School Details
- Principal: Bill Gates
- District: Garden Grove Unified School District
- County: Orange County
- Community: Urban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
- Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
- 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
Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School delivers a focused two year program where strong academics and student support work side by side. Students can stretch through Gifted and Talented opportunities and Project Lead The Way learning that builds design thinking and problem solving. The AVID elective strengthens organization inquiry and college and career readiness skills while keeping students connected to high expectations across classes. Fine arts options such as concert band add performance goals and teamwork to the school day. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports is a clear strength, with PBIS Platinum recognition earned for the fourth year in a row, reinforcing a safe respectful and inclusive campus culture. A California Distinguished School and No Place for Hate school, McGarvin also earned recognition in 2024 as a Best Middle School by US News and World Report. Homework Club and the McGarvin Boys and Girls Club add steady after school support and belonging. Families can feel confident that students are known supported and challenged here.
Contact Us
- 714-663-6218
- bgates@ggusd.us
- mcgarvin.ggusd.us/
