This basic allocation is augmented by support from the MV-LA Education Foundation and other categorical grant resources. Our policy is to hire the best and brightest teachers. The district's staff is comprised of 160 credentialed teachers. While 9 teachers are on emergency credentials and 1 is teaching outside his subject area, there are no teachers teaching without credentials. Qualified substitute teachers are also available when needed.
Professional development is a high priority.
The district provides 4 staff development days to help teachers stay current in their subjects and to learn about the latest theories relative to effective teaching. A rigorous teacher evaluation system and ongoing curriculum institutes ensure instructional programs of the highest quality. Another example of our district's commitment to academic excellence and to student support is our full-service counseling program. Safety statistics continue to compare favorably to other high schools in our county. Our staff is committed to providing a safe environment, where students and staff can focus on teaching and learning as their first priority.