Decisions regarding the quality of the instructional program are made by the staff, which is organized into curriculum committees for language arts, math, and science. Each committee refers to the state frameworks, the school plan, and other research when making recommendations for staff training and purchasing instructional materials. The Leadership Team meets to prepare and monitor the implementation of the school plan containing the year s goals and objectives for student improvement. The plan contains goals for students with special needs, goals for categorical programs and goals for reclassification of students who are English language learners. In a continuous effort to improve the instructional program, parents are given opportunities to share suggestions and concerns at regular meetings of the School Site Council.
Parent involvement is very high at Juarez.
The pride that the community and staff take in the school is evident and has a positive effect on how students view their school experience. A large number of parent volunteers participate daily in classroom activities. The Juarez PTA is very active, offering enormous support to the school program. With the goal of increased student success, staff development remains a District priority. Opportunities for staff development are available at both the school and the District levels and through county and state conferences.