School Details
- Principal: Jose Varela
- District: Fullerton School District
- County: Orange County
- Community: Urban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Faculty formally collaborate and learn from each other (e.g., interdisciplinary teams, PLCs)
- Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
- 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
Nicolas Junior High School provides a STEM focused middle level experience built around rigorous academics, collaboration, and preparation for future success. The school uses the High Reliability Schools Framework to strengthen a safe, supportive culture and effective teaching in every classroom. Students can participate in AVID, which develops organization, goal setting, and college readiness skills, along with a Dual Language Academy that builds literacy and content knowledge in two languages. Gifted and Talented Education and Honors courses provide advanced learning through depth, complexity, real world application, and creative problem solving. Career Technical Education, athletics, and after school enrichment further expand opportunities for exploration and growth. Nicolas Junior High School is a vibrant community where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, discover new interests, and build confidence for the future.
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