First, as curricular innovations are mandated by the California State Department of Education, a District initiative in that area is carried out to guarantee curriculum development and teacher training. Through the use of Summer Institute, District inservices and grade level meetings, each teacher receives training for the implementation of the District initiative. Secondly, each school also works on curricular refinements and provides appropriate staff training to ensure quality implementation. Finally, individual teachers are afforded the opportunity to pursue their own areas of interest through attendance at District-sponsored classes for college credit and courses and workshops outside the District. Thomas Olaeta School has a long history of outstanding achievement.
Students regularly compete in academic events and do very well.
Standards are high at Thomas Olaeta School. The curriculum is aligned with state frameworks and model curriculum guides for all subject areas. Each subject is reviewed on a seven-year cycle. Continual on-sight staff development is conducted. Thomas Olaeta School participates in the School Based Coordinated Program which is overseen by an elected School Site Council.