Superintendent's 21st Century Awards

Superintendent's 21st Century Awards

Overview: Annual recognition program that honors graduating high school seniors from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) who exemplify the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile.

Geographic Scope: San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), CA

Focus Areas:

Academic excellence

Leadership and character

Service and community engagement

Resilience and innovation

Cultural pride and identity

Social-emotional growth

Program Details:

Number of Awards: Six (6) graduating seniors recognized annually

Award Basis: Students who exemplify the SFUSD Graduate Profile characteristics including:

- Ready to Lead and Work with Others
- Ready to Think, Learn, and Grow
- Ready for Career and Life
- Ready to be Your Best
- Ready to Tackle a Changing World
- Ready to Create

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors from SFUSD

Must exemplify Graduate Profile characteristics

No explicit academic GPA requirements stated, but demonstrated excellence expected

Application Timeline for 2026-2027:

Application Opening: January 26, 2027

Application Process: Online application (link provided on website)

Award Recipient Examples (Class of 2025):
1. Charlize Becerra - Leadership, service, peer mediation, mentorship
2. Da'Liah Blazer - Academic excellence, health equity advocacy, leadership
3. Ronald Claros (RJay) - Resilience, creativity, family support, discipline
4. Andres Melo Moreno - Natural leader, collaboration, community service
5. Tuan Khiem Pham - Strategic thinking, leadership, data analysis skills
6. Mirae Kreutzer Joo - Creativity, empathy, healthcare outreach, overcoming adversity

Contact:
Spark SF Public Schools
135 Van Ness Avenue, Room 119
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-5576
Tax ID: 47-4568396