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 2:12 PM, [REDACTED] wrote:
9/13/2025
Dear SUHSD Board of Education,
My name is [REDACTED] and I am a 9th grader at TIDE Academy. I chose to attend TIDE because of the close-knit community, small compass, and dual enrollment classes. I believe that TIDE should remain open because the upperclassmen here have already planted their seeds into this school and have grown a connection to this school and some freshmen have come to really like TIDE and its flourishing community. Many parents have chosen to send their sons or daughter to TIDE because they feel that it’s a safe, small, productive school. There's a lot of kids that come with a happy attitude and feel welcomed with the idea of being accepted in this small and welcoming community. I would like to reiterate that TIDE should remain open because the community built would be completely destroyed. I urge the SUHSD Board to think of how incredibly difficult the thought of hearing TIDE close will be on all past, current, and future TIDE students. Sincerely, Class of 2029