Martinez Unified School District

Students Have the Right to Use Their Chosen Name at School: 

1. Student Records

   • A student’s chosen name may be entered into the Student Information System (SIS) as the “preferred name” and displayed on rosters, ID cards, yearbooks, and internal documents where possible.

   • Legal names shall remain on cumulative records, transcripts, standardized test submissions, and diplomas unless the student provides a court order or updated legal documentation.

2. Process

   • Students may notify any administrator, counselor, or designated staff member of their request.

   • The site administrator or registrar will update internal systems to reflect the student’s affirmed name and pronouns.

3. Confidentiality

   • Staff shall not disclose a student’s gender identity, chosen name, or pronouns to others (including parents/guardians) without the student’s consent, unless required by law.

   • Staff are expected to exercise discretion and protect student privacy in all communications

• Official Records:

• Your transcript, diploma, and state testing records must use your legal name unless you have a court order or updated birth certificate/legal ID.

How to Request a Change

1. Talk to your counselor, administrator, or office staff

Parents/Legal Guardians Request for Name Change for a Student

If a parent or legal guardian is requesting a name change for a student please fill out the following form and return it to Stephanie Wentz at the Martinez Unified School District Office at 921 Susana Street.

Preferred Name Change Form