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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH

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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.
Sequoia Middle School - Fresno

Designated 2022

Fresno Unified School District

Fresno County

Allyson Burns, Principal

4050 E Hamilton Ave, Fresno, CA 93702, USA

(559) 457-3210

School Characteristics

Enrollment: 820. Grade Levels: 7-8.

School Demographics

African American 3.5%, Asian 11.5%, White 1.6%, Hispanic 82.9%, Other .5%

Replicable Practices

  • School-wide Clarity: Intentional planning, criteria for success, explicit language, mentor text

  • Interdisciplinary Teams: Focus on skills that reinforce connections between areas of study

  • English Learner Teaching & Learning: Explicit language instruction for text construction

  • Culture and Climate Team: Student connection, celebrations of middle school success

  • Success Period: 30 minutes daily for flexible grouping & MTSS Tier 2 teaming structure

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