CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH
California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League
of Educators, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
Designated 2022
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Orange County
Beth Fisher, Principal
5350 Fairmont Boulevard , Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7400
School Characteristics
Community: Suburban. Enrollment: 580. Grade Levels: 7-8. Not a Title I School.
School Demographics
Asian 14.7 %, Hispanic or Latino 37.8 %, White 40.3 %. Free/reduced lunch: 34.60%. Students with disabilities: 8.51%. English learners: 6.70%.
Replicable Practices
Online Supports: 24/7 online tutoring, writing feedback, and Nearpod for engagement
Response to Intervention: Tier 1 study skills, tutoring, counseling, extracurriculars
Teacher Clarity: Expectations for learning and outcomes are clear to all students
Principal Advisory Team: Home visits, staff culture building, parent communication
Student Voice: ASB town halls, improvement science empathy interviews