Our District

History and Background

San Juan Unified is a diverse school district serving students and families in a 75-square-mile area covering the communities of Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Gold River and Orangevale in eastern Sacramento County. Created in 1960 with the merger of six school districts, San Juan Unified has a rich tradition of helping students find academic success and achievement. 

San Juan Unified serves more than 40,000 preschool, TK-12 and adult learners at 64 schools and employs more than 5,000 professionals.

Mission Statement

We partner with our San Juan Unified community in setting high expectations for academic achievement rooted in equity and unity to create supportive learning experiences in which all students, families and staff can excel and thrive.

Vision

We will inspire each student to make a positive impact in their world by honoring the unique identity of each person and upholding inclusive and equitable practices that lead to individual and collective growth, achievement and educational justice.

Core Values

Belonging

We create a community that cultivates welcoming and inclusive environments with genuine respect for our diversity of cultures, identities and abilities.

Relevance

We design experiences and environments where each learner can explore and apply skills and knowledge that align with evolving careers and workplaces.

Voice

We honor and affirm all voices of our school community and encourage them to share their perspectives to help improve and shape what we do and how we do it.

Social and Emotional Intelligence

We build a culture that teaches, models and applies social and emotional intelligence in all interactions with each other.

Resilience

We create nurturing schools and programs that inspire each learner to continue to persevere, gain strength and develop the confidence to excel beyond challenges.

Championing

We support and advocate for those in our San Juan Unified community who are disproportionately impacted or marginalized by circumstances beyond their control.

Innovation

We embrace and encourage creative thinking and learning environments that transform ideas into actionable solutions.