{"id":805,"date":"2020-08-11T23:20:17","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T07:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","slug":"apc-school-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/soldotna-montessori\/about\/apc-school-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"APC School Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MdA_KrJza4Qk58jBRk5nGGexIq-uQCQb\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1oA4EiaMZ-IoFdUNwLZdDo0lQJV4ch8fF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print a PDF Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s0000\">Series 0000: Philosophy-Goals-Objectives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#p0100\">Policy 0100: APC School Expectations Statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s1000\">Series 1000: Community Relations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#p1100\">Policy 1100: Holiday Observance Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s5000\">Series 5000: Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#p5100\">Policy 5100: Sibling Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p5110\">Policy 5110: Home Schooling Enrollment Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p5120\">Policy 5120: Family Medical Sabbatical Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p5121\">Policy 5121: Family Educational Travel Sabbatical Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p5130\">Policy 5130: Montessori Model United Nations Participation Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p5131\">Policy 5131: Letter Writing Campaigns Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s6000\">Series 6000: Instruction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#p6100\">Policy 6100: Special Services and 504 Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"s0000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.kpurt6amil9k\"><\/a><strong>S<\/strong><strong>eries 0000: Philosophy-Goals-Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p0100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.go4h6uncf495\"><\/a><strong>Policy 0100: APC School Expectations Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Soldotna Montessori Charter School Academic Policy Committee supports and expects the implementation of these Montessori principles at SMCS. The monitoring of the implementation of these principles is the responsibility of the administrator. These principles will be reviewed, and possibly revised, annually. In addition, as a public school, SMCS is accountable to all state standards and mandated assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Multi-age Classrooms<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Montessori curriculum, with the exception of kindergarten, is delivered in three-year cycles in multi-age classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Hands-on Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our school emphasizes hands-on learning using concrete learning materials, including Montessori manipulatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Grace and Courtesy<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn to recognize and respect the rights and needs of themselves and others. Students are encouraged to solve problems using peaceful words and actions. School practices encourage self-regulation and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Field Studies<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Field studies encourage students to gain information and experience from the real world as well as apply their own knowledge in real world situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Understanding and Gaining Deep Respect for the Natural World<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our curriculum incorporates many opportunities to interact with the natural environment through instructional activities, research and field studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Global Understanding<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn about culture, global issues and the vast diversity of people and ideas in our world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Follow the Child<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instruction is differentiated according to individual student readiness, academic performance and student interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Community Service<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn to make a contribution to others and to society through community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Student Investigation and Research<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students conduct class and individual investigations as a common method for acquiring curriculum knowledge. Technology, library archives, guest speakers and field studies support student research efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Self-Direction and Student Accountability<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>S<\/em>tudents in all grades gain experience in time management and work responsibility. Students develop self-direction and accountability in their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Practical Life Skills<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children use Practical Life Skills to take care of the classroom, themselves and the environment. They also learn to properly utilize technology, manage time and organize effectively. Early practical life skills are also used to develop concentration skills, help develop fine and gross motor control and help develop impulse control. Practical life skills may also include learning to use technology, time management, and organization skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 3\/26\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: No Data<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: Spring 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"s1000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.itd4jqw6e076\"><\/a><strong>Series 1000: Community Relations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p1100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.tfs813pz5yfg\"><\/a><strong>Policy 1100: Holiday Observance Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMCS gladly acknowledges that our families are unique and valued members of our school and have a wide variety of personal, political and religious beliefs. That being said, we do not alter our curricular or instructional approach based on any given family belief system. If a family is truly not happy with our approach, they are free to enroll elsewhere although we certainly do not encourage or promote that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accommodate families by informing them of potentially conflicting activities so they can choose to have their child participate or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always possible to present content around the holidays in an informational format rather than a celebratory one. However, each teacher will decide how that goes in his\/her classroom and inform parents accordingly \u2013 taking care to communicate clearly and to exclude no one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 3\/26\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: No Data<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"s5000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.iqmqgyb73m7d\"><\/a><strong>Series 5000: Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Policy 5100: SMCS Enrollment Preference Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I. Eligibility for Enrollment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain class integrity and alignment with state standards, the following requirements apply to applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kindergarten Age Requirement: To be eligible to apply for and enter the SMCS enrollment lottery for Kindergarten, a student must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st of the enrollment school year. Students who will not meet this age requirement by September 1st are ineligible to apply for the lottery and will not be entered into the lottery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families who wish to consider the KPBSD option of Early Entrance per KPBSD Administrative Regulation (AR5111) are able to petition the district. Once early entrance status has been achieved, they may apply to the school via a general application to be placed on the waitlist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>II. Enrollment Preference (Lottery Exemptions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who meet the general eligibility requirements but whose applications exceed the capacity of the school or grade level will be chosen by random drawing (lottery), with the following exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Current Students:<\/span> Students currently enrolled in the school do not have to go through the lottery for continued enrollment in the subsequent year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Siblings:<\/span> Siblings of students currently enrolled in the school do not have to go through the lottery and will be accepted into the school as long as there are spots available.