Tenured teachers are evaluated every two years. The evaluation processes are determined through contractual agreements with the United Administrators of San Francisco, the United Educators of San Francisco, and the Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco. In order to provide a healthy climate, we have regulations consistent with the Student Behavior Handbook. Last year, at West Portal, no student was suspended for violations of those regulations. The district's professional development program provides training opportunities to enable new and experienced teachers to implement the district's core curriculum for all students, to update subject area expertise, and to acquire new instructional strategies.
Staff collaborates through and across grade levels.
In addition to professional growth in the content areas, staff continues to train in Multiple Intelligences, developmentally and culturally appropriate practices, second language acquisition strategies and authentic assessment. Quality of School Instruction and Leadership West Portal's positive learning environment promotes academic excellence for all students. High standards for student achievement and behavior are widely known. Encouragement, guidance, awards, recognition, and positive reinforcement foster enthusiasm for learning. There is a consistent homework and school discipline policy.