School Transitions

Letter to Incoming 6th-grade families

January 10, 2023 Welcome to Middle School! In just a few short months, your student will enter the wonderful world of middle school. We are excited to meet our new 6th grade class, and eagerly look forward to welcoming them to middle school in the fall. The purpose of this letter is to give you an overview of the activities, which will take place in the next few months as your child begins their transition to middle school. Read more.

Important dates for incoming 6th-graders

• January 18: Incoming 6^th Grade Information night [slide deck]
• Dates for the Connections choice program
• March 6-9: Incoming Elementary visits, in person
• March 18: PTA-sponsored Incoming 6^th Grade family gathering
• March 24: Parent/Student Input forms due
• April 14: Music Registration forms due
• May 8: Incoming 6^th Grade Student Visit at JLS

JLS is an exciting and dynamic school community that believes every student possesses a range of talents and interests. Our goal is to cultivate these talents by providing an environment where students feel connected, valued and inspired. Our staff is dedicated to making sure all of our students achieve their fullest potential.  

Please see the PAUSD website for information about enrolling in our schools.

Our school website (you are here) contains a lot of information about our community. Please take some time to explore. If you have questions, please email Joan Scherer, JLS Registrar (jscherer@pausd.org) in the JLS Guidance Office. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm Regards,

Chris Grierson, JLS Principal

• JLS Electives overview
• JLS Course Catalog

Please see Important dates for 8th-grade students and families in 2023.

Students will be enrolled at their neighborhood high school for 9th Grade.  To check your student's neighborhood school, visit PAUSD's school finder website. If, for some reason, you believe your student should attend a different school, please visit the Placement and Transfers Information website (see Transfers Within PAUSD). 

To request student records, or to withdraw from JLS, please contact Joan Scherer at jscherer@pausd.org or (650) 856-5182.