
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.
Lakeside Middle School

Designated 2026
Val Verde Unified School District
Riverside County
Shresia Kenney, Principal
27720 Walnut Ave, Perris, CA 92571, USA
951-443-2440
School Characteristics
Grades Served: 7-8; Enrollment 1,070
Replicable Practices
WIN Time (What I Need): A weekly built-in intervention and enrichment block that flexibly groups students based on real-time data, ensuring every learner receives timely support or challenge.
PBIS with ROAR Expectations: A schoolwide system (Respectful, Organized, Accountable, Resilient) reinforced through rallies, incentives, and restorative practices that creates a positive and replicable school culture.
AVID WICOR Integration: Consistent use of AVID strategies across content areas to embed rigor, literacy, and academic discourse, a practice that can be replicated in any schoolwide instructional framework.
Student-Led Conferences: Students take ownership of their learning by leading conferences with families, reinforcing accountability, reflection, and student voice.
Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways: Expanded elective offerings in robotics, coding, sports medicine, agri-science, and digital media connect students to high school and career readiness."