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Two SMUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools

Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School were among the 39 Los Angeles County schools who received the honor.

Two San Marino Unified School District schools were among 218 schools named as California distinguished schools today.    

Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School were recognized for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. There were 39 schools in Los Angeles County and 26 in Orange County on the list of public middle and high schools honorees.

The two SMUSD schools will be honored in May during a regional award ceremonies where Torlakson will present each school with a 2013 Distinguished School plaque and flag.

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The Distinguished Schools Program

The 2013 California Distinguished Schools Program focuses on the right of California’s students to an equitable and rigorous education, and recognizes those schools that have made progress in narrowing the academic achievement gap. Selection is based on grades and closing performance gaps among demographic groups.

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To apply for these honores, schools must meet a variety of eligibility criteria, including accountability measures. Once schools are deemed eligible, the California Department of Education (CDE) invites them to apply to be recognized as a California Distinguished School through a process of written application, which includes a comprehensive description of two of the school's signature practices, and a county-led site validation review process, which validates the implementation of those signature practices.

Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years. For more information, visit the California Distinguished Schools Program Web site.

- City News Service contributed to a portion of this report.


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