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  • Congratulations to Alissa Zhang, SHS , being named one of 40 finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search. 
  • Thank you Michele van Zuiden for a year of dedicated service to the students, staff and community of the Los Gatos - Saratoga Union High School District as School Board President, 2011.  She will continue to serve our district as a Board Trustee.
  • At the December 6, 2011 District Organizational Meeting, Cynthia Chang was elected to serve as School Board President, 2012; Rosemary Rossi as Vice President; Douglas Ramezane as Clerk.
  • Applications  to serve on the district's Parcel Tax Oversight Committee are now available and due December 23, 2011.
  • The SHS Marching Band to march in the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - the result of a rigorous two year application process.  Congratulations to everyone involved - can't wait to see you on TV!
  • The new 2012-2013 district calendar has been adopted!
  • Thirty-nine LGSUHSD seniors are recognized as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (More...)
  • District API scores up, gaining six points district wide to achieve a  district API of 904!  (More ...)

Board Meeting

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for January 17, 2012 at Saratoga High School.  The materials for this meeting are available here . 

To request that a copy of the board agenda be sent to you, please click here  .

Annual Report

The district's Annual Report , January 2011 is available here. This document, mailed to residents of our district, highlights outstanding student achievement and provides budget information.

Facilities Information

For information and updates about district facilities, go to the Facility Master Plan and News.

ICT CURRICULUM

ICT's AP Computer Science Curriculum is available through the District Office.

Questions: Please call 408-354-5980

Open Enrollment

Applications for open enrollment, intra-district transfers to Saratoga High School available beginning February 6!

Each year, the Los Gatos – Saratoga Union High School District seeks to provide ...more

New District Assistant Superintendent

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles “Jeff” Anderson as the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction/Human Resources of the Los Gatos – Saratoga Union ...more

Congratulations LGHS - Project Cornerstone Asset Champions

Congratulations to Los Gatos High School for being recognized this year by Project Cornerstone for having an improved “Caring School Climate,” one of the identified 41 “Developmental Assets” that ...more

Cynthia Chang selected Board President, 2012

chang.jpgAt the December 6, 2011 Organization Meeting of the LGSUHSD Board, Trustees officers were elected for 2012.  Ms. Michele van Zuiden, having served as Board President for 2011, was thanked for her exemplary leadership  during the past year and her guidance during the passage of the first ever district parcel tax, Measure A.  She turned over the gavel to Ms. Cynthia Chang who was elected to serve as President for the coming year.  Ms. Chang has served on the LGSUHSD Board of Trustees since 1998, is currently serving on the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, represents the Board on the MetroEd Board of Trustees, and is on the Board of the Saratoga Foundation.  In addition, Ms. Rosemary Rossi was elected to serve as Vice President and Mr. Douglas Ramezane as Clerk.  Ms. van Zuiden and Dr. Wernick will continue to serve in key Board liaison and leadership roles.

Parcel Tax Dollars at Work

At the October 18th Board meeting, trustees took action to allocate the remaining 2011-2012 parcel tax revenues, putting a total of $938,000 to work for students this year! Thanks to the parcel tax, ...more

API Scores Up!

The Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District (LGSUHSD) continues to show significant academic gains as measured by the recently released 2011 California Academic Performance Index (API). LGSUHSD ...more

Sharon E. Smith named District Teacher of the Year

Sharon Smith.jpgCongratulations to Sharon E. Smith, our District's Teacher of the Year, 2011.  Sharon, an English teacher at Los Gatos High School since 1977, has been described as an "educational warrior," passionate, dedicated and committed to her students!  She works tirelessly on behalf of her students and colleagues and is respected and loved in return.  Sharon is both a veteran and a pioneer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience as she explores and implements new ideas - the embodiment of an educator and lifelong learner.  Beyond the classroom, she is the force behind the LGHS Speech and Debate team, dedicating time and heart to these students.

Ever Guzman - Classified Employee of the Year

Ever Guzman Web.jpgEver Guzman, Custodial Night Crew Chief at Saratoga High School, has been named District Classified Employee of the Year, following in the footsteps of Ricardo Alas (LGHS) as our second ever District Classified Employee of the Year.  Ever has been at Saratoga High since 1991 and was the enthusiastic choice among his co-workers for this honor.  He is known for his dedication, cheerfulness and willingness to go over and above the call of duty.  He can be found supporting the many evening activities at SHS, working with staff and welcoming visitors and responding to alarm calls at the school at all hours (when the rest of us are at home, maybe asleep).  He is spoken of with respect and affection and we are proud to have Ever Guzman on our staff.

Today: 1/28/12

2012-2013 District Calendar

The Board of Trustees adopted the 2012-2013 District Calendar on October 18, 2011. This calendar, developed in collaboration with various stakeholder groups, again schedules the end of the first ...more

Annual Notification to Parents, 2011-12

The 2011-12 Annual Notification to Parents (ANTP) is a legally required notification to parents of their rights and responsibilities. It includes district procedures and policies and serves a ...more

SARC's 2010-11

The School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for Los Gatos and Saratoga High Schools, 2010-11, are now available. These reports provide information about teaching, learning, test results, ...more

Parcel Tax Measure A Exemptions - Deadline for Applications

The deadline to apply for an Exemption, including the Senior Citizen exemption, to the Measure A Parcel Tax for 2011 is June 15th, 2011.  After that, we will not be able to accept additional applications.  To receive an Exemption for 2012, please contact  the district office beginning April 2012.

If you have additional questions, please call 408.354.2520, x-313.

Budget Information Ledger

In an effort to keep you, our community, apprised of issues relating to the current budget situation, we will be posting relevant documents from recent board meetings.

For questions or suggestions regarding this site, please contact the webmaster.

District Forms

Various district forms can be found here.

Foreign Exchange Students

The District Office is accepting applications for a limited number of openings for foreign exchange students for the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Jane Marashian at jmarashian@lgsuhsd.org ...more