8th Grade High School Transition
Updates from Ms. Bisquera, your 8th grade counselor!
Transitioning from middle school to high school can be a daunting process. We are here to help and answer your questions.
Ms. Bisquera (sbisquera@smfcsd.net) will be the main contact to post updates, reminders, and resources for students and families. A Bowditch information session will be scheduled in November and slides will be provided.
Week of 10/13: Ms. Bisquera visits 8th grade Social Studies classrooms to share Hight School transition information.
Friday, 10/24: D-Tech is coming to Bowditch on Friday, October 24th from 10:45-11:15 to speak with any 8th graders who are interested in learning more about the school. Students can sign-up using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePV4lYn3MzKzZXG-7N3gbMEZV8lyAnfS6EDTc1-pcfSx-Igg/viewform
TBC: Information Night with High School Principals
When: DATE, 2025 Time TBD
Where: Bowditch Gym
SMUHSD DISTRICT RESOURCES
San Mateo Union High School District Incoming 9th Graders page
https://www.smuhsd.org/families/incoming-9th-graders/8th-grade-parentguardian-information-night
8th GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
If you are interested in attending a high school other than Aragon, Hillsdale or San Mateo, please refer to the SMUHSD website for more information.
Aragon Prospective Students Page
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
*Session 1: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
*Session 2: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
AHS Theater*, South Gym, and MPR
Hillsdale Prospective Students Page (content needs to be updated)
Hillsdale High School information Night
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.
HHS Auditorium
San Mateo Prospective Students Page (content needs to be updated)
San Mateo High School information Night
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
San Mateo Performing Arts Center: 6:30 p.m.
Main Gym: 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
DESIGN TECH High School (Separate Enrollment Process - see website; established in 2014 as a charter school by SMUHSD)
Fall Open House: For interested current 8th grade families as well as interested transfer students for grades 10-12
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RSVP via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1602773411419?aff=oddtdtcreator
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IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DATES
Priority 1 ENROLLMENT - Beat the rush and register your student during Priority 1 Enrollment!
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SchoolMint Link will be live on November 3, 2025
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Window opens at 8:30 a.m. on November 3, 2025 and closes 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2026
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Intra-district transfer requests will be accepted only during the Priority 1 Enrollment window.
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Intra-district Lottery will be pulled on February 2026
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Course Information and Freshmen Scheduling Window: March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Special Education Parent Information Night
Learn more: www.smuhsd.org/8thgradeparentinfonight
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