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event that the number of siblings applying to the school exceeds the number of students that can be accommodated by the school, the siblings will be chosen by lottery according to the lottery guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Definition of Sibling:<\/span> A sibling is defined as having one or both parents in common or is a stepbrother, stepsister, or other child for whom legal guardianship with parental right has been established and who resides in the same household. Documentation may be required to confirm sibling preferences. If the sibling withdraws from the school before the applicant is offered enrollment, priority status will be revoked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Staff Dependents:<\/span> Dependents of current SMCS staff members do not have to go through the lottery and will be enrolled into the school even if enrollment numbers are exceeded, unless enrollment would cause SMCS to exceed the Fire Marshall\u2019s capacity limit for the school.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Definition of SMCS Staff &amp; Dependents:<\/span> For the purposes of this policy, SMCS Staff is defined as certified or classified staff, hired by SMCS, working half time or greater in the school, for the current school year. SMCS Staff dependents are defined as a child for whom legal guardianship with parental rights has been established for the staff member and who resides in the same household. Documentation may be required to confirm parental rights. If the staff member ends employment with the school before the applicant is offered enrollment, priority status will be revoked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>III. Lottery Process and Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Verification:<\/span> The school reserves the right to request documentation (e.g., report cards or official student transcripts) to verify the student&#8217;s appropriate grade level prior to finalizing enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lottery Guidelines: <\/span>If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the capacity of the program, class, grade level, or building, acceptance will be determined by a random drawing, following the KPBSD-approved methodology for conducting lotteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Correction of Lottery Application and Grade Level Errors:<\/span> To maintain the integrity of the selection process, if a student&#8217;s lottery application contains an error regarding the student&#8217;s appropriate grade level, the lottery selection will be deemed void, and the application will be handled as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ineligibility Voids Selection:<\/span> A student&#8217;s selection through the random lottery process will be deemed void if the student is found to be ineligible for that grade level due to age, current grade placement, or having already successfully completed that grade level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Transfer to Correct Grade:<\/span> The application will be transferred to the lottery waitlist for the correct, corresponding grade level for which the student is eligible for the upcoming enrollment year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Placement Consequence:<\/span> To maintain the integrity of the waitlists for families who applied correctly, the transferred application will be placed at the end of the waitlist for the correct grade level. This placement is final, regardless of the position achieved in the initial, incorrect lottery drawing or the date of the original application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 4\/23\/26<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: 4\/23\/26<br>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p5110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.3xvtts4vxelq\"><\/a><strong>Policy 5110: Home Schooling Enrollment Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMCS recognizes that families may elect to move their child into a district-approved home-schooling program during the school year. To ensure adequate funding, stable enrollment, and classroom integrity, the following provisions apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Eligibility for Status Retention:<\/span> The option to remain enrolled at SMCS for up to two partial courses (e.g.,music and\/or physical education and other independent classes) and the right to reinstatement in the following school year is only applicable to students who have remained full-time at SMCS through the official State Enrollment Count date of the current year. This date is typically the end of October, as determined by KPBSD and State regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Early Withdrawal:<\/span> Students who withdraw from full-time status before the State Enrollment Count date are considered immediate exits from SMCS. These families will lose their continuing enrollment status and must re-apply to the school through the regular lottery process for any future admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Withdrawal After Count Date:<\/span> Full-time Montessori families who take the district option to home school after the State Enrollment Count date may choose to remain enrolled at SMCS for up to two courses as per district policy (BP5119 &amp; AR5119).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Restrictions on Return:<\/span> Families electing to home school mid-year may not return to full-time status at SMCS in the same school year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Reinstatement Process:<\/span> These families may opt to reinstate their full-time status by notifying the school of intent to return by the first Monday in March, for re-enrollment occurring at the beginning of the next school year.\u00a0 The school administrator will review the request and will consider class size and overall enrollment numbers when making the final determination of placement. Reinstatement also includes required student attendance on the first day of the next school year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Loss of Option: <\/span>Families that do not elect to return to full-time status in the year following their enrollment in home-school will permanently lose the option for full-time re-enrollment and must re-apply via the lottery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>SMCS requests two weeks&#8217; written notice for any mid-year change in enrollment status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 4\/23\/26<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: 4\/23\/26<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p5120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.lccl5qq49ioz\"><\/a><strong>Policy 5120: Family Medical Sabbatical Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Families may request a sabbatical leave from SMCS reserving the right for their student to return to SMCS after an extended absence due to a severe medical condition requiring long-term treatment out of state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The intent of this policy is to support families experiencing a medical crisis requiring a temporary move out of state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 1\/22\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: