How to opt out of SFUSD Ethnic Studies
in 9th grade
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Take Ethnic Studies when it makes sense for you —
SFUSD high schools offer an amazing range of elective courses that allow students to explore interests, build college and career readiness, and deepen their academic experience. These include world languages, visual and performing arts, advanced science and math, and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses.
As SFUSD implements a one-year Ethnic Studies graduation requirement with a pilot curriculum, it’s important for families to understand how this new mandate may impact student schedules - particularly when it comes to elective availability.
This site is designed to provide clear, factual information about course planning, including how to access electives that matter to students’ long-term goals, and in the near future, what alternative pathways exist for meeting SFUSD’s Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
Take Ethnic Studies when it makes sense for you.
4 Easy Steps
Follow our four-step process to opt out of Ethnic Studies in 9th grade and sign up for a different elective this year.
STEP 1 - Fill out your school's Schedule Change form
Every high school has its own Schedule Change Request Form, so read the instructions carefully and fill in each blank on the form.
In the section labeled "Reason for requesting this change," write, "Opting out of Ethnic Studies in 9th grade"
STEP 2 - Rank your elective choices
Read the list of other courses you can take in 9th grade instead of Ethnic Studies and identify your top 3-5 choices.
Ask a Counselor any questions you have about these courses.
Follow the instructions on the form, ranking your top choices as 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc. Write these clearly on the form in the space provided.
STEP 3 - Take a picture of your form & save it 📸
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Once you've finished filling out your form, TAKE A PICTURE and save it before you turn in the form – just in case!
A big part of adulting is learning to keep track of important information you might need later. Think of this as practice.
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