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Our school is a Title 1 school and the majority of the students are on the free and/or reduced lunch program. Many of our students are second language learners and struggle academically. Some of the students are tempted by negative influences such as gangs, violence and/or drugs. As a teacher I work very hard to creates safe environment for my students to thrive in.

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Our school is a Title 1 school and the majority of the students are on the free and/or reduced lunch program. Many of our students are second language learners and struggle academically. Some of the students are tempted by negative influences such as gangs, violence and/or drugs. As a teacher I work very hard to creates safe environment for my students to thrive in.

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