Hi [REDACTED],
Thanks for reaching out--and for caring about your school. I know uncertainty is stressful. No decision has been made to close TIDE Academy. On November 12, the Board asked the Superintendent to bring a process and timeline to the December 10 meeting that shows how the District will discuss and consider TIDE's future--and how students, families, and staff can be heard.
We respect what makes TIDE special--its small-school community and programs like dual enrollment, CTE, and Nucleus. Looking at a process doesn't take away from that value. At the same time, the District is facing a structural deficit, which means ongoing costs are rising faster than ongoing revenue (because of things like inflation, enrollment shifts, and limits in funding). Very small schools also tend to cost more per student, which can limit the number of classes and programs over time. That's why we need a careful, student-centered process.
There will be an opportunity in January for students to share input directly with the Superintendent; we'll send details once the date is confirmed.
What to know right now:
- No decision has been made, and school continues as usual.
- You can follow and speak during public comment at the December 10 Board meeting.
Thank you again for your message--your voice matters, and we're listening.
On Nov 13, 2025, at 2:03 PM, [REDACTED] wrote:
11/13/2025
Dear SUHSD Board of Education,
Hi my name is [REDACTED]. I am a 9th grade student at TIDE Academy and the reason I chose TIDE was because my brother and cousin attend TIDE and my parents thought it was a good plan for me to be somewhere safe and be near family. I believe TIDE should stay open for the other future students who would like to be in a safe and small school. If the school were to close down, I would have to go to a different school that will be six times larger as it relates to student enrollment compared to TIDE. That itself is so stressful for me. I want to stay with this school, since my cousin is going to graduate this year and I would like to graduate from TIDE as well in 3 and half years from now. Ea Sincerely, Sincerely, Class of Class of 2029 2029
