School Details
- Principal: Amy Varricchio
- District: Capistrano Unified School District
- County: Orange County
- Community: Suburban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
- Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
- Social Equity - Diverse cultures are reflected in our school's curriculum, media center, activities, and faculty support
Description
Don Juan Avila Middle School offers a thoughtful middle grades experience where students build strong skills while discovering new interests. English language arts focuses on close reading, discussion, and evidence based writing with regular drafting and revision. Math develops fluency and reasoning through guided practice, collaborative problem solving, and targeted intervention when needed. Science classes emphasize inquiry with labs, data analysis, and projects that connect learning to everyday phenomena. Social studies strengthens research, civic thinking, and speaking skills through presentations and structured debates. Students benefit from advisory and consistent routines that support organization, goal setting, and positive choices. Enrichment opportunities such as band, choir, art, theater, robotics, and after school clubs help students grow confidence and community. Families can feel welcomed by the care and high expectations shared across campus.
Contact Us
- 949-362-0348
- amvarricchio@capousd.org
- djams.capousd.org/
