Waterford USD's graduation rate is over 9% higher than the state average, as recognized by the California Department of Education.
- 96.9% Graduation Rate
Students across all campuses enjoy access to academic, extracurricular, and performing arts clubs and enrichment opportunities.
- Academics, Arts, & Clubs
Students are encouraged to explore, create, and innovate during STEAM labs.
- S.T.E.A.M
As a rural district with rich agricultural heritage, we are proud of our FFA club, rodeo team, and agricultural career and education pathways.
- Future Farmers of America
Waterford USD has deep relationships with our families and the community, which provided internships, support, and volunteer opportunities for our students.
- Partnership & Collaboration
Our early learning programs at the Child Development Center and Primary School have teaching assistants for every classroom in addition to a credentialed teacher - meaning every child receives individualized support, every day.
- Every Child, Every Day
Waterford USD offers both competitive and intramural sports. Waterford High School holds many titles, including recent championships in football, boys' cross country, competitive cheer, boys' soccer, and boys' cross country.
- Athletic Champions
Providing three no-cost meals a day is just one of the many ways WUSD is overcoming barriers and preparing students for success.
- No-Cost Meals Program
Awareness months
Bus Safety
October is school bus safety month across the nation. Riding on the bus continues to be the safest form of transportation in the nation. It has to be. School bus drivers carry the most precious cargo there is – our children. The best way parents and the community can protect children’s safety is to STOP WHEN THE RED LIGHTS FLASH.
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Bus Safety
October is school bus safety month across the nation. Riding on the bus continues to be the safest form of transportation in the nation. It has to be. School bus drivers carry the most precious cargo there is – our children. The best way parents and the community can protect children’s safety is to STOP WHEN THE RED LIGHTS FLASH.
Attendance incentives
We want your child to have the best chance possible of academic success. Research continues to reinforce the importance of establishing good attendance habits at an early age. Missing even two days per month means a student is chronically absent, and will likely have difficulty performing at grade level for many years to come. In fact, chronic absenteeism in the 6th-grade year is one of the leading indicators of whether a student will graduate high school or not. We understand that there are many times absences are unavoidable and may be excused, but whether they're excused or not, all absences have the same negative effects on academic performance. If your child has to miss school for any reason, talk to your child's teacher about how you can support your child's learning at home so they can continue to achieve their learning goals.
Every month each school site will be having a perfect attendance drawing, with students at different schools receiving various types of prizes, as well as a $50 Pioneer Market gift card. At the end of the year, every student who has at least one month of perfect attendance will be entered into a grand prize drawing, with prizes ranging from theme park tickets to a brand new Toyota Corolla! At Waterford USD, Every Day Counts!
Suicide Prevention
September is suicide prevention month. While Waterford USD offers a multi-tiered system of support, including credentialed mental health counselors, we understand that sometimes other resources are needed. The 988 suicide and crisis line is a great resource . If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Cyber Safety
Digital citizenship and cyber safety week falls in October. If your children are active on social media or online gaming, then they are being exposed to potential dangers, such as cyberbullying, predators, and inappropriate content. To learn what you can do to protect your kids online, download the free gaming and social media parent guides on on our "Cybersafety" webpage.
Red Ribbon Week
Join Waterford USD in celebrating red ribbon week from October 23-27th. The theme this year is "Be Kind to your Mind."
Attendance incentives
We want your child to have the best chance possible of academic success. Research continues to reinforce the importance of establishing good attendance habits at an early age. Missing even two days per month means a student is chronically absent, and will likely have difficulty performing at grade level for many years to come. In fact, chronic absenteeism in the 6th-grade year is one of the leading indicators of whether a student will graduate high school or not. We understand that there are many times absences are unavoidable and may be excused, but whether they're excused or not, all absences have the same negative effects on academic performance. If your child has to miss school for any reason, talk to your child's teacher about how you can support your child's learning at home so they can continue to achieve their learning goals.
Every month each school site will be having a perfect attendance drawing, with students at different schools receiving various types of prizes, as well as a $50 Pioneer Market gift card. At the end of the year, every student who has at least one month of perfect attendance will be entered into a grand prize drawing, with prizes ranging from theme park tickets to a brand new Toyota Corolla! At Waterford USD, Every Day Counts!
Suicide Prevention
September is suicide prevention month. While Waterford USD offers a multi-tiered system of support, including credentialed mental health counselors, we understand that sometimes other resources are needed. The 988 suicide and crisis line is a great resource . If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Cyber Safety
Digital citizenship and cyber safety week falls in October. If your children are active on social media or online gaming, then they are being exposed to potential dangers, such as cyberbullying, predators, and inappropriate content. To learn what you can do to protect your kids online, download the free gaming and social media parent guides on on our "Cybersafety" webpage.
Red Ribbon Week
Join Waterford USD in celebrating red ribbon week from October 23-27th. The theme this year is "Be Kind to your Mind."
