I attend Shepherd Junior High and am now a freshman. The school has it's ups and downs, like any other. I am on Spiritline, was Student Council President, involved in Advanced Dance, and am in accelerated classes. I have had some very good teachers, but compared to a friend from Stapely, she has a much
... Read more better situation with teachers, but not with the students. Shepherd is full of some very good kids with good work ethic, and the staff is constantly trying to improve the school. With budget cuts, the school is doing the best they can. With that being said, Shepherd is one of the best schools in Mesa. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/12/09
This school is horrible. It claims to be a 'Great School', however, moving from out of state to this school was a bad idea. There are no windows so my son, who attended 7th grade said it felt like a dungeon. As a parent, there was lack of communication between parent, teacher, student. My son was
... Read more not doing well academically, and there was no where to turn for help for him. I was highly disappointed in this school and it's honestly a disgrace to our school system. Unfortunately, other parents who haven't experienced a true 'Great School' have no idea that this school needs serious help! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
I would have to say overall; Shepherd is a wonderful school. There are so many caring, well educated teachers that love to share their knowledge with our children. We have experienced some problems due to ignorance and discrimination on the part of a few teachers and the leadership of the school. Unfortunately
... Read more parents often believe the leadership of the school is taking care of the problem, are too busy to follow up, or sit back and hope things will be resolved. Many of the more serious problems are swept under the rug and never brought to the attention of the district. However, compared to oher schools in the area, Shepherd rocks. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
i really do like this school, i have good grades,lots of amazing friends, and i like all my teachers. A really great thing about it is the dance groups, i am an 8th grade girl and dance is my life... school at shepherd is awsum really fun and i love it here. dont want to leave but thats ok. its my little
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Posted by a student on 01/28/09
My children are attending this school and they both have high GPAs. They adore Shepherd because of the understanding teachers and the nice staff. My kids have never felt threatened or scared at Shepherd. This is the best middle school in Mesa.
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/08
I absolutely love Shepherd. This is THE best school to go to. (:
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Posted by a student on 10/12/08
This is a good school if your child does not have special needs. If your child needs support you better look somewhere else
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/08
When a problem arose, two out of four teachers responded to my call immediately. The counselor was also very quick in responding. Immediate action was taken on a serious issue. Overall, I feel this school has done well in responding to parent concerns. Office staff has been very courteous and helpful.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
I am a student at this school, and I have to say, we have the best football team this year! Undefeated! Woo! Well, also the dance program is awesome.
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Posted by a student on 10/19/07
Shepherd jr. High. So many words that can be said about this school all of them being great. I enjoy attending this school very much because I learn so much from not only the school work, but from the teachers and students as well. I must admit that I have had problems with a few students but no violence
... Read more occured , and the issue(s) resolved. I would recommend this school to everyone! Read less
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Mesa schools — Rulon Shepherd Junior High School is located at 1407 N Alta Mesa Dr, Mesa AZ 85205. 1407 N Alta Mesa Dr is in the 85205 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Rulon Shepherd Junior High School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Rulon Shepherd Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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