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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.
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School

Designated 2025
Garden Grove Unified School District
Orange County
Bill Gates
9802 Bishop Place, Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663-6218
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 725; Grade Levels: 7-8
Replicable Practices
Conduct PDSA Cycle of inquiry for teaching practices.
Use PBIS strategies to foster a positive school community.
Plan Advisement lessons throughout the year that support student personal skill development and lead to Life Long success..
Collect student feedback every Advisement Lesson to inform future practices.
Utilize English Learn progress monitoring and employ mentor practices.
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