Ensuring small class size is our school district s highest priority and greatest challenge. We believe that social, emotional and academic growth are strongly enhanced by small class size. In order to provide students with as much individualized attention as possible, grade designated instructional aides, parent volunteers, senior volunteers, and student teachers are utilized in the classroom. As a community school, we rely on parent and community volunteers who enable us to provide students with more individual attention, special study programs, special equipment and supplies. Special Events helpers, After School sports boosters, classroom volunteers, playground volunteers, and After School Enrichment teachers.
Evaluation includes classroom observations and yearly goals completion.
Teachers in need of improvement are assisted in formulating and implementing professional developm ent plans. Counseling and Student Support Services Humboldt County Office of Education employs a school nurse and psychologist who provide services to students at Jacoby Creek School. In addition, the school supports funding for a counselor who provides services to students, classrooms, and through special outreach programs for school families. Jacoby Creek School provides a variety of special services for students who are identified as having special needs. The referral process normally begins by teacher request, although often parents and sometimes students will make referrals.