Chipaman is a pretty good school! when it comes to the work they are there to help you suceed! the students are great! the teachers are ohkey they have their moments and so do the teachers!
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Posted by a student on 08/28/09
Chipman School has been a great school for my 6th grader this year. Like all parents, I was nervous. I had heard rumors about the tough kids and low test scores, so I looked at many schools besides Chipman. I am glad we choose Chipman. In spite of recent changes in administration, the teachers have
... Read more remained strong. They continue to collaborate with each other to find ways to best serve all of our children. The teachers truly care about the students. They assign fun and interesting projects that keep my child engaged. They offer many ways for parents to be involved in their child's education. The bottom line for me is that my daughter is learning and she is happy. What more could a parent ask from a school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
Chipman Middle School is one of the worst schools I have ever had to deal with. The adminstration changes every other year, so that is less guidance for the teachers. If you have a child that struggles with school you can forget aobut anyone helping that child they just fail them. The teachers don't
... Read more even try to help with the exception of about fouor teachers the rest are absolutely horrible and should find new careers. As a parent I can not wait for my child to be rid of that school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
My daughter is a seventh grader at Chipman. I am so greatful that we live on the West End and that Chipman is our community school! She has had great teachers, interesting assignments, and has really built her confidence and learning skills. When I attended bring your parent to school day I was very
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
My son is in his first year at Chipman. We have really enjoyed the experience so far. Knowing that Chipman is in the 3rd year of Program Improvement means that we can be a part of the changes. The teachers are all great. They have worked together as a strong team for a number of years. Seeing what
... Read more can happen with more resources for the teachers means so much for those students who are under-performing and a lot to those students, like our son, who are in the advanced range in state testing. Our son has continued to keep up his good grades and has made a lot of good friends this year. We look forward to his next two years of middle school and on through high school in the great Alameda neighborhood schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
I appreciate this school and even if im a student im a good and respectable student and Chipman has tought me that so thank you and i rate Chipman Middle School as FIVE whole stars
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Posted by a student on 04/03/09
The teachers all care very much about the students.
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Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
Chipman is one of the best schools in Alameda. The teachers and staff really care about the students and go the extra mile to assist. Their office staff and teachers are professional, helpful and courteous. If you are a responsible parent, your child will do well at Chipman.
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Posted by a staff on 03/13/07
Chipman is one of the most diverse schools in the District, and I am very pleased that my children attended. They have been exposed to so many different types of people and ethnicities, and they are certainly richer, more compassionate young people because of it! They are both very good students
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/06
Chipman is a school that really cares about students. Teachers work hard to meet the needs of the students who struggle and to challenge the kids who excell. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to be in a safe learning environment where kids come first and academic achievement
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Alameda schools — Chipman Middle School is located at 401 Pacific Ave, Alameda CA 94501. 401 Pacific Ave is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Chipman Middle School is the Alameda Unified School District. Chipman Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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