We expected alot from this National Blue Ribbon school so we should have expected to be a little disappointed. My son hates going to school each day. He is bullied and although we have followed the advice of the administration, the perpetrators have seen no consequences and the bullying continues.
... Read more I am at the point where I will take another job to finance private school, if this is the best Capistrano USD has to offer in a middle school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
i go to this school and its awesome. i love the teachers and the curriculum its up and above on the state standards and supervising staff is great and friendly.
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Posted by a student on 11/06/08
I go to this school and I'm going to 7th grade and I love this school its soo much fun and the teachers and staff are so nice
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Posted by a student on 08/25/08
The school is great. We had our tiny bumps here and there but the teacher and staff are great and have been really helpful the entire three years I was there. However if there was one thing i would change its the fact that if you have refferals you cant get into all year classes. I find that it is
... Read more not a way to build better habits among students with discipline problems but in fact worsens them by cutting them off from a way to vent through their talents weather that be singing, art, or drama. But other than that the school is great and any parent should feel great sending their student there. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/14/08
This is a great school. Unlike most schools we run the mile every week to stay fit and healthy. We also have great fund raisers and school supplies. There is a great learning enviornment and the food is great!
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Our son is a top student at AVMS and we are very happy with the school environment, teaching staff, curriculum, parent activities, broad assortment of special classes and extracurricular activities. From the Capistrano School District to the individual teachers, there is every calculated effort to prepare
... Read more the students for college and this benefits even those not bound for college. We have excellent communication through emails and websites and frequent opportunities to talk directly with our son's teachers. We think highly of the schools generally in this area but AVMS has earned its Blue Ribbon status. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
AVMS is an outstanding school. Any parent should feel comfortable sending their children here. Teachers are wonderful, helpful, and challenge their students. The school provides materials necessary for students to learn. Parent volunteers are on campus at all times. Parents who cannot help out on camps
... Read more are very involed with staff and know what their children are doing in class, how they are behaving, etc. Overall, a wonderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/05
I am very dissapointed that this school will not have a Choral Music Program in the 2005-06 school year.
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Posted by a former student on 05/01/05
Great school for kids. My daughter loves this school and couldn't imagine any other middle school could have better teachers! This school is a wonder!
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Aliso Viejo schools — Aliso Viejo Middle School is located at 111 Park Ave, Aliso Viejo CA 92656. 111 Park Ave is in the 92656 ZIP code in Aliso Viejo, CA The school district for Aliso Viejo Middle School is the Capistrano Unified School District. Aliso Viejo Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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