It is very important to staff and administration at Palla School to provide a positive school climate for learning. We have established a School Leadership Team of teachers from various grade levels to meet and plan ways to promote an environment in which students are motivated to learn, have a positive attitude, and display positive behavior. A school-wide positive discipline plan is in place. Students are recognized for both positive behavior and academic achievement weekly with caught being good drawings and trimester rewards for a variety of achievements. All classrooms have specific discipline policies with classroom rules, consequences, and positive reinforcements.
Many teachers communicate with parents through written progress reports or by phone.
An Alternate Educational Program is in place for students who choose to behave inappropriately while at school. Also, built into the AEP is time for the students to reflect on their decisions and to plan to make better decisions in the future. Our district has policies regarding homework assignments, tardiness, and truancy adopted by our school board. We cooperate with the Kern County Department of Probation and follow their guidelines regarding truancy and tardiness. We feel it is very important for students to develop self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.