OPEN HOUSE
One evening towards the beginning of the school year, there is an "open house." This is a time where caregivers, families, and friends of students can tour the campus and see the classrooms. Springall Staff is there to answer questions. Usually there is a short presentation in the motor room.
HOLIDAY POTLUCK
In December, right before winter break, is the Holiday Potluck. Family and friends of students are invited. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share with others. Usually there are presentations by students. This may include a play starring students from different classrooms.
AWARDS NIGHT
Awards night is a semi-formal event held in June. All students receive an award for the participation in the Springall program. Students might receive an award for their academic achievements, behavior achievements and motor achievements. Some even earn awards for participation in communication, and occupational therapy.
PROM
As a celebration at the end of the year, students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend our annual Prom. Prom is usually scheduled for the night before the graduation ceremony. Because the prom is held off site; students must buy tickets to the prom, all the money collected goes towards the cost of renting the location, food, and music.
SENIOR WEEK
Senior Week is four days of special activities just for our 12th grade students. Students vote on which activities to have each day. In the past years, students have chosen to go to Boomers, the Park and even Sea World. Senior Week ends with the High School Prom and Graduation. Our 12th graders either have to raise money to pay for these events or pay for the cost each event.
GRADUATION
On graduation day students completing their high school program will be participating in graduation ceremonies. Families and friends are invited to celebrate this special occasion. Caps, gowns and tassels are provided by Springall Academy. Participating in the ceremony is very special to all of us. Some students who participate in the ceremony still have additional courses to complete after graduation ceremonies, which can be obtained through participation in our PLUS program.
CLUB 45
Club 45 is a group of students and staff that get together at least once a month. They discuss issues important to the students.
You must be on Level Four or Five (Independent) to participate (Levels 3 and 4 for elementary students). The student "represents" their classroom and the school at the meetings. The members are role models for the other students. They are our student leaders.
They bring any ideas or comments from their classmates to the meeting. Whoever attends the meeting shares the information with the rest of their classmates.
Club 45 is a group run by the students for the students. Club 45 sponsors snack sales to raise money for school projects. In the past, Club 45 has sponsored such things as: Award's Night decorations, a new microwave for the kitchen, Level Four Fridays, and new uniforms for our Flag Football and Basketball team. Club 45 students plan many field trips for themselves throughout the year.
FRIDAY CLUBS
Friday clubs are a great opportunity for students to be involved in. This is reinforcing for students and an opportunity for them to be engaged in learning and activities that they might not otherwise have access to. Clubs meet every Friday for an hour. Friday Clubs can include music, art, computer, Spanish, cooking, chess, etc. The clubs have provided another level of enrichment for the students at Springall.
PRO KIDS GOLF PROGRAM
Ernie Wright, a Chargers offensive tackle in the 1960’s, began a dream in 1984 to transform a par-3 golf course at Colina Park, at 52nd and El Cajon Boulevard. His dream was for disadvantaged kids to learn about respect and integrity through the game of golf. He wanted to create people who would have good moral values, appreciate education, and go on to become productive members of society. He wanted to make a bigger impact on society than his football career, and so began the birth of the Pro Kids Golf Academy. His dream has now become a reality and is being reproduced across the country.
Students on Level 3, 4 and 5 are invited to participate in the program for the 1-hour lessons with our own Professional Golf Instructor. Once the students take 6 lessons they are eligible to take a written test and on course test. Once passing the two tests they receive their own I.D. Card which gives them free access to the course 7 days a week. There is a computer room as well as a small library and snack bar.
Caregivers are encouraged to go and check out the Pro Kids Golf Academy. It is so exciting to see how dreams can become reality and have such a positive effect on society. Springall Academy is now benefiting from the Mr. Wright’s contributions.
CAPSES SPORTS LEAGUE
Springall is one of the founding schools that participate in the CAPSES Sports League. We are proud to have a Flag football team, a basketball team and a softball team compete against the other teams in our league. Many of our students are also outstanding athletes; joining the team is an outstanding venue to showcase their talents.
