The school's liability carrier and the local fire department inspect each facility annually. Disaster preparedness plans are developed and monthly fire drills are practiced, as well as four earthquake drills per year. The school atmosphere at Cesar Chavez is intended to promote a learning environment that is conducive to both students and staff. Expectations for each classroom are established by each teacher and communicated to the parents in writing and in parent conferences. A schoolwide discipline plan has been established that has both positive and negative consequences.
Students receive a reward when they are given a Thunderbolt.
Each track has three award assemblies a year. The Corona-Norco Unified School District's Learning Support Services Division reviews and updates the District's curriculum annually. These Standards are based on the California State Content and Performance Standards. District Academic Standards have been adopted in Reading, Writing, Science, History, Mathematics, and Listening and Speaking. The Standards define what students should know and be able to do at the end of their grade level in each subject.