2023 Ellen Fletcher Middle School Palo Alto Unified School District Santa Clara County Melissa Howell, Principal Enrollment: 540. Grade Levels: 6-8. School Characteristics and 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

Indiana Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Susie Highley IMLEA_ED@iasp.org Participating Organizations Indiana Association of School Principals Indiana Middle Level Education Association 11025 E. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46229 317-759-4344 Email: IMLEA_ED@iasp.org State Website: https://imlea.org Joined National STW Program in 2009 Schools to Watch Application 2027 Application Instructions Indiana Schools to Watch (Initial Designation Year) Benjamin Franklin Middle School (2019) Cascade Middle School (2021) Center for Inquiry School 84 (2018) Christel House Academy South (2011) East Central Middle School (2018) East Washington Middle School (2019) Hazelwood Middle School (2015) Hebron Middle School (2012) Highland Hills Middle School (2015) Lebanon Middle School (2015) Northridge Middle School (2015) Plainfield Community Middle School (2023) Riverside Intermediate School Plymouth (2012) Rochester Middle School (2017) Scribner Middle School (2015) Shelbyville Middle School (2014) South Ripley Jr. High School (2016) Thomas Jefferson Middle School (2011) Triton Central Middle School (2010) Tri-West Middle School (2011)

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Georgia Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Camille McElroy cami_@bellsouth.net Linda Hopping lighthouselh@yahoo.com Participating Organizations Georgia Lighthouse Schools to Watch 4035 Post Gate Drive Cumming, GA 30040 Phone: (404) 317-1589 Email: lighthouselh@yahoo.com Joined National STW Program in 2002 Schools to Watch Application 2027 Application Instructions Georgia Schools to Watch (Initial Designation Year) Bagley Middle School (2015) Blake Bass Middle School (2025) Coastal Middle School (2016) Dawson County Middle School (2020) Holcomb Bridge Middle School (2013) Lee County Middle School East (2007) Lee County Middle School West (2007) Lee Middle School (2012) Liberty Middle School (2016) Marietta 6th Grade Academy (2013) Pickens Jr. High School (2009) Ridgeview Charter Middle School (2019) Rising Starr Middle School (2004) Risley Middle School (2016) South Forsyth Middle School (2019) The STEM Academy @ Bartlett (2018) Upson-Lee Middle School (2005) Waycross Middle School (2011) Webb Bridge Middle School (2024)

2017-2018 Ramay Junior High School 2016-2017 SCHOOL STATISTICS Designated in 2018 Community Size - Suburban School Enrollment - 652 Grade Levels - 7, 8 School Calendar - Traditional Free and Reduced Lunch 56% English Learners 7% Students With Disabilities 20% Demographics African American - 14% Asian - 2% Caucasian - 55% Filipino - 1% Hispanic - 16% Native American - 1% Pacific Islander - 1% Other - 0% Two or More - 9% School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Academic Excellence Ramay works to maintain a growth mindset where… students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Ramay implements the use of S.M.A.R.T. goals: specific, measurable, attainable, results focused, time driven… using live data through bi-weekly grade checks and discussions. Ramay gives students help before and after school and at lunch Ramay has implemented a No Zeros policy with many opportunities to redo work. Ramay addresses the individual needs of all learners through our PRIDE Time program…coteaching (SPED and ELL) to support all learners. Ramay tracks data… MAPS, Common formative and summative assessments, ACT Aspire, Electronic dashboard, PLC meetings, ELLEvation - ELD Curriculum Communicating with all stakeholders (emailing/calling parents, eschool, remind, google classroom, curriculum night) Ramay utilizes the PLC process… Training with Solution Tree, ID essential skills, Streamline common unit plans and pacing guides, Common formative assessments, Design differentiation opportunities, PRIDE time, Cross curricular collaboration. Ramay provides…Blended learning opportunities, Authentic learning opportunities, Curricula choices in 7th and 8th grades, Lessons designed to meet different learning styles, High Standards & Rigor. Developmental Responsiveness Ramay does Advisory daily with Advisory lessons about… Character building, team building, academic support, customized guidance, soft skills, behavior, reset lessons for adolescent brains. Ramay utilizes Interdisciplinary teams… Discuss students, meet with students, and recognize student’s needs. Ramay provides Student opportunities to be involved in school and community, Clubs, Service learning. AT Ramay we provide access to a full-time school Nurse, school counselors, school resource officer, on-site therapists, social workers, school psychologist, speech therapist, academic interventionist. Ramay uses Counselor lessons through classes and Needs assessment at the beginning of school and throughout the year. Ramay Promotes healthy eating… FACS “my plate”… Physical education opportunities, PE classes, sports, Career Development (health, academic and career success) and access to Clubs and organizations to kids students involved and connected (more than 20). Social Equity Ramay works to build relationships & rapport with all stakeholders. Ramay practices the concept of Ramay PRIDE (Being Respectful, Responsible and Safe) our Common schoolwide expectations, LiveSchool tracking system… RTI- A and RTI -B teams. At Ramay we value diversity and Share culture and traditions… Foreign Language Weeks, World festival in Spring, Hispanic Heritage month, Black History month, Arkansas History month. Ramay provides Extra-curricular opportunities… Field trips, Guest speakers, conferences, literacy nights, athletic events, and social events. Organizational Support Ramay uses its organizational structure to provide opportunities for teachers and students to flourish and give a voice to all through… Advisory Teams, Common planning times, Teacher leaders, Leadership team, Transition extravaganza for upcoming 7th graders, Advisory - small size - all educators, PBIS teams, The Tribe - student voice and student leadership, Student Council, building wide communication and celebrations.

