Communication at Laurelwood
For direct, open, and respectful problem solving, begin with the person closest to the situation.
- Classroom teacher
- School principal
- School Site Council and/or PTA
- Santa Clara Unified School District
School Site Council
The School Site Council represents parents, teachers, and classified staff. It reviews the Single Plan for Student Achievement and school improvement priorities.
Meetings are open to the public and generally take place several times during the school year.
PTA advocacy
National PTA has a long history of influencing child-focused policy, including kindergarten, child labor laws, school lunch programs, and juvenile justice.
District and special education advocacy
The SCUSD Community Advisory Committee advises on special education priorities and parent education. The Board of Trustees establishes district goals, budgets, curriculum, staffing, and facilities policy.