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| Description
of California State Standards and Frameworks |
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The California State Board of Education sets curriculum standards and frameworks in the areas of English-language arts, mathematics, science, history/social science, and visual and performing arts. These standards guide curriculum planning at the school district level. They identify what students learn at each grade level in major subject areas. They were developed by teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators and faculty from colleges and universities. For more information, go to the California Department of Education website at: www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/
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| School
Readiness Programs |
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Early
Childhood Development Website
Parent-Child
Participation Classes
Capistrano Unified offers
licensed preschool programs at 24 of its elementary schools in
2007-08.
 operate
Monday through Friday with half-day and full-day sessions available,
depending on the school site. Participants in state-funded programs
must meet eligibility requirements established by the district’s
Child Development Programs division.
provide parents a choice of half-day instruction in a two- or three-day-a-week program. Since these programs are self-supporting and are not funded by the California Department of Education, a tuition fee is charged to support staffing, classroom materials, and snacks.
For details, call Child Development at (949) 234-5341. Licensed preschool programs are located
at the schools listed below:
State-Funded Preschools:
Don Juan Avila* - 12
to 3 p.m.
26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo
Concordia - 8 to 11 a.m.
or 12 to 3 p.m.
3120 Ave del Presidente, San Clemente
Crown
Valley - 8 to 11 a.m., or
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
29292 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
R.H.
Dana - 8 to 11 a.m., 12 to
3 p.m., or
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
24242 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point
Hankey - 8 to 11 a.m.
or 12 to 3 p.m.
27252 Nubles, Mission Viejo
Hidden
Hills - 8 to 11 a.m. or 12
to 3 p.m.
25142 Hidden Hills Road, Laguna Niguel
Kinoshita - 8 to 11 a.m..
or 12 to 3 p.m.
2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano
Las
Palmas - 8 to 11 a.m. or 11.30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente
Lobo* - 8 to 11 a.m.
200 Ave Vista Montana, San Clemente
Palisades - 8 to 11 a.m.
26462 Via Sacramento, Capistrano Beach
San
Juan - 8 to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m., or
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
31642 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
Viejo - 8 to 11 a.m., 12 to 3 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
26782 Via Grande, Mission Viejo
Wood
Canyon* - 12 to 3 p.m.
23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo
Fee-Based Preschools:
Don
Juan Avila Elementary* - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo
Barcelona
Hills - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
23000 Via Santa Maria, Mission Viejo
Bathgate - (Also offers a Pre-K program)
8:15 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3:45 p.m.
27642 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo
Castille - 8 to 11:30
a.m.
24042 Via La Coruna, Mission Viejo
Chaparral - 8 to 11:30
a.m. or 12 to 3:30 p.m.
2901 Sienna Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita
Hankey (Pre-K
program only) - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
27252 Nubles, Mission Viejo see Pre-K Program
Hidden Hills (Pre-K program only) - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
25142 Hidden Hills Road, Laguna Niguel
Ladera
Ranch - 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3:45 p.m.
29551 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Las
Flores - 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 to 3:45
p.m.
25862 Antonio Parkway, Las Flores
Lobo* - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
or 12 to 3:30 p.m.
200 Avenida Vista Montaña, San
Clemente
Malcom - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
32261 Charles Ave., Laguna Niguel
Moulton - 8 to 11:30
a.m.
29851 Highlands, Laguna Niguel
Oso Grande - 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 12 to 3:30 p.m.
30251 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch
Oak
Grove - 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 12 to 3:30 p.m.
27705 Sanborn, Aliso Viejo
Reilly - 8:15 to 11:45
a.m.
24171 Pavion, Mission Viejo
Wood
Canyon* - 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 12 to 3:30 p.m.
3431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo
* These schools offer both state-funded and fee-based
programs.
Capistrano
Unified Learning Link programs are interactive centers for parents
and their children ages 0-5. They are located at Las Palmas Elementary
School in San Clemente and at San Juan Elementary School in San Juan
Capistrano.
Learning Link programs
operate from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on a schedule tailored
to each school's calendar. Please
call (949) 234-9245 for more information.
