Recent Posts

  • In Solidarity with Immigrants

    Nearly all of our students chose to march in solidarity with immigrants today, Day Without Immigrants. The students first learned more about the movement and made posters, then joined in …
  • Priorities Set for LCAP

    The Sunrise Middle parent advisory ELAC committee met this morning and came up with a list of things they’d like to see in the school’s new LCAP (Local Control and …
  • Sunrise Pledges to Protect its Students From ICE

    The Sunrise Middle School Board of Directors voted this week to re-affirm its 2017 policy of protecting all students at Sunrise in the wake of the incoming Administration’s threats of …

Christopher Carranza

5th grade teacher

Hello I’m Mr. Chris and I’m a 7th grade English, Social Studies, and PE teacher. I grew up in a Mexican household in Los Angeles. I moved to Santa Cruz to attend UCSC, which is where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Literature with a minor in Education. Something that is important to me is maintaining good health in all forms. I also love to spend time in nature. I chose to pursue teaching because I want to help all students grow towards success. I want all students to know that there will always be a reason for them to be grateful, hopeful, and inspired. This year I am excited to learn more from the beautiful culture at Sunrise Middle School.

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Recent Posts

  • In Solidarity with Immigrants

    In Solidarity with Immigrants

    Nearly all of our students chose to march in solidarity with immigrants today, Day Without Immigrants. The students first learned more about the movement and made posters, then joined in …
  • Priorities Set for LCAP

    Priorities Set for LCAP

    The Sunrise Middle parent advisory ELAC committee met this morning and came up with a list of things they’d like to see in the school’s new LCAP (Local Control and …
  • Sunrise Pledges to Protect its Students From ICE

    Sunrise Pledges to Protect its Students From ICE

    The Sunrise Middle School Board of Directors voted this week to re-affirm its 2017 policy of protecting all students at Sunrise in the wake of the incoming Administration’s threats of …

Calendar

  • Mid Winter Break

    February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025 @ 

  • Hidden Villa 5/6th

    February 18, 2025 - February 19, 2025 @ 

  • 8th grade snow trip

    February 20, 2025 - February 21, 2025 @ 

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Next board meeting
February 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm