The psychologist works with interns from a local college to create individual behavior modification plans, while the guidance counselor works with small clusters of students on social skills and conflict resolution. Our Study Buddy Program pairs students with high school buddies to assist them with schoolwork, and provide friendship, and positive role models. Our parents demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of our school through donations and active participation. Parents also serve as decisionmakers with representatives sitting on the Solana Beach Board of Education, School Site Council, District Advisory Forum, and the Foundation for Learning. We offer parents support to meet their children s needs.
Scholarships are available for all after-school enrichment activities.
Newsletters and Web sites involve parents with classroom learning and homework assignments. The bilingual resource teacher, community liaison, and school nurse make home visits as needed for our Spanish-speaking families. Our community partnerships include businesses, community volunteers, and surrounding educational institutions. We collaborate to create a facility that will meet the community s needs. For six years, Mission Federal Credit Union has provided funds for earthquake preparedness, our garden project, and our weather station.