Pregnant & Parenting Students
Student Support & Health Services (SSHS)’ Pregnant and Parenting Students program is focused on supporting the well-being of SCUSD adolescent parents and their babies. Our goal is to maintain students’ academic success and support life skills to enter the world, college or career ready.
SCUSD Board Policy
The Governing Board recognizes that responsibilities related to marriage, pregnancy, or parenting and related responsibilities may disrupt a student’s education and increase the chance of a student dropping out of school. The Board therefore desires to support married, pregnant, and parenting students to continue their education, attain strong academic and parenting skills, and promote the healthy development of their children. The district shall not discriminate against, exclude, or deny any student from any educational program or activity, including any class or extracurricular activity, solely on the basis of the student’s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or related recovery. (6/2021 BP 5146)
- Dropout Prevention
- Chronic Absence & Truancy
- Academic Standards
- Student Success Teams
- Child Care and Development Services Act
- Parental leave
- Excused absences
- Temporary disability, definition
- Compulsory education requirement
- Parental notifications
- Nutrition supplements
Title IX protects students who are pregnant, parenting or who have been pregnant from being excluded from or participating in any part of an educational program. SSHS will partner with community agencies to refer students for comprehensive services and support when needed. With strategic partnerships, SSHS’ goal is to improve the knowledge and skills of adolescent parents to be advocates in their own education, successful parents and have healthy transitions into adulthood.
Resources & Support for Pregnant & Parenting Students
Support within SCUSD
The Student Support and Health Services Department is here for you!
Contact your school nurse or Student Support Center to learn more about the supports and resources available in the school setting.
Find and contact your School Nurse.
Find and contact your Student Support Center.
SCUSD has partnered with SHINE to help provide additional resources outside the school setting for our pregnant and parenting students. Click here to learn more.
Are you a parenting student in need of childcare? Check out our SCUSD Infant/Toddler Program. Space is limited.
Confirm Your Pregnancy
Pre- and Post – natal Care at Community Health Clinics
Sacramento Community Clincs (HALO)
Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC)
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
Refer a Student |
Know Your Rights!
Pregnant and Parenting Students Are Protected Under the Law
As a pregnant or parenting student, you have legal rights granted by the State and Federal governments, and by the School District. Click the links below to learn more, and if you need help understanding what this means for you, call or text Cameron Castello-Olson at (916)578-1216.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Title IX
Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; US Department of Education; Office for Civil Rights (2018)
Review Understanding Confidentiality & Minor Consent to learn about the rights and supports you are entitled to as a pregnant and/or parenting student.