Permanent teachers are evaluated every two years and probationary teachers are evaluated each year. Student involvement is also promoted through an active student council and students are recognized at school wide assemblies for participation in special programs and for being chosen students of the week and month. Intermediate students have the opportunity to participate in intramural sports at lunch time. Our sixth grade basketball team competes against other area schools. Our school track team is very competitive, and students participate in local and regional events.
Appropriate behavior is maintained through an assertive discipline program.
First, as curricular innovations are mandated by the California State Department of Education, a District initiative in that area is carried out to guarantee curriculum development and teacher training. Through the use of Summer Institute, District inservices and grade level meetings, each teacher receives training for the implementation of the District initiative. Secondly, each school also works on curricular refinements and provides appropriate staff training to ensure quality implementation. Finally, individual teachers are afforded the opportunity to pursue their own areas of interest through attendance at District-sponsored classes for college credit and courses and workshops outside the District. Thomas Olaeta School has a long history of outstanding achievement.