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Specialty Schools & Programs

Specialty Schools and District Charter (Dependent)

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Stockton Unified School District offers a variety of unique schools and programs to meet the needs of many students. Every type of learner has an opportunity. SUSD has a range of options, including fundamental schools that inspire innovation and creativity in career pathways and STEM. If interested, it is encouraged to review the portfolios of the specialized programs in the District. Chose the school of interest beginning January 16, 2025.

Seven elementary schools implement a random selection process using a lottery system.

Lottery schools:

Commodore Skills, Fremont, Hazelton, Hong Kingston, Kohl, Primary Years Academy, Taft

Timelines and selection processes vary. For interest in non-lottery schools, please check their school brochures to ensure the application process is followed and meets the required deadline.

Lottery School Important Dates:

January 16th : Online application period opens for the 2025-2026 school year. 

February 17th : Online application for random selection sites closes at 4:00 pm

February 20th: Lottery selection results available from 9:00 am-11:00 am

After February 24th : Confirmation and status of the application are mailed to applicants.

As openings are available, applicants in the random selection will be placed in schools. Other applicants will be on a waiting list as determined by the arbitrary selection process.

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K-8 Schools

High Schools

Contact

  • Ryan Hesse
    Director of Admissions, Attendance & Child Welfare  
    (209) 933-7028 ext 2920

  • May Souvanthong
    Sr. Administrative Assistant
    (209) 933-7028 ext. 2937  

  • Edith Vargas
    Senior Office Assistant
    (209) 933-7028 ext. 2922

    email: enrollment@stocktonusd.net

Applying to our Specialty Schools
 

Specialty School applications and the priority enrollment process is only for K-8 schools. For high school programs, contact the school directly.

2024-25 Applications are accepted between January 8, 2024 until February 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm for the Priority Enrollment Lottery process.

The Enrollment Lottery will be held on February 27, 2024. Parents will be informed of the Enrollment Lottery School placement beginning March 9, 2024.

Non-Discrimination Statement

District programs and activities (educational, employment, and vocational/adult education) shall be free from discrimination based on gender/sex (including sexual harassment), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (religious creed, national origin/immigration status, ancestry, ethnic group, marital or parental status, pregnancy, denial of family care leave, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (Cancer), Vietnam era veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other unlawful consideration.

If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or: the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Joann Csstillo, Director of Constituent Services by phone at (209) 933-7000 ext. 2195, by email jmcastillo@stocktonusd.net, or in person at 56 South Lincoln Street, Stockton, CA 95202. 504 Coordinator, Jennifer Robles at (209) 933-7130 or by email JRobles@stocktonusd.net