 Learning Link provides an accessible and creative learning environment to help young children be more academically prepared for kindergarten and to help parents become their child’s first teacher. The program covers many needs of young children, family, and community. It provides various academic learning stations where children and their parents participate, as well as educational toys to stimulate young minds and encourage parent/child interaction. A pre-school resource teacher, nurse/case manager, speech pathologist and community liaison assist with activities, health and learning screenings, and referrals to community agencies. All activities align with the latest research on early care and education, and with district education standards.
Pre-K Program
A pre-K program with half-day instruction is offered at Bathgate, Hankey and Hidden Hills elementaries, Monday through Friday, for children who will be eligible for kindergarten in 2008-09. Please call 949/234-5341 for more information.
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| Specialized
Learning Opportunities |
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Capistrano
Home Outreach Option for Student Education (CHOOSE) Home School
The Capistrano Unified School District offers an alternative educational setting for parents of students in grades K-8 who wish to have a home school experience for their children. Enrollment in CHOOSE (Capistrano Home Outreach Option for Student Education) home school enables students to benefit from a well-rounded educational experience while learning in a home setting.
CHOOSE, the CUSD home school, provides parents with all textbooks, student consumable materials and teacher’s editions necessary for home education. Parents also receive a master assignment calendar, which breaks down each subject by school month. Progress assessment, core curriculum testing, field trips, and workshops are also available to all CHOOSE students.
CHOOSE home school combines a strong educational curriculum with support from highly-trained teachers. Parents are paired with a CHOOSE teacher who provides support and assistance. CHOOSE instructors are highly-qualified and fully-credentialed district teachers who serve as valuable resources to parents and students. The CHOOSE home school allows students to continue their education outside the classroom based on a written independent study contract which is guided by both California Education Codes and policies set forth by CUSD. For more information on the CHOOSE home school, please call 949/234-9374.
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Here for More Detailed Info on CHOOSE Home School.
 San Clemente and Capistrano Valley high schools offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program to their students. There are more than 425 member schools worldwide, including 180 public and private schools in the United States and Canada.
The rigorous, comprehensive curriculum spans two years and consists of courses in language, science, mathematics, individuals and societies, and several electives. Candidates for the IB Diploma must demonstrate both subject content mastery and skills development.
Colleges and universities throughout the world recognize the academic integrity and intellectual rigor of the IB Program. For more information on this advanced offering, call San Clemente High at 949/492-4165 or Capistrano Valley High at 949/364-6100.
 Capistrano Unified has enhanced the challenging standards-based curriculum with specialized academies at its high schools. The academy concept offers students a firm foundation in specific areas of study, while providing them with valuable hands-on learning opportunities. These specialized studies help to prepare students for future endeavors, whether college, a career, or both. The academies are successful and popular due both to the instructional staffs and to the numerous business partners in south Orange County who lend their expertise, time, money and resources to help the programs grow.
Aliso
Niguel High School in Aliso Viejo
Capistrano
Valley High School in Mission Viejo
- Academy
of Mathematics, Technology and Science
- Laptop
Academy
Dana
Hills High School in Dana Point
- Health
and Medical Occupations Academy
- South
Orange County School of the Arts
San
Clemente High School in San Clemente
- Automotive
Technology Partnership Academy
Tesoro High School near Rancho Santa
Margarita
- Academy of Industrial Design and
Engineering
A Two-Way Language Immersion Program in Spanish is offered at Las Palmas Elementary School, San Juan Elementary School, and Bernice Ayer Middle School. In this program, English Language learners and native English speakers receive instruction in English and Spanish in order to develop biliteracy. Call 949/234-9229 for information.
These
programs are available through Open
Enrollment at
certain schools.
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| Accelerated
Academic Achievement Program (AAA) |
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All schools in Capistrano Unified offer the Accelerated Academic Achievement Program (AAA), formerly known as GATE, for eligible gifted students in grades 3-12. Students are identified for AAA participation based on assessed intellectual abilities and overall school performance.
Elementary students
are placed in cluster groups within the regular classroom. At the middle
school level, Grade 6 students are placed in all-AAA classes for social
science and English, and have opportunities to participate in accelerated
mathematics. Grades 7 and 8 students are placed in all-AAA classes
for social science and English and may participate in accelerated mathematics
and/or science.
