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FAQ

FAQs

Where is Student Services?

2000 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, between Center and Civic on Railroad. The office is located on the south end of the building, Suite D.

How Do I Get A Transcript?

If you were a member of a high school class that graduated within the last five years, your records are still at the high school. You should contact the school directly. PHS registrar’s number is (925) 473- 2390 X 7506. RHS registrar’s number is (925) 473-4480.

If you were a member of a class that graduated six years ago or before, your records are at Student Services. Contact us at (925) 473-2347 to request a transcript. You may also come in to the office to complete the request form.  Click here for more information on obtaining records.

What Immunizations Does My Child Need To Enroll In School?

There are different requirements for different ages. See the PUSD Student Handbook

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I Live Outside The District and Wish to Attend A Pittsburg School. How Do I Request This?

Transferring your child is a two-step process. You must first be released from your district of residence by completing their interdistrict transfer form. Once you are released by your district you may submit the completed form to Student Services. It may take a at least a week to process your request. Once the request has been acted upon, Student Services staff will send a letter informing you whether or not your request was approved. See Admissions &Transfers.

I Live Within The District and Wish for My Child to Attend a School Outside the District. How Can I Request This?

Transferring your child is a two-step process. You must first be released from this district by completing an interdistrict transfer form. Once your child is released, you go to the district you are requesting and complete their form. Interdistrict transfer forms are available in Student Services. You submit the completed form to Student Services.

I Want My Child To Attend A Different School Than He Is Assigned To. How Do I Do This?

Open enrollment is available year round on a space available basis. The annual open enrollment period is March 1 to April 1 each year for Elementary Schools and January 15- February 15 each year for Jr. High Schools, unless  otherwise announced. Parents may request open enrollment transfers for any reason. During the Open Enrollment period, you may have to wait 2-3 months for an answer.  Open enrollment forms are available from Student Services.

What Educational Alternatives Does The District Offer, And Whom Do I Contact About Alternative School Placements?

Educational alternatives in the district range from small classrooms on regular sites to independent study.

Students enrolled at regular schools within the district should first contact their counselor to discuss academic planning. If the student, family and counselor determine that an alternative placement is in the student’s interest, they complete a voluntary transfer form (available in the counseling office). The form is submitted to a panel which meets six times a year to discuss student transfers among district programs.

Sometimes students are involuntarily transferred to alternative programs if their behavior is too disruptive at the regular program. This process is also started at the school site, usually with the assistant principal.

My Child Is Being Recommended For Expulsion. What Now?

Students may be recommended for expulsion for violations of any section of EC 48915(a).

Students shall be recommended for expulsion for violations of EC 48915(c).

The first step is usually that the student is suspended from school. If the school decides to recommend expulsion, notice is provided through Student Services. A pre-expulsion conference is held, where all rights are explained to the family, and the charges and process are reviewed. An administrative hearing panel meets with the family and school representatives to dicuss the case. If expulsion is recommended, the Board of Education takes final action. There are many procedural aspects to an expulsion. For further information, contact Student Services.

How Do I Enroll My Child in School?

Parents must provide birth certificate, immunizations, and verification of residency to enroll their children in schools in the district. Residency can be verified by a current utility bill showing their name and address within the city or proof of home purchase within the city.

Parents can call any school in the district or Student Services to find out what school their child should attend. We have also added a link to the Pittsburg Unified School District Street Listing.

What If My Child Becomes Seriously ill?

If a child becomes seriously ill and cannot attend school for at least three weeks, parents may request a home teacher. Home teaching applications are available from Student services. The application must be completed by a physician who prescribes home hospital instruction for a certain period of time, ranging from three weeks to one semester. Home Hospital Instruction applications must be renewed each semester.

For more detailed information please contact Student Services.