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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.
Nellie Coffman Middle School
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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