The faculty believes that each student can succeed. Our school is academically oriented, providing every student with the educational programs necessary for them to develop a solid base in reading, math, social studies and science through innovative instructional practices. This report was developed by the principal and the staff of Sierra Avenue School and reviewed by parents and teachers of the School Site Council. If you would like additional information regarding the School Accountability Report, please feel free to call our school office. Classroom Discipline and Climate for Learning A schoolwide positive environment program designed to promote a high level of student responsibility is based on student knowledge of school rules and the consequence of both positive and disruptive behavior.
Teachers offer many forms of positive reinforcement to groups and individual students.
School pride is the focus of our students and staff. During the 1997-98 school year, Sierra Avenue School suspended 18 students for 28 incidents. We had no expulsions in 1997-98. School Description and Class Size Sierra Avenue School, located in the greater Oroville area, is one of three schools in the Thermalito Union School District. Sierra Avenue School Teacher Assignments Teachers assigned to Sierra Avenue School during the 1997-98 school year held the proper California teaching credentials or were given a board resolution authorizing them to teach the subjects they are assigned to teach.