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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.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
New School: 2023
Designated 2023
Desert Sands Unified School District
Riverside County
Deborah Dolan, Principal
74200 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 1,350. Grade Levels: 6-8.
Replicable Practices
Tier 1 supports include guidance lessons and SEL integration in all courses Parent engagement through Latino literacy and counselor coffee programs Strong electives including one CTE pathway Novel study-based humanities program Incoming family induction process facilitates a smooth transition
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