Unexcused absences were less than one percent. Our district has reduced class size in first, second and third grades to a ratio of 20 students to one teacher and will do the same in kindergarten. Class size reduction is a priority of Hueneme School District and the Hueneme teachers' association. There are 13 credentialed teachers at Beach. All staff are teaching within their area of preparation.
None are on emergency credential.
Ninety percent of the teaching staff have Master's Degrees and the teaching experience of the staff averages 25 years. All students have access to a variety of learning experiences and materials. Substitutes for school business days allowed staff to develop entry level skills or expertise in areas of interest, to broaden their experiences, to apply new techniques and strategies in the classroom, and to serve as trainers for other staff members. This allows the District to provide assistance when and where it is most needed. Specialist 2 days ea.