No Data<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p5121\"><strong>Policy 5121: Family Educational Travel Sabbatical Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Families enrolled for a minimum of three years may request a sabbatical leave from SMCS reserving the right for their student to return to SMCS after a one semester or one school year absence. Students are not guaranteed placement with the same teacher upon their return to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabbaticals will be granted for the purposes of family travel only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more than two students may be granted a Travel Sabbatical for any school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families must submit a written request for a Travel Sabbatical no later than the lottery enrollment deadline prior to the year of travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Travel Sabbaticals for more than two students are received, a lottery will be conducted to determine which two students will be granted the sabbatical. This lottery will be held in conjunction with the regular school lottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The intent of this policy is to support families who wish to enhance the educational opportunities for their school-aged children via travel.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 2\/19\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: 2\/19\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p5130\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.9j78mqk9clij\"><\/a><strong>Policy 5130: Montessori Model United Nations Participation Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The APC met to consider the pros and cons of sending SMCS students to the Montessori Model United Nations Conference in New York City. After a lengthy discussion the APC made a final decision to continue with the program on alternate years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The APC considered the variety of factors involved. Perhaps the factor that received the greatest scrutiny from the APC was the student selection process and student participation criteria. The APC acknowledged that student participation in this project must be limited. It is possible that students who are motivated to participate, are capable of the rigorous preparation and have the knack for public speaking might not be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was also acknowledged that not all students are interested in the project and\/or do not want to travel to NYC. Participation in the MMUN project will always be optional. However, all intermediate students are required (to) participate in the pre-selection activities due to the fact that persuasive writing, oral presentation and leadership development are part of our overall curriculum for all students. So, students may not opt out of the pre-selection assignments but they may opt out of the competitive selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The APC further determined that criteria for student selection will be established by the upper elementary teaching team. The upper elementary teaching team will make all student participation selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the APC made the decision to establish a local action project to engage students not participating in the MMUN in meaningful work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, students not participating in the MMUN project engaged in researching local and global hunger issues. These students conducted quality research and sponsored an Oxfam Hunger Project Dinner for our families and the community. There were nearly 100 people in attendance. This project, or a similar project, will be conducted each year that SMCS participates in MMUN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, activities at school during the week of MMUN travel constitute a break in normal school routine for students who remain at school. A series of \u201ccamps\u201d are offered. Students participate based on personal interest. The group also goes to the Nikiski Pool during the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 3\/26\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: No Data<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: No Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p5131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.t40502sonw6f\"><\/a><strong>Policy 5131: Letter Writing Campaigns Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMCS supports the development of social responsibility. We believe that a well-informed student opinion can have a powerful impact on adult decision-making. We encourage students to be proactive by using age-appropriate venues. Persuasive Letters to the Editor, letters to the governor, the mayor, a department head, etc. are on form of pro-social action. However, before engaging in a letter-writing campaign, or sending a letter requesting or suggesting a change or supporting a particular point of view, students who are writing as representatives of SMCS should be guided to take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research the situation and develop a position statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the research process, identify local expert resources that may have background information, data, or a rationale that is relevant to the student position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the local expert and ask for an interview or an appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions that will provide information and\/or reveal the rationale regarding the concern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If unsatisfied with the response, conduct further research to support your opinion or position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are satisfied that you have adequate and accurate information to take a well-reasoned stand, you may proceed with the letter-writing campaign after you have communicated your intent to publicize the concern with the local authorities you have been in contact with, including your teacher and the principal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldotna Montessori Charter School<\/strong><br><strong>Last Review Date: 3\/26\/19<\/strong><br><strong>Last Revision Date: No Data<\/strong><br><strong>Adopted: 3\/25\/09<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"s6000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.8r419d6kz8vq\"><\/a><strong>Series 6000: Instruction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p6100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/g.kpbsd.org\/smcs\/academic-policy-committee\/apc-school-policies?authuser=0#h.r64r7r7xp2s8\"><\/a><strong>Policy 6100: Special Services and 504 Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soldotna Montessori Charter School provides educational services in compliance with individual education plans (IEP) and 504 plans as required by law. When a student with an active IEP\/504 plan enrolls, a detailed assessment of the student\u2019s educational program and needs is made by the IEP team\/504 team and the school provides services to meet those needs within the scope of the IEP\/504. In compliance with IEPs\/504 plans, all students are served in the least restrictive environment. Special Education goals are the responsibility of the IEP team\/504 team, of which the parent\/guardians are an integral part.\u00a0 The IEP team\/504 team also includes the student, a certified special education teacher or 504 coordinator, a regular education teacher, a district representative, therapists, and others involved with the student\u2019s educational program, including other professionals, as applicable. SMCS addresses needs of students with limited English proficiency by working with the parent, teacher, and optimizing services in consultation and coordination with the district\u2019s EL Department. A specific plan to help the students work towards English proficiency is included in the student\u2019s individual learning plan. SMCS offers supplemental programming to enrich student learning opportunities for all students. Students identified by the district as \u201cgifted and talented\u201d have enrichment activities included in their individual learning plan. 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