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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.

New School: 2023
Designated 2023
Palm Springs Unified School District
Riverside County
Melissa Galataud, Principal
34603 Plumley Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 951. Grade Levels: 6-8.
Replicable Practices
Advisory develops student/staff relationships through facilitated SEL STEAM technology center with drones, coding, robotics Literacy: books that reflect students’ lives, family literacy night, independent reading Wellness center/garden: safe spaces to decompress/access mental health services Robust AVID and AVID Excel programs for college preparation
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