DJMAS is an wonderful school. From everyone in the office to the teachers. Everyone who works at this school really seems to care about the students. The office staff is always so pleasant and very helpful. You would not regreat sending your child to this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/15/09
DJAMS It is a excellent school my daughter has excell at each and every subject. She on the honor roll. The staff & teacher really cares about their student. The school is in a very safe & clean enviorment. It has the most up-to-date equipment. The school is totally amazing. I am not suprise
... Read more that this school falls in the top 10% of the school and district and the state of California. The students here really learn. The teacher are very excellent on how they teach. My daughter will be approaching the 8th grade and I am very exciting about that. The enviroment is very very positive. This school test higher than most expecialy Aliso viejo middle school. AVMS is a good school and the students test high but, DJAMS test scores are higher and the school looks more newer and cleaner. I love DJAMS Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
AMAZING! This is a great school for me. It provides me with academic excellence with the best teachers, who do not just make you learn, they make you know and understand. And DJAMS I have reached new heights and happiness. I could not think of a better middle school to go to.
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Posted by a student on 01/05/09
haha. well i like this school, im an eight grader now and i went to the elementary school since kindergarden, so i really dont know any better. The teachers & staff are good. The kids are very wiiilld, but its a fun school to go to. Not if your shy though. Cause then people will make fun of you. hahh
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Posted by a other on 10/19/08
My daughter attends this school. The teacher & staff really cares about her. She has alot of friends and it is a good community. I love this school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
I went to this school last year and thought it was horrible.
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Posted by a student on 01/10/08
I'm an eighth grader at Don Juan and this is my third year. The teachers are incredibly supportive, there is a high emphasis on personal achievement, and GATE is really interactive
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Posted by a student on 10/24/07
Academics are excellent. Administration seems to be on top of it when a situation arises. They need more art options. The kids seem pretty well behaved at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/30/05
I am very pleased with this school for many reasons. Even though there are more than a thousand students, my son has had the specific attention he needed to become more motivated through special meetings hosted by the principal where the focus was positive and not accusatory in any way. His teachers
... Read more are aware of his progress and keep a constant open line of communication between school and home. The principal's focus of generating an exciting school spirit through fun activities and a reward system for good citizenship gets my son excited to attend school and participate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/05
teachers, principal and staff at this school are the best available. Everyone is available and willing to help with ANY issues or concerns you may have with your student(s). The facilities are both beautiful and efficient too! With new buildings close enough together for quick access, plus a beautiful
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Aliso Viejo schools — Don Juan Avila Middle School is located at 26278 Wood Canyon, Aliso Viejo CA 92656. 26278 Wood Canyon is in the 92656 ZIP code in Aliso Viejo, CA The school district for Don Juan Avila Middle School is the Capistrano Unified School District. Don Juan Avila Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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