this school excels at everthing it does the people who complian about it are the peolpe who blame the school remove their student take them to another school and realize that the school is not the problem there is no better school than Hendrix because no where will your kid learn from the best quality
... Read more instructors and if you dont agree then maybe you just didnt like school yourself get involved then talk in the mean while if youre not involved then dont just shut it! Read less
Posted by a other on 08/26/09
There is a small selection of great teachers and the principal and the vice are the worst ive seen.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
I have 2 children that go to Hendrix and after this year i will make sure they go to another school. The staff and teachers are horrible and very disrespectful to the students. I want my children to be happy to go to school not miserable because of a teacher or staff member!
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
reading the previous reviews it seem that this school is only good for children in advanced classes, but what about the students that arent in advanced classes! they get put tothe side and get treating wrong. Also a lot of drug and violence at this school!!! do not recommend this school to anyone if
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
Don't like this school, no communication with parents, no respect between teachers and students. I have been very frustrated with this school, I have had two children go there and my third child will not. I will make sure she can go to another school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
I'm a student at Hendrix and I'm proud to say so too. I can't complain about much except like most people I have my ups and downs in jr high, but not because of the school. I can honestly say, in my last year at Hendrix, I'm going to miss it. I've had fantastic teachers all 3 years and I still talk to
... Read more them and they like to know how you're doing. Most of them really do care about you and your education. I personally am on the honor roll, I'm in all advanced classes (except math), I played for Dobsons golf team this year, and I'm am extremely happy to say I'm in the band program. Mr. Wilson, the band director, is the best teacher ever. I've been in concert band for 3 years and it's been the best 3 years ever. I look forward to band everyday. Thanks:) Read less
Posted by a student on 03/07/09
I'm a grandparent of a 8th grade student. I'm from Minnesota and have grand kids in schools in MN & TX. I would rate Hendrix better then the schools in the other states. My grand daughter is in band, NAL and ELP. I am a snow bird so I attend activities at your school. She is getting an excellant
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Posted by a other on 03/05/09
My grand daughter is in her third year at Hendricks Junior High School and has benefitted from the music program under the direction of Mr. Brian Wilson. She has made significant academic progress, participates in sports and the music program. This year the school started the IB program to further
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Posted by a other on 03/05/09
This is the 3rd year my son has attended Hendrix. He has improved as a student and a person thanks to the teachers and administration at this school. The music program is outstanding, the ELP and AA teachers are there to challenge and encourage all students. The administration knows the names of the
... Read more students and encourage them to better themselves at every turn. Hendrix is molding these young minds for the future in High School, College and Life in general. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
I'm a parent of a student at Hendrix. This really is a good school. The IB program is excellent. The IB classes have allowed my child to set higher achievement goals then I thought possible. In doing so it not only advances him academically but it's actually building his character in many positive
... Read more ways. I'm impressed. The band program is absolutely stunning. For any level musician this band director will bring your child to new heights. There are many extracurricular activities. The problem is that there is not enough time in the day to participate in all this school offers. Like all schools there are excellent teachers and bad teachers but communication to the parents is good. This school doesn't get five stars because of police officer they have on site but he must be doing his job well because I don't see the need for it. Read less
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Chandler schools — Hendrix Junior High School is located at 1550 W Summit Pl, Chandler AZ 85224. 1550 W Summit Pl is in the 85224 ZIP code in Chandler, AZ The school district for Hendrix Junior High School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Hendrix Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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