Teachers from Holly Avenue School participate regularly in professional development activities conducted by both the District and by consultants throughout the state. All staff receive staff development in the new curricular areas. School discipline policies are established by a committee, which includes staff members and parents, and are communicated to all students and parents. Students know classroom rules and understand that they will be held accountable for abiding by them. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their learning.
Teachers provide a high degree of support.
A school-wide emphasis is placed on cooperative learning as a means of promoting students development. Parents are made aware of their children s progress through frequent and regular teacher-parent communication, and are considered as partners in the educational process. The school has many incentive activities and programs that promote self-esteem, academic achievement, and a positive learning environment. At both the district and school level, curriculum development activities take place. The district curriculum is reviewed and revised on a seven-year cycle established by the State Department of Education.