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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Animo Florence-Firestone Middle School
New School 2023
Designated 2023
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Joshua Hartford, Principal
8255 Beach Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 565-3280
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 450. Grade Levels: 7-8.
Replicable Practices
Mixed grade-level math intervention leveled by student need
Advisory class facilitates academic mindset and social-emotional growth
Double-literacy and Double-STEM schedule for all students
Weekly PD and collaboration time without extending the work day
Reverse referrals: Push-in support so that students stay in class
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