 All
high schools offer Advanced Placement courses
and special academic academies. In addition, San
Clemente and Capistrano Valley high schools offers the prestigious International
Baccalaureate Program.
For
further information, please call your child’s
school or the AAA office at (949) 234-9235. You can also visit the
program’s
website: www.capousd.org/aaa.
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| Physical
and Health Education |
The Capistrano Unified School District offers a comprehensive K-12
physical and health education program where students receive regular
developmentally appropriate instruction. CUSD instructors take into
account the latest information on fitness and nutrition. The curriculum
emphasizes lifetime fitness and character development.
 The
CUSD interscholastic athletic program provides opportunities for
student participation with a goal of offering all children the chance
to reach their full potential. Each activity incorporates values,
sportsmanship and character education as delineated in the “Pursuing Victory with Honor” program,
which is part of district instruction.
The Capistrano Community Education program
also offers fee-based sports, fitness, and
recreational opportunities for students
and district residents. See the website:
www.capousd.org/adult.
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| Special
Education Programs |
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The Capistrano Unified School District is committed to the identification and provision of a free appropriate public education for students with special needs in the least restrictive environment with access to the regular education curriculum. Services and placements are based on each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Types of services and programs considered by IEP teams may include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, resource specialist programs, and special day classes. When possible students attend their school of residence, however, students in special day classes may need to attend a nearby school.
Parents are encouraged to contact their school principal if they feel their child needs to be assessed for special education or if they need more information on special education programs.
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| Visual/Performing Arts |
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 Visual and performing arts play an important role in the education of all students in the Capistrano Unified School District. Recognized nationally for its outstanding music program, the district aims to foster creativity, teach effective communication and instill self-discipline and commitment through the arts.
Students in elementary Grades 4-6 receive “Block Music,” two-40 minute music lessons weekly in choral, instrumental or general music.
Middle school students can take courses in drama, visual arts, choir, band or orchestra. High school students have the opportunity to take courses in band, orchestra, visual arts, choir, drama, dance or photography. Each year, district high school music groups win many prestigious awards.
The district also offers numerous fee-based, high-quality artistic programs during the summer through the Capistrano Fine Arts Academy, part of the CUSD Community Education program. Please visit the website: www.capousd.org/adult, or call 949/493-0658.
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| K-12 English
Learner Program |
The program for K-12 English Learners (EL) focuses on helping EL students to become proficient in English and achieve academic success in the regular curriculum offered to all students.
 Each school site has an English Language Development (ELD) Advisor who helps to facilitate the EL Program.
Also, parents of English Learners are encouraged to become involved in the school site English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
As a part of enrollment, students who speak a language other than English are assessed both in English and their primary language through our Language Assessment Center. Parents are informed of the results and a recommendation is made for placement in one of the following programs:
- Students in this program are in the process of acquiring the English language. Classroom instruction is in English and a minimum of primary language support can be used. EL students are provided English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE).
- Students in this program are demonstrating reasonable fluency in English. Classroom instruction is in English, and EL students are provided ELD and SDAIE.
- Students in this program are fluent in English. They have met the criteria in language fluency and academic proficiency needed to be successful in this program.
All EL students are reassessed annually to measure their progress in English and to determine placement for the next school year. Once a student demonstrates fluency in English under several criteria, the student exits the EL Program as Fluent English Proficient.
For more information, call our English Language Development Center at 949/234-9226.
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| Regional Occupational Program (ROP) |
The Capistrano-Laguna Beach ROP is a state-funded education program providing career and technical preparation to meet identified educational standards and industry needs. The classes are taught by teachers with experience in their related industries. Some courses combine employment with advanced instruction for high school students only.
High school students age 16 years and older, and adults, are eligible. High school students earn grades and credits toward graduation, gain experience required for immediate employment, participate in courses that offer internships, earn certificates of completion, and experience careers that may assist in choosing college majors and enhance college admission applications. Call 949/496-3118 for complete information. The ROP office is at 31522 El Camino Real in San Juan Capistrano. The website address for ROP is: www.capolagrop.k12.ca.us
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