San Mateo-Foster City School District
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Read MoreWelcome to the San Mateo-Foster City School District
We are excited to welcome you to our schools and help guide you through the process of registering your child. Please follow the links below to learn more about the process to register your child in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Parents Ask
Q: How do I register my children for school?
A: Please visit the How to Register page for information about school registration for the 2021-2022 school year or visit Key Dates to learn more about the process.
Q: What Is my School of Assignment?
A: Use the SchoolFinder to find out. You can also look at the district map.
Q: What are SMFCSD's Magnet Schools/Programs?
A: The SMFCSD has many specialized programs. Visit the Magnet Schools page.
Q: How old must a child be to enter Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
A: To be eligible for Kindergarten, the student’s 5th birthday must be on or before September 1. To be eligible for TK, the student’s 5th birthday must fall on or between September 2 – December 2. Attend a SMFCSD Kindergarten Information Meeting in October to find out more about what to expect - Enrollment & Student Registration.
The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, please contact:
SMFCSD Equity Officer
Dr. Sarah Drinkwater
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 312-7341
sdrinkwater@smfcsd.net
SMFCSD Title IX Compliance Officer
Lori Fukumoto
Prevention Services Coordinator
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 312-7340
lfukumoto@smfcsd.net
San Mateo-Foster City School District is hiring. View openings:
- Employment Opportunities – Certificated
- Employment Opportunities – Classified
- Employment Opportunities – Management
- Employment Opportunities – Other Positions
Substitute Teaching Positions
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching, coaching or other experiences working with students? Consider becoming a substitute teacher for our District. View details
Covid-19 dashboard
For the list of schools with confirmed cases click here, for list of Staff click here. To learn more, visit Safe Return to School page.
4 - week new covid cases report
The San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1989. The mission of the Foundation is to support and enhance public education in the 21 elementary and middle schools in San Mateo and Foster City. The Board of Trustees is comprised of business professionals, educators, parents and community members. There are currently five ex-oficio members and an Advisory Board of community leaders to guide and assist the Board.
Visit the San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation website for more information.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our students are prepared to positively impact a dynamic and diverse world as they...
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Building for the Future–Measures X and T
Building for the Future–Measures X and T
Through the generous support of our taxpayers, we are creating learning spaces that develop the minds, hearts and bodies of our students.
To learn more, please view the Measure X and Measure T web pages under Bond Measures on our menu at left.
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21 Great Schools
21 Great Schools
The San Mateo-Foster City School District's 21 schools successfully educate approximately 11,000 students in preschool through eighth grades.
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Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
The LCAP provides important new ways for parents to engage in decision making. Plans describe the school district’s overall vision for students, annual goals and specific actions the district will take to achieve the vision and goals.
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