Many special activities are held at George White Elementary in Laguna Niguel throughout the year to encourage students to participate in STEAM-based learning and make healthy choices. STEAM Night and Red Ribbon Week are two of the schoolwide events held every year to bring students, families and teachers together to participate in hands-on science demonstrations and projects in a community-building manner. In addition to these types of activities, George White Elementary School participates in initiatives through the Capistrano Unified School District that acknowledge educators for their contributions to the success of students within their schools.

Q1. Are there after-school care options or before-school care programs at George White Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. The school generally provides extracurricular programs through contractors who have been approved by the district and allow students to be involved in a supervised activity before the beginning of the school day and after the end of the school day. Different factors impact the availability of the program from year to year based on demand.

Q2. What type of enrichment opportunities are provided for students at George White Elementary?

Ans. Students can take advantage of a variety of extracurricular opportunities such as music, visual arts, STEM-related activities, and clubs. Generally, staff members, parent organizations, and community partners support the programs.

Q3. Is there parent involvement at George White Elementary School?

Ans. Parent participation is clearly visible throughout the school. Families support school programs by being involved in the Parent-Teacher Association, volunteering in the classroom, supporting fundraising initiatives, and attending events that support student programs.

Q4. What kind of technology is available to students?

Ans. Classrooms contain technology such as student devices, interactive displays, and digital learning programs that are used to support reading, mathematics, and research-based instructional practices.

Q5. How does the school support student well being and safety?

Ans. The school keeps health and safety protocols, such as having staff supervise children when they arrive and leave as well as monitoring the building, creating programs that promote good behaviour and positive social development, and creating a safe environment for students to learn in.