Kinoshita Elementary School
"Academic Excellence in the 21st Century"

In order to address the varying needs of our students, Kinoshita offers a variety of programs for our parents and students. The following are descriptions of those programs.

Through a grant from the state, Kinoshita offers an after school enrichment program.  The program is free of charge to students in grades K-5 and runs from dismissal to 6 PM.  The program is run through the YMCA on our campus and is filled based on a combination of need, prior participation in the program, and a first come first serve basis.  Bussing is available free of charge for those students that require transportation.

High School Bigs Program

Through a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County we are proud to announce the addition of the High School Bigs Mentoring Program to Kinoshita.  The program is a school-based mentoring program where carefully screened and trained high school students (Bigs) act as mentors to elementary school students (Littles). Mentoring/tutoring is done after school one afternoon per week at the elementary school site. Each after school session is supervised by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff.

Kinoshita has a full time counselor on our site thanks to a grant from the state.  The counselor helps students overcome any fear or apprehension they have about coming to school, discuss any obstacles they are facing that prevent them from learning, along with working on social skills and other friendship building activities.

Thanks to the Assistance League of Capistrano Valley, those students unable to afford proper clothing and uniforms, as well as undergarments, tooth brushes and other basic necessities can receive those free of charge by contacting the school office.

Kinoshita qualifies for a Universal Free Lunch Program for all students in grades K-5.  Consequently all students receive a free breakfast and a free lunch everyday.

Students in K, 4^th and 5^th receive music class every week.  Students in grades 4 and 5 are permitted to choose between band, strings or choir.  

All students receive formal instruction in art twice a year from trained professionals through the Meet the Masters.

Students academic needs are Kinoshita’s #1 priority. We regularly assess and implement a tiered research based intervention program to insure that all students are learning at the highest levels.  The teachers and staff know our students not only by name but by need as well.

Kinoshita offers a variety of technology for its students: Slates, SMART boards, desktop computers and laptops.  Each teacher has there own laptop that they use to present lessons as well as communicate with parents. Kinoshita utilizes research based software programs in the classrooms and in our labs to maximize student learning.