Palm Desert Charter Middle School

Initial Designation: 2023

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School Details

  • Principal: Deborah Dolan
  • District: Desert Sands Unified School District
  • County: Riverside County
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Palm Desert Charter Middle School blends rigorous core classes with a strong elective program that keeps students engaged and motivated. Students can build skills and confidence through Band, Art, Robotics, Foreign Languages, Broadcasting, Color Guard, and Home Economics, with courses designed to develop creativity, teamwork, and real world problem solving. AVID supports college and career readiness by teaching organization, inquiry, collaboration, and study strategies that travel with students into every class. Technology is integrated throughout the day with one to one access that helps students research, create, and communicate with purpose. The school community emphasizes academic excellence, environmental stewardship, and social accountability so students grow as capable learners and responsible citizens. It is a place where effort is noticed, strengths are developed, and goals feel within reach.
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