The teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff work together to create an inspiring learning environment.
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Posted by a other on 10/03/09
i went to this school for about a year in sixth grade. There were nice teachers, and of course the mean ones. I did not like this school. The academics were too easy and i felt i didn't learn very much. But overall, Wood has great school spirit, there were tons of dances, and the other students seem
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Posted by a student on 05/28/09
Mr. Reis, the beginning and intermediate band teacher, is truly awesome! It's amazing what he can teach those kids to do. Very impressed with him. As for PE and core teachers, they're okay, not the best but decent.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
I love wood middle school. Its not too ghetto and its not too uptight.
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Posted by a student on 01/29/09
My daughter and I love Wood school! The teachers are great. They really care about the students academics. I went there as a child and my daughter was goin there til we had to move. Wood has given my daughter such a positive outlook on school. Being at Wood has boosted my daughters self esteem trmendously.
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
Upsides: some very good teachers, and a student body that has high spirit. Downsides: problem with principal turnover these past few years, and the facilities (like many public schools) are in need of updating.
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
the students are very friendly, and so are the teachers. as a student it seemed as if the school years went by really fast, and it was easy. if you're a parent i suggest you choose this school for your child.
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Posted by a student on 08/26/08
This school was nearly closed last year. As a result, a number of teachers and administrators took jobs elsewhere. The school had a bumpy start this year, but the new administration has been making strides in upgrading communications with parents, and implementing some new teaching programs. There
... Read more is now homework assistance after school four days a week, and a new journalism class has recently been added. There is a very strong sense of community at this school, and the PTA has made this years focus infrastructure and community building. The PTA now has a website open to members, so communications extend beyond scheduled meetings. There are trained peer mediators, and regularly scheduled events after school to get the kids together. My daughter has been thriving in this environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
Such a great school. Great memories.. from teacher and friend alike. The old ones knew what they were doing.. but they were there far too long and these New teachers are far too young to learn the ropes.
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Posted by a student on 12/28/07
This school is an okay enviroment but the teachers are not interested in my learning. It was dissapointing so i went to a different school. Its much better.
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Alameda schools — Will C Wood Middle School is located at 420 Grand St, Alameda CA 94501. 420 Grand St is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Will C Wood Middle School is the Alameda Unified School District. Will C Wood Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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