Canyon Hills Junior High School coordinates data-informed instruction and intervention, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and family and community partnerships to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

El Rancho Charter School coordinates data-informed instruction and intervention, inclusive individualized services, and electives, clubs, arts, and athletics to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

La Paz uses culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, regular student-data review, and a daily tutorial period to expand access and provide timely support. Its Dot and Reverse Dot Process combines teacher observations with student feedback to identify students who may need a stronger connection with a caring adult. These practices are coordinated through MTSS to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School coordinates data-informed instruction and intervention, positive-behavior and restorative practices, and service learning and civic engagement to support academic growth and student well-being. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Yorba combines academic intervention, wellness services, technology access, and interdisciplinary learning to support student success. Trimester STEAM Days, Aspire Academy, and the Wellness and Toro Centers provide project-based learning, targeted literacy and mathematics support, counseling, and social-emotional resources. English learners and students with disabilities receive coordinated, inclusive services. Together, these opportunities strengthen access, confidence, relationships, and a lasting sense of belonging.

Orange County School of Computer Sciences combines STEM learning, social-emotional learning, and community partnerships to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Santiago Charter Middle School combines career and technical education pathways, a coordinated MTSS framework, and arts and performance opportunities to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Serrano Intermediate School combines collaborative professional learning communities, a coordinated MTSS framework, and clubs and enrichment to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Yorba Linda Middle School combines collaborative professional learning communities, schoolwide PBIS, and student leadership to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Pioneer Middle School combines collaborative professional learning communities, social-emotional learning, and student leadership to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities for students. Through supportive relationships, enrichment, and shared expectations, students build confidence, explore interests, strengthen skills, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.

Don Juan Avila Middle School combines career and technical education pathways, a coordinated MTSS framework, and student leadership to strengthen academic growth, student well-being, and belonging. Staff use these connected systems to identify needs, provide timely intervention, and create meaningful opportunities. Students gain multiple pathways to build confidence, explore interests, strengthen relationships, and develop a lasting sense of belonging.