The CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (CFSS) at San Juan Elementary School is a friendly, caring place for families, children, school staff and community members. Our bilingual staff provides information, referrals, and access to various services for students, their families and community members of San Juan Capistrano. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
JOIN THE C.L.U.B.! PROGRAM
(Children Learning with Unlimited Boundaries): Acomprehensive program offering expanded learning and enrichment opportunities after school. As part of the C.L.U.B. Program, San Juan Elementary has offered the following after school academic and enrichment classes: Reading, Math, Book Club, English Language Development, Homework Club, Back To Natives School Garden, Academy of Engineering, Arts Station, Discovery Science and Performing Arts classes.
Parent Education
In collaboration with the CUSD Family Resource Center, Capistrano Adult and Community Education, Mission Hospital and the CHEC Family Resource Center, parents have access to a wide range of classes including: Beginning English classes, G.E.D. certification, Family Computer, Family Literacy Nights, Family Math Nights and Nutrition Health Education. Classes will be offered throughout the day and in the evenings.
Community Liaison
Lynn Elliot is in her 10th year as the San Juan Elementary Community Liaison. Mrs. Elliot facilitates the Parent Volunteer Network, including Parent Compacts and the Parent Center. The Parent Center is located in room 41 and is usually open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Parent Center is a great resource for parents and teachers alike. Teachers may drop off special projects for parents to complete. Parents with young children are able to bring their youngsters with them while they help with these projects. Please contact Mrs. Elliot to make arrangements. The Community Liaison also assists with Operation School Bell, Shoes that Fit, dental clinics, the home-school connection, home visits and interventions.
Counseling Program
Ms. Veronica Briseño is San Juan School’s full-time, bilingual counselor. Ms. Briseño assists teachers with the implementation of the life Skills Program to help students improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and character development. Ms. Briseño is available to assist all students and their families. If you would like to speak with Ms. Briseño, please call 496-3064.
Medical Clinic Van
Camino Health Center brings a mobile clinic to our site. The van is available to anyone in the community who requires immunizations and TB tests for their children. CHDP children’s physical exams(including the required physical) will be offered free of charge to qualifying families. Regular medical visits and dental referrals to their Dental Clinic are also offered on a sliding fee scale.
Learning Link
Learning Link is a walk-in center that offers academic, health, and language enrichment to children 0-5 and their parents to better prepare children for success in kindergarten.
