SUNSHINE MONTESSORI

California Online Public Schools has run tuition-free, WASC-accredited online public schools for students in TK through 12th grade since 2004. Our office on Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano serves families in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties, and more than 400 credentialed teachers work across our schools. Students learn through online courses supported by daily LiveClass sessions with their teachers, and high schoolers can take electives along with online health and P.E. We serve English learners in every grade through grade-level EL coordinators, and we offer clubs, field trips, college and career support, and social and emotional support. We enroll students with IEPs and 504 plans. After enrollment, our team holds an interim IEP meeting to review the student's previous IEP and determine placement in our parent-led independent study program. IEP services such as speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are scheduled alongside LiveClass with a special education teacher, and our special education services operate through our partnership with the El Dorado Charter SELPA.

Capistrano Virtual School is the online independent study option for grades 6 to 8 in Capistrano Unified School District. Students learn from home with credentialed teachers directing the coursework and a parent or guardian guiding each day, and families can enroll at any point in the school year. A typical day is about four hours of work, roughly one hour each in English, math, science and social studies. Lessons run through Edgenuity and mix videos, activities, assignments, quizzes and unit exams, and teachers track progress and send feedback. Grades are credit or no credit, based on completed work and monthly turn-ins. Students who want some classroom time can take up to two classes at their neighborhood CUSD middle school. Our office is in the Thornsley Education Center on Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano. Families receive a weekly Surf Report newsletter and an assignment calendar, along with optional workshops, field trips and activities. Students with an IEP need IEP team approval to enroll in independent study, and our staff coordinates SST and 504 plans.

Los Rios Rock School is a vibrant music education institution dedicated to fostering the musical talents of students aged 6 and up, including those with unique learning needs. The school's core mission is to empower young musicians by providing a supportive and engaging environment where they can learn to master their instruments, collaborate with peers, and gain confidence through performance. With a diverse range of programs covering guitar, drums, voice, piano, songwriting, and audio production, Los Rios Rock School employs tailored teaching methodologies that cater to each student's individual goals. The school stands out due to its commitment to personalized instruction, facilitated by experienced educators who have professional performance backgrounds. This ensures that every student receives the attention they need in a low student-teacher ratio setting. Additionally, the school promotes strong family partnerships and offers community events like quarterly live concerts where students can showcase their skills in a supportive atmosphere. By prioritizing both musical education and personal growth, Los Rios Rock School creates an extraordinary experience where students not only learn music but also develop lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging.