Schools

The student body in Live Oak Schools is multi-ethnic, with 50% Hispanic, 12% Asian including East Indian students, 36% Caucasian, and slightly over 1% Native American.

The Staff

We are very proud of the staff members that make up the Live Oak Unified School District family. Each one plays a valuable role in providing the best educational opportunities possible, either directly in the educational process or indirectly by helping to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.

Teachers receive training related to curriculum and instruction by attending workshops and conferences approved by the administration. The entire staff is provided opportunities and support to improve the skills needed to help students learn.

The Education Program

The Live Oak Unified School District is involved in developing a standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment system. Each school site is continually identifying and prioritizing suggestions for program improvements and targeted interventions.

Interventions include the following:

Individual reading tutoring
Music instruction K-12
Library open extended hours
ESL specialists at three sites
Migrant education support
School nurse
GATE
Student Study Teams
Counseling services
Special education services

The goals of the schools focus on reading, writing, and math proficiency. These priorities are rounded out by interesting courses in science, social science, the arts and physical education.

There is a high level of accountability to be able to demonstrate student success. Tests, work samples and senior projects are used to identify proficiency.