Important Information for all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers

A great deal of important information must be made available to you each year.  Traditionally, this information has been provided in printed form. In order to reduce costs and the environmental impact, much of it is now provided to you online.  You will find all of this information of interest and you are encouraged to carefully review both the information you are required to review and important additional information resources sections.

District Policy requires valid proof of residence for all students.  Please read the following information carefully before signing and completing the affidavit.

The San Mateo Union High School District offers student access to the district computer network for electronic mail and the internet.  To gain access to email and the internet all students under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission.  To read the Acceptable Use Agreement, click on the item below.

Under the California Education Code Section 49423.6, any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, prescribed medication may be assisted by a school nurse or other designated school personnel.  To read more about the authorization and access the form click on the item below. This form includes the "Authorization For Use or Disclosure of Health Information" form which authorizes the disclosure and/or use of individually identifiable health information consistent with California Federal Law concerning the privacy of such information. 

The San Mateo Union High School District does not carry medical or dental insurance for students if injured on school premises, while under school jurisdiction, or during school related activities.  The District has made available to you a medical and dental plan.  To read more about insurance, click on the link below. 

All San Mateo Union High School District students must complete a minimum of 220 credits of course work in order to graduate.  To read about the graduation requirements for the district, click on the link below.

The San Mateo Union High School District has developed an emergency plan to be applied at every school in the event of a major emergency.  To read more about the responsibilities of the School District and Parents/Guardians Responsibilities click on the link below.

The San Mateo Union High School District provides Home to School regular education transportation for the Foster City area to the following schools, Aragon High School, Hillsdale High School, and San Mateo High School. Peninsula High School buses will also be provided with pick-up stop available in Foster City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, and San Bruno. To read more about the bus transportation and to obtain the application click on the item below.