A Disaster Preparedness Plan exists with designated staff responsibilities. The district requires annual evaluations for probationary teachers and at least biennial evaluations for permanent teachers. Adherence to curricular objectives. Other professional responsibilities. Teachers from Holly Avenue School participate regularly in professional development activities conducted by both the District and by consultants throughout the state.
All staff receive staff development in the new curricular areas.
School discipline policies are established by a committee, which includes staff members and parents, and are communicated to all students and parents. Students know classroom rules and understand that they will be held accountable for abiding by them. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their learning. Teachers provide a high degree of support. A school-wide emphasis is placed on cooperative learning as a means of promoting students development.