2025-2026 Back to School
Back to School Important Dates
Thursday, August 28: Orientation Day: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM:
9:30 AM: Presentation by Mme Isabelle David.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Meet & Greet with Teachers | Enrichment Vendor Fair
Friday, August 29: First Day of School
Tuesday, September 9: State of School Address: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM & Back-to-School Night: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2025 School Hours, Drop Off & Pick Up Times
Preschool hours: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM.
Drop-off: 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Pick-up: 3:15 PM -3:30 PM
Preschool parking lot will close from 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM.
Elementary hours:
Gate Opens – 8:15 AM | Class Starts: 8:30 AM | Pick-up time: 3:15 PM-3:30 PM.
Middle School hours:
Gate Opens: 7:55 AM | Class Starts: 8:10 AM | Pick up time: 3:45 PM-4:00 PM
Drop-off and Pick-up location for ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY: Main Gate.
Back to School Documents & Forms
Please make sure to carefully review the following SDFAS policies
REQUIRED FOR ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS: Please make sure to sign our 25-26 Parent-Student Handbook and AUP Acknowledgment Form as they become available.
Medical Forms:
IMPORTANT! If you have not already, please complete the required documents below by Friday, August 29! Please note that it may take up to 3 business days for our staff to process the required paperwork.
To be able to administer any medication (prescription and OTC) at school or on SDFAS field trips, state and local laws require the following every school year:
Physical medication to be administered with original packaging and pharmacy label.
Please email your completed documents to Isabell Lal (nurse@sdfas.org) by Friday, August 29.
1st Grade: All incoming 1st grade students are required to have a medical exam prior to transitioning to the first grade. Please send forms back to nurse@sdfas.org.
7th Grade: All incoming 7th Graders are required to have a Tdap vaccination before the start of the school year. I have emailed the parents of the students needing to meet this requirement. Please send forms back to nurse@sdfas.org
Asthma Action Plans are required every year and are to be signed by your child’s physician. Inhalers should be up to date and not expired. Please send forms back to nurse@sdfas.org.
Immunization Records for New Students: Proof of immunization and vaccines must be on file by Friday, August 29. As required by law, a child will not be allowed to attend school if these records are not on file.
Contact Isabell Lal nurse@sdfas.org if you have questions.
Please email completed documents (see below) to Babeth Esterly (besterly@sdfas.org) and Isabell Lall (nurse@sdfas.org) by Friday, August 29 if you have not already done so.
(1) Copy of Student’s Immunizations
(2) Parent consent for Administration of Medications and Medication Chart (3) Report of medical examination for school entry
(4) SDFAS Emergency Health Card
(5) SDFAS Aggressive Behaviors and Biting Policy
(6) Parent’s Guide to Immunizations (for parents to keep).
Must be on file prior to the first day as REQUIRED BY STATE LAW or child will not be allowed to attend school:
Contact Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfas.org if you have questions.
Health Office Updates/Reminders:
Reminders:
- If your child has allergies, a new Allergy Action Plan is required every year and must be signed by your child’s physician. All Epi-Pens, benadryl, and antihistamines must be up to date. You should receive an email from Nurse Isabell if your child’s medication is about to expire.
Calendars
School Supply Lists
- Pre-K/K School Supply List
- Elementary School Supply List:
- Middle School Supply List
Summer Reading List
School Clothing
San Diego French-American School does not require uniforms but enforces a dress code outlined in its Parent-Student Handbook.
For field trips, students in PK0 through 5th grade are highly encouraged to wear teal polo shirts with the school logo, available through a partnership with Lands’ End. Although not mandatory, grey T-shirts with the logo are recommended for PE classes in Elementary and Middle School.
Families can order these items through the Lands’ End website by creating an account linked to the school’s ID (900190869). Only designated items can be customized with the official logo, and group orders are encouraged to save on shipping.
Additionally, we encourage you to check our spirit wear store available year-round for more options such as hoodies, jackets, shirts and more!
Transportation
- 2025-2026 Transportation Program & Bus Routes
- Transportation Rules & Regulations
- Transportation Quick Reference Guide
The North County Bus stops in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Carmel Valley. The School also offers a “Coronado Shuttle” route with morning service ONLY that picks up in Coronado and Old Town.
Enrichment
Extended Care Registration
Opens: August 1, 2025. Click HERE to register.
- Extended Care starts the week of September 2nd.
- Our extended care program includes morning care, afternoon care, and homework help, offering a supportive environment for your children outside of regular school hours.
Extracurricular Activities Registration
Opens: August 1, 2025
- Extracurricular activities start on the week of September 8.
- We are thrilled to offer a range of extracurricular activities this year, including French classes for parents on campus.
Important Reminder: If you are planning to enroll in both extracurricular activities and extended care, please consider the extracurricular schedule before completing your extended care registration
Lunch Service - GG Fresh
GG Fresh by Girard Gourmet delivers freshly made hot and cold food to the SDFAS campus. As in prior years, lunches are plated and served outdoors.
This season’s menu includes a salad bar and more student favorites.
Giving & Getting Involved
We encourage our families to make SDFAS their top philanthropic priority, recognizing that both financial contributions and volunteer time have a meaningful and lasting impact on our students. Click below to explore the many ways you can give and get involved.
