PRESS RELEASE: 21 Schools in San Bernardino County Receive State Recognitions

SAN BERNARDINO — San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) is proud to announce that 21 school sites from throughout San Bernardino County have received multiple prestigious state recognitions. Nearly two dozen schools within the County have been named 2024 California Distinguished Schools, 2024 Schools to Watch or Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2024.

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“We are incredibly proud of the inspiring, innovative and inclusive work our schools are accomplishing,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “These recognitions prove that our teachers and administrators are some of the most talented educators in California. We are elated to see their hard work recognized and validated.”

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced nearly 300 middle schools and high schools were selected for the esteemed 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program. 10 schools from throughout the County were recognized for their excellence and growth in academic achievement, ensuring a positive school climate.

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The California Distinguished Schools is an annual school recognition program of the California Department of Education (CDE).?

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San Bernardino County schools recognized as 2024 California Distinguished Schools:

·????? Alta Loma Junior High, Alta Loma Elementary School District

·????? Alta Loma High School, Chaffey Joint Union High School District

·????? Day Creek Intermediate, Etiwanda Elementary School District

·????? Etiwanda High School, Chaffey Joint Union High School District

·????? Grand Terrace High School at the Ray Abril Jr. Educational Complex, Colton Joint Unified School District

·????? Hesperia High School, Hesperia Unified School District

·????? Melva Davis Academy of Excellence, Adelanto Elementary School District

·????? Oak Hills High School, Hesperia Unified School District

·????? University Preparatory, Victor Valley Union High School District

·????? Woodcrest Junior High School, Chino Valley Unified School District

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Eight of the 52 high-performing California middle grades schools recognized as 2024 California Schools to Watch are in San Bernardino County.

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The Schools to Watch program, offered by the CDE and the California League of Educators at the state level and the National Forum at the national level, seeks to identify and honor schools with middle grades that are academically excellent, developmentally responsive, socially equitable, organized and structured for continuous improvement.

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To qualify, each school is required to submit an extensive application and host a site visit by middle grade experts.

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San Bernardino County schools named 2024 California Schools to Watch:

·????? De Anza Middle School, Ontario-Montclair School District

·????? Golden Valley Middle School, San Bernardino City Unified School District

·????? Mesa View Middle School, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

·????? Sequoia Middle School, Fontana Unified School District

·????? Twentynine Palms Junior High School, Morongo Unified School District

·????? Vanguard Preparatory School, Apple Valley Unified School District

·????? Vina Danks Middle School, Ontario-Montclair School District

·????? William G. Jehue Middle School, Rialto Unified School District

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Three schools in the County have been recognized as a Model Continuation High School (MCHS) for 2024. Of the more than 430 continuation high schools throughout California, 31 received state recognition. The MCHS Recognition Program honors school sites that are providing comprehensive services to at-risk youth with exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. The 31 schools selected retain their MCHS designation for three years.

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Continuation high schools provide a high school diploma program tailored for students who have yet graduated from high school, are required to attend school or are at risk of not completing their education.

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San Bernardino County schools recognized as Model Continuation High Schools for 2024:

·????? Calico Continuation High School, Silver Valley Unified School District

·????? Eric Birch High School, Fontana Unified School District

·????? Sierra High School, San Bernardino City Unified School District

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The MCHS Recognition Program is a collaborative partnership between the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus).

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For more news and information, visit the?SBCSS Newsroom and follow us @SBCountySchools on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. #transforminglives

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The mission of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to?transform lives through education. Working in collaboration with school districts, families, community partners and other agencies, we provide leadership, advocacy and services to ensure equitable, innovative and inspiring educational practices. This endeavor is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of our communities.