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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League
of Educators, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Designated 2022
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno County
Allyson Burns, Principal
4050 E Hamilton Ave, Fresno, CA 93702, USA
(559) 457-3210
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 820. Grade Levels: 7-8.
School Demographics
African American 3.5%, Asian 11.5%, White 1.6%, Hispanic 82.9%, Other .5%
Replicable Practices
School-wide Clarity: Intentional planning, criteria for success, explicit language, mentor text
Interdisciplinary Teams: Focus on skills that reinforce connections between areas of study
English Learner Teaching & Learning: Explicit language instruction for text construction
Culture and Climate Team: Student connection, celebrations of middle school success
Success Period: 30 minutes daily for flexible grouping & MTSS Tier 2 teaming structure
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