At present there is one custodial position. We have a large grassy area for play as well as adequate blacktop space. The staff is provided school site monies to attend workshops and conferences that are approved by the administrator. Teachers attend professional improvement programs on weekends and during vacation time, as well as during the school year. Rancho Tehama Elementary School prides itself on having a positive school environment.
Students are proud of their school and enthusiastic about attending.
School rules are communicated to students and parents at the start of each school year. Methods of behavior consequences and positive rewards are used to encourage safe, cooperative playground behavior. The Rancho Tehama Elementary staff for the 1997-98 school year implemented the Success For All Reading Program in conjunction with the State adopted Harcourt Brace Reading series. Cooperative classroom behavior and discipline is achieved though various adaptations of assertive discipline and taking the time to help children resolve conflicts through communication. Rancho Tehama Elementary staff constantly assess the curriculum in relationship to the State Frameworks.