Tenured teachers are evaluated every other year, while first and second year teachers are evaluated annually. The evaluation includes scheduled and unscheduled classroom observations. The school discipline plan is reviewed annually by teachers and parents to make sure that it is having the desired impact on student behavior and improved student learning. Students are suspended for serious Education Code Violations. A review of this data shows the need for more analysis as to why so many referrals are given and to determine the effectiveness of the discipline policy.
Teachers provide a nurturing environment for effective learning to occur.
Positive reinforcement is emphasized. All students have appropriate textbooks. New reading, English and language arts materials were purchased for use beginning with the 1997-98 school year. Textbooks are selected from the state-approved list. Teachers participate in the selection process to insure that the books match our district curriculum and content standards.