School Profile

We are proud to be recognized with a;

2024 as a California Distinguished School, an annual honor bestowed upon public schools in California by the California State Board of Education. It recognizes schools that demonstrate exemplary and quality educational programs.
2023 Platinum Level PBIS recognition for excellence, the highest level of recognition for schools demonstrating exemplary implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
2021 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program recognizes schools and districts for implementing innovative practices during the 2020-21 school year, when California required distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special Programs and Features at Giano Intermediate

Giano offers a State-certificated Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which provides academic support services to college-bound students. Due to the size, scope and quality of Giano's program, the school is a National AVID Demonstration site. Approximately only 100 schools in the nation are Demonstration Sites and Rowland Unified has three in its District.

Giano has implemented a unique after-school education and recreation program (Teens R Us) in partnership with OPTIONS, a human services agency. The program is funded by an After-School Learning and Safe Neighborhood's Partnership grant from the California Department of Education. Teens R Us runs daily from 2:30-6:00 p.m. and is free for Giano students.

A Parent Academy that offers 12-week parenting classes (provided by the Parent Institute of Quality Education) "graduates" an average of 100 parents annually. The program provides specific strategies for parents to better support their child's success in school. For more information, call 626-935-8421.

Giano completed a very successful Coordinated Compliance review (C.C.R). from the California Department of Education. Giano received Commendations from the C.C.R. review team for our multiple academic safety net strategies and academic interventions to support increased student success. The C.C.R. team commended our extended day program, Saturday classes, extended summer school program, extended library hours, tutoring, homework hotline, and math and reading classes. The C.C.R. report stated: "The staff, students and community of Giano Intermediate School are commended for creating a positive school climate for all students in order to enhance their academic achievement and to ensure their emotional and physical health. The respectful, caring attitude and activities demonstrated on campus empower students and staff to unite around the district's mission ‘To inspire and educate individuals to realize their dreams and fulfill their responsibilities to society.’"