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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.
Christensen Middle School
Redesignated: 2025
Designated 2022
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Alameda County
Brian Scharmann, Principal
5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
925 606-4702
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 640. Grade Levels: 6-8. Not a Title I School.
Replicable Practices
Measuring Engagement: Student engagement in activities & interventions is measured
Resource Co-Teaching: Co-teaching in the resource setting provides strong support
PBIS: Sitewide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
SEL & Mental Health: Social-Emotional Learning curricula, tiered mental health support
Standards-Based Grading: Standards-based grading is present in all curricular areas
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