Teachers are also provided opportunities to attend local conferences and workshops provided by the Orange County Department of Education. Restructured and School Based Coordinated Program days are utilized for staff development and teacher planning. Administrators evaluate teachers based on State Education Code requirements, provisions of the certificated teacher agreement and district policy. Teachers are conferenced with at least twice during the school year to discuss professional goals and objectives. Formal observations of teacher lessons are done on a regular basis.
Teachers receive feedback on their performance.
Climate for Learning Pacific Drive School provides an educational environment which encourages maximum learning and positive student behavior. Students are rewarded for academic achievements through Awards Assemblies, Student of the Month, Honor Roll, and individual classroom recognition programs. The school wide discipline program focuses on appropriate consequences for a person's actions. Detentions, community service, positive reinforcements, contracts, and parent involvement are the primary tools used to encourage appropriate behavior. Noon sports, Student Council, Pep Squad, and the DARE program are methods to provide and encourage positive behavior.