PressRelease_SanDiegoUnified_Choice.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Media Contact: Miguel Covarrubias, 619-316-4625, mcovarrubias@sandi.net
FAMILIES ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY CAN NOW ENROLL IN SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOLS DURING CHOICE PRIORITY ENROLLMENT WINDOW
Choice Progam offers families access to specialized schools and programs tailored to student interests, learning styles & future goals, Applications accepted until Nov. 15
*Interviews available with district leaders
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 14, 2026) – Families who live outside the City of San Diego and/or have children that attend schools not within the San Diego Unified School District, now have the opportunity to enter the priority Choice enrollment window to have their child attend a San Diego Unified school for the 2027–28 school year.
San Diego Unified is the leading urban school district in the state of California, and the second largest in the state with more than 175 schools accepting students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. San Diego Unified schools offer Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (IB), STEM/STEAM, middle and high school school athletics, world languages and visual and performing arts.
Applications are now being accepted through Nov. 15, 2025.
Applications will enter an electronic lottery system that considers district priorities like sibling enrollment, active military status and program continuity. Families applying during the priority window have the best chance to secure one of their top choices. Applications will be processed when the enrollment window closes on Nov. 15, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Families will be notified of their lottery results by mid-February 2027, allowing them time to coordinate with other district programs such as PrimeTime before- and after-school care.
“The Choice program is about giving families a voice and giving students opportunities to thrive in environments where they truly belong. Every child deserves a learning environment where they feel inspired, supported and connected,” said Superintendent Dr. Fabi Bagula. “Through Choice, we aim to open the doors to schools and programs that reflect each student’s unique strengths and dreams.”
To help families navigate the process, San Diego Unified will host two informational workshops via Zoom where parents and guardians can learn more and ask questions:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 2026: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938
“Choosing a school is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes, and we want every family to feel confident and supported as they make it,” said Tracey Makings, Ed.D., San Diego Unified’s Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options Department team. “We encourage families to explore the schools and programs available, think about what matters most for their student, and rank their choices with that in mind. Our team is here to support families through every step.”
For more information about Choice, visit Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options. Families may also contact the Family Welcome and Enrollment Center at (619) 260-2410 for multilingual support.
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