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.
Designated 2022
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Orange County
Beth Fisher, Principal
5350 Fairmont Boulevard , Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7400
School Characteristics
Community: Suburban. Enrollment: 580. Grade Levels: 7-8. Not a Title I School.
School Demographics
Asian 14.7 %, Hispanic or Latino 37.8 %, White 40.3 %. Free/reduced lunch: 34.60%. Students with disabilities: 8.51%. English learners: 6.70%.
Replicable Practices
Online Supports: 24/7 online tutoring, writing feedback, and Nearpod for engagement
Response to Intervention: Tier 1 study skills, tutoring, counseling, extracurriculars
Teacher Clarity: Expectations for learning and outcomes are clear to all students
Principal Advisory Team: Home visits, staff culture building, parent communication
Student Voice: ASB town halls, improvement science empathy interviews