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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.
Simons Middle School
Designated 2025
Pomona Unified School District
Los Angeles County
Tara Noelte
900 East Franklin Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 397-4544
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 566; Grade Level: 6-8
Replicable Practices
Daily Huddle Up meeting to make sure all support staff are on the same page and ready for the day.
Song played last minute of passing period as to reminder for students to get to class before the bell.
Community Schools and mentoring partnerships.
Teacher-Led Cohorts (TLC) fostering teacher efficacy around supporting and improving student achievement.
Counselors data driven approach utilizing the ASCA model to support students' social-emotional, academic, and college and career readiness.
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