It has dedicated, professional teachers and staff, and the students are the best in the county!
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
We love the school. The teachers are the greatest and it definitely shows that they care about my child (6th grader).
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Posted by a parent on 04/22/09
Great school, wonderful environment. P.E. is hard if you're not used to it Watch out for the cliques though. There are a lot of nice kids though. Safe neighborhoood. Beautiful city.
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Posted by a student on 02/05/08
At Albany Middle School, the teachers and administrators are available to talk with parents/guardians about the progress their student is making. The students are encouraged to be more responsible for their homework, belongings, etc., but there is still a support system in place. Each student has a
... Read more planner to help them keep track of what they need to do each night. There are a variety of activities offered both at lunch and after school. The campus is safe, and parents are working to make it more attractive. Parental involvement is high, providing 'extras' that the District doesn't cover. There is a volunteer-staffed program that matches every 8th grader with a writing coach for one-on-one coaching sessions during their English classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/06
Due to the high enrollment of special needs kids, there is a long waiting list for kids who test high but are struggling academically.
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/06
It's a new school, big and clean classrooms. The teachers are very high quality and students should take advantage because the teachers are very willing to help.
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Posted by a former student on 12/23/05
Middle school can be a tough time for many young teens and I think AMS succeeds in providing a safe learning environment where a diverse student body can explore and expand their skills and interests. Academic programs seek to inspire interest in learning rather than sticking to rigid programs. My son,
... Read more a lively 'athletic type' was never interested in Science before but now sees it as one of the 'coolest' subjects, thanks to his teacher. Art, drama, dance etc. are available to all students and the quality of the arts teachers is first-class. Parents are well-involved without being hyper-pressurized, and there is a regular program of free seminars that approach subjects of interest to parents like pop culture, drugs, academic excellence, learning styles. Read less
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Albany schools — Albany Middle School is located at 1259 Brighton Ave, Albany CA 94706. 1259 Brighton Ave is in the 94706 ZIP code in Albany, CA The school district for Albany Middle School is the Albany Unified School District. Albany Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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