School Details
- Principal: Derek Swem
- District: Morongo Unified School District
- County: San Bernardino County
- Community: Suburban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
- Developmental Responsiveness - Mechanisms to assists students and families in getting access to wide range of supports (e.g., counselor, nurse, parent education)
- Organizational Structures and Processes - School leadership fosters and implements collaborative decision-making and a spirit of continuous quality improvement
- Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards
Description
Twentynine Palms Junior High School provides a supportive middle level experience focused on academic growth, strong relationships, and opportunities for students to become confident, responsible learners. Teachers work collaboratively to maintain high expectations while providing targeted academic and social emotional support that responds to the needs of young adolescents. Students can explore interests through electives, technology, visual and performing arts, athletics, clubs, and leadership opportunities that build creativity, teamwork, and perseverance. The school also emphasizes positive behavior, student voice, and a strong sense of belonging so learners feel connected to their peers, teachers, and school community. By combining rigorous instruction with meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom, Twentynine Palms Junior High School prepares students for success in high school and future learning. It is a welcoming community where students are encouraged to discover their strengths, take on new challenges, and grow with purpose.
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