Texas Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Dr. Joe Coleman coleman@tassp.org Participating Organizations TASSP 305 East Huntland STE 300 Austin, TX 78752 512.443.2100 ext. 8505 Fax: 512.442.3343 Website: tassp.org Joined National STW Program in 2010 Schools to Watch Application 2027 Application Instructions Texas Schools to Watch (Initial Designation Year) Acton Middle School (2017) Angleton Junior High School (2025) Ann M.Garcia-Enriquez Middle School (2024) Armando Chapa Middle School (2011) Atlanta Middle School (2020) Austin Middle School Stem Magnet (2020) B.L. Gray Junior High School (2019) Bernarda Jaime Jr. High (2024) Berry Miller Junior High School (2019) Beverly Hills Intermediate School (2014) Bill Sybert School (2022) C.W. Worthington Middle School (2025) Capt. Mark T. Voss Middle School (2022) Central Heights Middle School (2024) Chisholm Trail Middle School (2011) Chisolm Trail Middle School (2026) Chisum Middle School (2026) Clint Junior High School (2024) Coakley Middle School (2026) Cockrill Middle School (2015) Col. John Ensor Middle School (2021) Colleyville Middle School (2020) Crockett Middle School (2026) Danny Jones Middle School (2019) Decker Middle School (2017) Dolph Briscoe Middle School (2026) Earnesteen Milstead Middle School (2021) Eastlake Middle School (2026) El Campo Middle School (2025) Elliott Grant Middle School (2026) Elmer G. Bondy Intermediate School (2021) Fort Settlement Middle School (2020) Foster Middle School (2026) Freeport Intermediate School (2020) Gene Pike Middle School (2012) George A. Thompson Intermediate School (2025) Granbury Middle School (2024) Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (2024) Haltom Middle School (2020) Harwood Junior High School (2017) Hillwood Middle School (2015) Homer J. Morris Middle School (2026) Horizon Middle School (2024) Hudson Bend Middle School (2014) Hurshel Antwine Middle School (2025) Hurst Junior High School (2019) Judson STEAM Academy (2021) Kenneth White Jr. High (2025) Liberty Hill Middle School (Intermediate) (2020) Lincoln Middle School (2023) Lone Oak Middle School (2011) Lonnie B. Keller Middle School (2015) Marshall Kendrick Middle School (2023) McMeans Junior High School (2015) Melillo Middle School (2017) Melissa Middle School (2016) Midway Middle School (2020) Montwood Middle School (2024) Morris Middle School (2022) Murphy Middle School (2014) New Boston Middle School (2024) Park View Intermediate School (2024) Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle School (2022) R. O'Hara Lanier Middle School (2021) Ricardo Estrada Middle School (2020) Rogers Middle School (2020) Sabine Middle School (2024) Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School (2023) San Jacinto Intermediate School (2022) Schimelpfenig Middle School (2019) Scoggins Middle School (2017) Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School (2016) Seven Lakes Junior High School (2016) Sharyland North Junior High School (2016) Simon Middle School (2014) Socorro Middle School (2021) South Texas ISD Prep Academy (2012) South TX Rising Scholars Academy (2024) Specialist Rafael Hernando III Middle School (2017) SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School (2025) Sycamore Springs Middle School (2021) Timberview Middle School (2017) Trautmann Middle School (2019) Trent Middle School (2020) Trinity Springs Middle School (2020) Valley View Early College (2019) Venus Middle School (2026) Wayside Middle School (2024) William D. Slider Middle School (2021) WoodCreek Junior High School (2026) Woodgate Intermediate School (2020)

