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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 2023
Palo Alto Unified School District
Santa Clara County
Melissa Howell, Principal
655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA
(650) 856-9810
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 540. Grade Levels: 6-8.
School Demographics
Replicable Practices
Inclusive community with respect for diversity Unique bell schedule with alternating course choices for learning, intervention, enrichment Weekly PRIME SEL period with lessons reviewed by counselors and teacher leaders Common team prep times allow for teacher teaming and collaboration Flexible support structures support a variety of student needs
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