Los Osos Middle School

Initial Designation: 2018

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School Details

  • Principal: Heather Contreras
  • District: San Luis Coastal Unified School District
  • County: San Luis Obispo County
  • Community: Urban-Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Los Osos Middle School is a high achieving National Forum School to Watch where rigorous academics, creativity, and community flourish. Students explore a comprehensive curriculum enriched by AVID, bilingual programs, performing arts, and a wide variety of STEAM electives and exploratory courses. Advisory, ASB leadership, Robotics, Drama Club, and CJSF Honor Roll provide meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, discover interests, and contribute to school life. Athletics and physical education strengthen teamwork, fitness, and positive peer relationships, while English Language Development supports students as proficient listeners, speakers, readers, and writers. Guided by core values that emphasize thoughtful care, wise responsibility, helpfulness, and encouragement, the school creates a welcoming environment where every learner can grow academically and personally. Los Osos Middle School is a vibrant community where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve.
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