2023 E.O. Green Jr. High School Hueneme Elementary School District Ventura County Irma Melgoza-Vasquez, Principal Enrollment: 1,066. Grade Levels: 6-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Nine-year Spanish-English dual language immersion student cohorts (K-8) Social-emotional program helps students discuss emotions, social interactions, choices Teacher-provided instructional support for students below grade level CTE pathways align with local high school SEL advisory period embedded into all students’ schedules

2017-2018 Cabot Middle School South 2017-2018 SCHOOL STATISTICS Designated in 2012 Re-Designated in 2015, 2018 Community Size - Rural School Enrollment - 779 Grade Levels - 5, 6 School Calendar - Traditional Free and Reduced Lunch 46% English Learners 2% Students With Disabilities 15% Demographics Hispanic 7% White 84% African American 3% Asian 1% Native American 1% Pacific Islander 0% Filipino 0% Two or More 3% Other 0% School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Academic Excellence Cabot Middle School South has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy as a High Achieving Overall Middle School, performing within the top 10% of schools in Arkansas on standardized testing for the last four years. After emphasizing writing across the curriculum for one academic year Interim assessments are utilized in all subject areas to drive instruction. A Wacky Wednesday schedule has been developed to include project based learning, clubs, response to intervention, and enrichment. R.E.A.L. Squad, an extended learning opportunity, has been implemented twice a week in order to address student needs in the areas of literacy, math, and English language learning. A homework lab is available each morning before school. Developmental Responsiveness CBI (Community Based Instruction) provides experiences with outside businesses and important community locales. Other special services offered are resource, inclusion, self-contained, LAB (Learning Appropriate Behaviors), and Gifted and Talented. Students are given voice and choice with project based learning and clubs. Community partnerships provide service learning through clubs. Transitions are addressed with tours/visits from elementary schools and to the junior high and with participation in a Junior High Fair and a Step Up Day orientation. Further, Open House, Middle School 101, and Advisory are provided as opportunities to address middle school topics with parents and students. Social Equity Forty-five different clubs sponsored by teachers, parents, and community leaders are offered for students to choose from for each semester. R.E.A.L. Panther assemblies are held each month to spotlight students in the areas of respect, exploration, achievement, and leadership. An extra recess has been added to the daily schedule in order to promote social engagement and to intervene with struggling students. Diversity and equity are represented through club topics led by club sponsors of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. Students are given opportunities to cultivate compassion for others through several clubs as well. ESL (English as a Second Language) students are provided minutes with a part time ESL certified teacher and a paraprofessional as additional support in the growth of the English language. Organizational Support The school schedule has built in time for adults to collaborate and grow professionally. Professional Learning Communities with departments and teams and a Leadership Committee are set up to encourage adult learning and to analyze data, student growth, and curriculum. Weekly intervention time creatively involves all adults (classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, Encore teachers). Transportation is offered for the R.E.A.L. Squad after school program in order to ensure availability to all students recommended. Weekly schedules address grade level needs. Fifth grade has a 75 minute block schedule with students rotating classes as an advisory. Sixth grade models a junior high schedule that allows them to switch classes and mix with different students other than those within their advisory classes. All students are enrolled in an advisory course. Members of the faculty take turns planning weekly lessons that will benefit the whole child.

2023 East Avenue Middle School Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Alameda County Jesse Hansen, Principal Enrollment: 547. Grade Levels: 6-8. School Characteristics and Replicable Practices PLCs: Common essential standards, assessments, rubrics, and reteaching Engage students through clubs, intramurals, and social events Wellness center and tiered social and emotional support Students plan recognitions for contributions of diverse students Data analysis identifies areas of need and the impact of interventions

Oregon Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Gail Anderson ganderson@rsd7.net Beth Madison omlaboard@gmail.com Participating Organizations Oregon Schools to Watch Oregon Middle Level Association c/o Coalition of Oregon School Administrators 707 13th St SE, Suite 100 Salem, OR 97301 Joined National STW Program in 2025 Schools to Watch Application 2027 Application Instructions Oregon Oregon is contributing at the national level and is here to support other states.

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Florida Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Alicia Harp aliciaharp@gmail.com Participating Organizations Florida Schools to Watch Joined Schools to Watch in 2024 Schools to Watch Application 2027 Application Instructions Florida Schools to Watch (Initial Designation Year) Hidden Oaks K-8 School (2025) Plumosa School of the Arts (2026)