CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH

Advisory System: A structured advisory program ensures that every student has a trusted adult advocate, while also providing time for targeted interventions, organization, and executive functioning. 

After-School Tutoring and Equitable Academic Intervention: Free after-school tutoring and intervention opportunities provide reteaching, skill reinforcement, and enrichment for all students, with targeted outreach for those identified through advisory grade monitoring.

Family Engagement and Multilingual Communication: Families receive training on using programs like JupiterEd, giving them real-time access to grades and a direct messaging system with teachers, ensuring proactive and transparent school-home communication.

Student Choice and Connection: Students self-select electives and participate in STEM and VAPA showcases which encourages engagement, ownership, and pride in learning.

Community Partnerships and Service Learning: Partnerships with companies like the Brain Observatory Lab, the Linda Vista Innovation Station, Paxton Patterson, and Project Lead the Way provide real-word career exploration experiences while service learning opportunities connect students to their community and promote civic responsibility.