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 2024
Hawthorne School District
Los Angeles County
John Paterson, Principal
13838 Yukon Avenue, Hawthorne, CA, USA
(310) 676-1908
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 650. Grade Levels: 6-8.
School Demographics
Replicable Practices
BCMS is committed to continuous improvement, evidenced by investments in the Capturing Kids' Hearts program and updates to the PBIS program.
BCMS offers a variety of after-school activities, including sports, academic clubs, and the program.
Student-led groups like Kindbassadors and Friendship Club foster empathy, inclusion, and celebrate diversity.
Peer mediation, restorative justice practices, and bullying prevention programs contribute to a bully-free and inclusive culture
The heart of BCMS is our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy, featuring the renowned Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum.