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.
Nicolet Middle School
Designated 2026
Banning Unified School District
Riverside County
Cami L. Thomas, Principal
101 E Nicolet St, Banning, CA 92220, USA
951-922-0280
School Characteristics
Grades Served: 6-8; Enrollment 980
Replicable Practices
PAAC Track system where we require the following of all students in order to be eligible for events/rewards: no more than 5 tardies, no more than 2 unexcused absences a quarter; no more than 1 teacher referral and no off campus suspensions; no D-F grades
Streamlined documentation for tracking student discipline and other means of correction
High standards for staff for accountability to ensure equitable practice across campus
Intentional use of School Site Council to increase community engagement
Clarity through visibility: present on social media, multiple means of communicating with families, easy access to the principal/site to get connected to resources "