5031 Perez St
Salida, CA 95368

Excellent principal! She cares deeply for each and every child. I am impressed how this school meets the needs of ALL children. My children used to go to a school where children were ALL in the same level. Their excuse was ESL students slowed the whole class! It's not so at SES. SES challenges ESL, GATE, and all other students, especially in math and science. The principal believes every child should be encouraged to learn at the level they are in. I am happy I transferred to this school. Lots of parent volunteers! Teachers are down to earth helpful and friendly. I love the after school homework club. My son has excelled in math because of the caring teachers that support this after school club.

Amazing school! Excellent teachers, security, and office staff! I have attended SMS for two years prior to attending high school, and during those two years had I enjoyed an excellent learning experience. The security as well as administration is strict, but friendly! They are always open ears to even the students concerns! As for teachers, all of them are friendly, strict, and do not tolerate any disruption in their classrooms. This school got me into my high school's Advanced Placement program by giving me the opportunity to take a honors classes because of my hard work and my high G.P.A of 4.0 (I had a 4.0 for all two years I have been in this school). Nothing wrong with this school whatsoever! Definitely will be paying a visit to this school during my sophomore year, which is in seventeen days from now! Also, my step-brother will be attending this school because of both my own experience with this school. I recommend SMS to any student willing to work hard and get rewarded for it!

The teachers at this school give great care and importance in their work which reflects onto the students. They will provide additional assistance if needed/requested. They also find ways to make learning the information interactive and interesting. The school itself is the newest high school in the Modesto area. One major con that I would say is the poor planning of the parking lot area. Why is there only one main entry area for students/parents? It creates constant traffic for everyone, and poses such a waste of available land. They could have engineered a way for there to be at least 2-3 different parking access to reduce congestion, thereby increasing safety driving into and out of the lot. Another suggestion would be to allow staggering of schedules. For instance, for students who have zero periods to be dismissed earlier at 2:30pm.