your
results online at www.calstate.edu/eap/results
Can I retake the EAP exam
No. The EAP is only given one time during the
CST’s during the eleventh grade in High School.
How do I release my EAP scores to the CSU
Your scores were automatically released to the CSU
if you filled in the release bubble at the end of the
STAR exam during your junior year.
What are the EAP results and what do they
mean
Ready for CSU College Level English and/or Math
Courses: You’ve meet the CSU placement standards
for entry-level baccalaureate coursework. You are
exempt from CSU required EPT (English Placement
Test) and/or ELM (Entry-Level Mathematics) if you
apply to a CSU and are admitted.
Not Yet Demonstrating Readiness for CSU college
Level English and/or Math Courses: This status
means you are not ready for college-level
coursework and are encouraged to enroll in a senior
year activity to increase their English writing and/or
mathematics skills in preparation for the EPT/ELM
exams.
Mathematics Only:
Ready for CSU College Level Math Courses -
Conditional
If you received this designation you are encouraged
to participate in an approved senior year experience.
Students who successfully participate in an
approved senior year experience will become
exempt from the requirement to take CSU’s ELM
test and will be eligible to enroll in baccalaureatelevel
Mathematics courses if they apply to a CSU
and are admitted.
What approved senior year classes may I take if
I received a conditionally exempt status in
mathematics
a. You can successfully complete with a grade
of C or better a one year math course that
has an Algebra II prerequisite (e.g. Precalculus,
Trigonometry, Math Analysis, etc.)
b. You can repeat Algebra II for a second time
during your senior year with the approval of
the high school and earn a grade of C or
better.
c. Pass a one semester community college
mathematics course that satisfies the CSU
general education requirement.
d. Complete a math course developed by the
high school with the approval of the CSU
Mathematics Faculty Validation Committee
If I am completing a senior year experience do I
need to inform the CSU of the course I am
taking
No. Official transcripts will be reviewed in June by
the Admissions Office to validate successful
completion of an approved course.
What if I receive a ‘conditionally exempt’
designation but I do not do any additional
coursework
If you are not exempt on the basis of SAT, ACT or
AP scores, you will have to take and pass the ELM.
If you do not pass the ELM, you will be required to
take remedial coursework at the CSU.

I misplaced my EAP assessment status report,
where can I request a copy
If you have released your exam results to the CSU,
you can view an electronic version of your report by
at www.calstate.edu/eap/results. If you did not
release your scores you may request a duplicate
EAP report from ETS at EAPDups@ets.org.
Reports are generated on Friday and request must
include student’s full name, date of birth, full high
school name, and city in which high school is
located.
What are other ways of avoiding the CSU’s
English and mathematics placement exams in
addition to the EAP tests
You do not have to take the CSU’s English and
mathematics placement exams if you present proof
to the CSU of one of the following:
English Proficiency
A score of 550 or above on the critical
reading section of College Board SAT
Reasoning Test
A score of 24 or above on the ACT English
Test
A score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the Language
and Composition or Literature and
Composition examination of the Advanced
Placement Program
Completion and transfer to the CSU of a
college course that satisfies the CSU General
Education requirement in English
Composition, with a grade of C or better
Mathematics Proficiency
A score of 550 or above on the mathematics
section of the College Board SAT Reasoning
Test
A score of 23 or above on the ACT
Mathematics Test
A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Boards
Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Calculus
BC, or Statistics examination
Completion and transfer to the CSU of a
college course that satisfies the requirement in
Quantitative Reasoning, with a grade of C or
better
file if you released your EAP scores during your
junior year. Ready for College level status will
exempt you from the ELM.
What is the English Placement Test (EPT)
requirement
The EPT is the English placement test you must
take before entering the CSU in order to know what
classes you are eligible to take. This test costs $18,
it is given on a Saturday and it takes about 2 ½
hours. You must go to a CSU campus to take the
EPT during your senior year.
What is the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM)
Exam requirement
The ELM is the mathematics placement test you
must take before entering the CSU in order to know
what classes you are eligible to take. This test costs
$18 it is given on a Saturday and it takes about 1 ½
hours. You must go to a CSU campus to take the
ELM during your senior year.
Where can I find free ELM and EPT practice
questions
You can find free ELM and EPT questions by
visiting www.csuenglishsuccess.org and
www.csumathsuccess.org. You can also find video
testimonials of students telling you their experience
in remediation courses.
Where can I find more information about EAP
You can find more information about EAP by
visiting our website www.calstate.edu/EAP
Campuses of the California State University
Who sees my EAP test results
Your results are confidential, so only you and your
parents/guardians see the results. In some cases,
high school administrators use the EAP results in
guiding students. If you are accepted to a CSU, your
scores are automatically upload into your student

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Advisory Council
March 10, 2010
3:30- 5:00 pm
Advisory Council Participants: Sharon Lepper, Trisha Jump, Tracy Hanna, Josephine Ho,
Lauren Choi-Dea, Barbara Sherfey, Tim Reidy, Rebecca Hensler, Theresa Jahangir, John
Zamora
A. Purpose of Advisory Council
1) Sharing Ideas
• Counselors advise district on role of counselors
• Present info on school counselors to district community
• Informs higher ups
• Forum for questions/comments
2) Creating Best Practices and Sharing Best Practices District Wide
• Align High School Counselors (college deadlines, grad reqs, course titles)
• Using technology to inform practice: Public Relations for School Counselors,
Data, Website, Sharepoint, Sharing information and accountability
• Aligning to ASCA standards:
o How far we have come
o Future Challenges/barriers
o Gain district support
• Build counseling program 6 th -12 th Grade to promote equity and access and unify
counselors district-wide
• Role of Head Counselor/Dean: Job Descriptions
3) Planning for Remainder of School Year and Next Year
• Create something tangible
• End of year counseling meeting: 8 th grade counselors meet w/ HS counselors re:
at-risk students, round robin “transition meeting” close to end of the year
• “Middle zone” kid with all Ds/Fs: how do we support them
• Options for Credit Recovery
o Creative Solutions
o Summer Resources
B. Topics Discussed
1) Public Relations
• Website:
o Counselors need to have a website that promotes our jobs as school
counselors (could be sharepoint or healtheirsf.org) and also shares

Advisory Council
March 10, 2010
3:30- 5:00 pm
resources/best practices with counselors in the district. Do an “all call”
for resources and best practices.
o On website, there should be a calendar of events for each grade level for
all counselors in SFUSD (similar to curriculum mapping), that is
downloadable and able to be school specific. Also include 8 th grade open
house calendar.
o All sharepoint forms should be transferred to healthiersf.org if we are
only using healthiersf.org now. Needs to be clarified.
• Brochure:
o Should be located on the website
o Include job description and ways to utilize counselors skills
• Job Description needs to be updated
• Link data from healthy school surveys to work that counselors do
• Counselor presence at union and school board meetings
• Counselor Advocacy
o Need to get parents/guardians whose students use counseling services
onto SSCs, PTAs, etc.
o Counselors are first responders at schools
2) Professional Development
• Specific counselor meetings based on grade level counselor serves
• ASCA standards and implementation of these standards at schools
• What does meaningful data collection look like and what do we do about it We
need PD about data collection and ways to use it
• A-G course lists, how do we update the course lists
• Creating a College Going Culture
• Aligning courses, grad reqs across all schools
• Keep counselors informed/up to date on college info and SFUSD specific info
• How to advise parents on how to be better parents (in an effective and sensitive
way)
• Asset based counseling with limited resources
• How to develop a student support TEAM at each site (include wellness, LSP, etc)
• How to run an effective SAP w/ given resources
3) Meaningful Data Collection
• Need to make it as easy as possible to collect the data—one program
• Need student data that includes:
o Student Picture
o Why student comes to see us
o Prior interventions/past referrals (basics, not details)
o CBOs, Probation Officers, etc.
o Eventually eliminating need for cum folder

• Data we need to collect:
o SSTs
o Classroom Guidance Lessons
o Intentional Guidance Lessons
o Parent conferences
o SAP Referrals
o Teacher Referrals
o Results data
o Where are seniors going
o SARTs
o Discipline referrals
o D, F, I trends and test scores
o CBO Referrals
Advisory Council
March 10, 2010
3:30- 5:00 pm