Calavera Hills Middle School

Initial Designation: 2011

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School Details

  • Principal: Judi Stapleton
  • District: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • County: San Diego County
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses well-developed procedures for effective classroom management
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Intentional practices to collect and analyze data on student success in order to monitor student progress, address barriers, and make improvements
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Calavera Hills Middle School creates a lively middle grades experience where students are challenged academically, supported socially, and encouraged to explore their interests. As part of Carlsbad Unifieds K through 12 Project Lead the Way STEM pathway, students connect problem solving, design, and applied learning through STEM coursework. Campus life is rich with ASB, Coyote Caverns Productions, Science Olympiad, athletics, Bike and eBike resources, and clubs such as Chess Club, Dance Club, Guitar Club, D and D Club, Garden Club, Book Club, Yearbook Club, Surf Club, and Library Committee. Learning Lab, Rockin Coyote Celebrations, kindness activities, and family resources help create a connected and positive school culture. Calavera Hills is a spirited community where Coyotes learn with curiosity, confidence, and care.
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