The district provides grade level subject area and special inservice opportunities for professional improvement. Administrators evaluate teachers annually based on State Education Code requirements, provisions of the certificated contract agreement and district policy. Restructured days provide opportunities for professional growth. Climate for Learning Golden Hill School provides an educational environment which encourages learning and positive behavior skills. The schoolwide discipline program focuses on appropriate consequences for a person's actions.
Parent involvement is a primary tool used to promote appropriate behavior.
Leadership, proactive instruction in interpersonal skills, established behavior and interpersonal development standards are used to keep students and parents informed of expectations and student growth. There is a comprehensive network of student aides, tutors, cross age buddy programs, and volunteers at Golden Hill. Learning environment was an area of commendation on our last school quality review. This year's district and site level curriculum development and training have focused on the implementation of the Science Framework, Math materials selection, and the alignment of the Language Arts Program to insure a balanced approach to language arts instruction. Performance assessment is now being used at most schools across many areas of the curriculum.