The principal and teacher representative meet monthly with the Site PTA Executive Board to help plan and develop programs. The School Site Council consists of the principal, five teachers and five parents. Site Council goals this year include continuation of our Physical Education program, support for reading improvement, and technology support. Teachers are an integral part of leadership through staff meetings, Menlo Park Education Association committees, district committee membership, and direct help and advice to the principal. The Encinal student behavior plan is based on the premise of respect, fairness, and safety.
Students learn cooperation, discipline, and self-control.
The school directory contains the general playground rules while individual teachers develop classroom standards for their students. The classroom teachers, with support from the principal, resource teacher, and an intern school counselor provide needed counseling and advice to students. Community resource agency information is provided to those parents who wish it, and to teachers through speakers and faculty meetings. Assemblies, field trips, and special projects at all grade levels are an important part of our program. In a small district such as Menlo Park, the administrative team cooperatively handles many issues.