Occupancy for the center varies day to day from 100 -200 occupants. Polinsky is set up as a short-term placement facility for the children. The purpose is to ensure that children have as normal as environment during their transitional period. The center houses a small clinic, nursery, school, space for recreation, cafeteria, and housing. The infants and toddlers are cared for in separate areas then the school age children.
School is on the campus and held during regular school hours.
The school at Polinsky center is part of the San Diego County Office of Education Juvenile Court and Community Schools. In support of our mission, the Polinsky School staff pledges commitment to the achievement of the following objectives. Provide a curriculum for all students, which is challenging, articulated among all Polinsky School teachers and consistent with local school district curriculum and state guidelines. 3.Develop and implement procedures to insure that students are appropriately assessed placed and provided the necessary transitional assistance for any and all future educational institutions. Provide staff development for all Polinsky School personnel who will ensure curriculum, instructional consistency and the continual upgrading of skills.