By Kathy Chouteau
Middle College High School in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has been honored by the California Department of Education as a 2021 California Distinguished School. Per an announcement by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, honorees were selected based on performance and progress on state indicatorsâincluding test scores, suspension rates and conditions and climateâoutlined on the California School Dashboard, the stateâs accountability and continuous improvement system.
The high school, which is located on the campus of Contra Costa College in San Pablo, joins more than 221 middle and high schools in being recognized under the 2021 California Distinguished Schools Program.
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A student at Middle College High School wants students - get this - ages 7 to eleven (11) to start thinking about their careers now. Author: Katina Rankin Updated: 6:17 PM CST February 16, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. A student at Middle College High School wants students - get this - ages 7 to eleven (11) to start thinking about their careers now. He s created an activity career book to help spark their imagination. Local 24 News Weeknight Anchor Katina Rankin has this local good news.
Mark Gentry is a freshman at Middle College High School. The 14-year-old recently wrote short stories for the Find Your Design Coloring and Activity Book .