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  • Creating inclusive school communities

The Exceptional Student Award

An Introduction

  • Breaking down barriers

  • Leading with courage

  • Building a more compassionate world

Presented by Parent Volunteer

Ann Carroll

anncarroll65@cox.net

An Exceptional Student is…

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The Special Education Community Advisory Committee presents yearly honorary awards to high school students who have made outstanding contributions in creating inclusive school communities.

With the guidance of Special Education Department Chairs and support of the PTSA, each High School Special Education Rep will select senior year students who authentically advocate for peers with disabilities.

CAC

School Staff

PTSA

Special Education Parent Rep

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The honorees are listed on the

CAC and PTSA websites.

Presentations of

award certificates are held at each

school’s Senior Awards Night.

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Presentation of Exceptional Student Awards

Senior Awards Night

San Juan Hills High School

2021 & 2022

Ann Carroll, Special Education Parent Volunteer,

and

Dr. Manoj Mahindrakar, Principal at SJHHS

Honoring student at year end SJHHS PTSA meeting

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Exceptional Student Award

The Community Advisory Committee

for the Capistrano Unified School District Special Education Local Plan Area and

San Juan Hills High School

wish to honor

One Amazing Kid

We recognize One Amazing Kid for outstanding contributions in creating an inclusive school community. We honor the dedication to authentically advocate for peers with disabilities. We celebrate the ability to break down barriers and lead with courage.

We commend the dynamic and diverse foundation being created for a more compassionate world.

We encourage One Special Kid to embrace the possibilities and continue to soar with brilliance.

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All CUSD High Schools are eligible to participate!

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Special Education

Community Advisory Committee

capocac@gmail.com

Follow Us @ CapoCAC

Interested? See our “How To Guide” on the CAC web page!