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Students, staff and parents urge SFUSD board to spare San Francisco International High School from budget cuts
Summary
Dozens of students, teachers and community members testified at the Feb. 3 board meeting to urge the San Francisco Unified School District not to cut staffing and programs at San Francisco International High School, saying the site’s bilingual counselors and after‑school supports are essential for newcomer students.
Dozens of students, teachers and parents addressed the San Francisco Unified School District board on Feb. 3 urging the board not to cut funding that supports newcomer students at San Francisco International High School (SFI).
Students described SFI as a “second home” and said bilingual counselors, after‑school programs and teachers who speak students’ home languages help newcomers navigate college applications, mental‑health needs and day‑to‑day school life. "SFI is a school for immigrants," said Rishan Chen, a 10th‑grader, describing programs that helped him learn…
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