Great school. Very happy there. The honors program is excellent. Because it is a charter school, the principal has flexibility in making decisions without the bureacracy. Parents need to volunteer a min. of 10 hours a year. Overall, a great learning environment.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
El Rancho has a variety of programs that will cater to a diverse student population.... Musical Theater, Academic Decathalon, after-school sports, etc. ERCS students are well-prepared for high school. Parent involvement is mandatory which solidifies its success.
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
El Rancho has a great Music Department headed by Mrs. Streeter. Her Orchestra has reciever numerous praises for sound quality.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
This school has an amazing musical theatre program. The teacher, Ms. Pitzak, has won many awards of California and for the USA. She won best drama teacher in the whole California and every year is invited with her whole musical theatre, to preform in D.C. and New York. Once, even Japan! This school has
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
I seriously think ercs is a GREAT school. The teachers are really nice, and everyone is just so friendly and helpful to you! AWESOME SCHOOL! :)
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Posted by a student on 04/23/08
Nov 2007, My son is in the 8th grade this year (at El Rancho) and my daughter will begin 7th grade there the Fall of 08'. Over all I am very happy with (most) all the teachers my son has had so far. They seem to really care & spend time actually TEACHING the curriculum, not just going through the motions,
... Read more sorta speak. My son really loves Ms. Stone (math), she has helped him go from a 'D' to a strong B. I've unfortunately had bad experience's with some of the secretaries that work there (rudeness, not acknowledging my presence for a long time) and the school's psychologist-she seems very nice, yet I don't feel she is accurate on her 'grading'. Overall, I would probably give the school about a B. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
My daughter is doing well at El Rancho. We didn't expect miracles but she has turned things around 100%. Hats off to the staff and all her instructors. Very happy with the results, wish I had gone to a school like this! Take advantage of the 'bridge' program for incoming 7th graders...it really helps!
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/07
Year-round schedule, some teachers truly dedicated, others just going through the motions, positive honors classes, mandatory parental involvement of 10 hours per school year, relatively safe/secure atmosphere, minimal school spirit
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/07
I'm a freshman right now, and the last two years were great for me at El Rancho! I made many friends, met new people, and most of the teachers were just awesome. I learned a lot at E.R. and all of it has helped me in high school. Probably the best and most influential teachers are: Mr. Keuilian-
... Read more He is totally awesome! He teaches both Spanish and French. I took french, and he made it so much fun for us! My favorite teacher! Mr. Fryer- Like Mr. K, he made learning so much fun! I always looked forward to science class (unless there was a really hard test) Ms. Stone- She is the nicest, best teacher ever! Math is my least favorite subject, but she always made it better. I enjoyed her class very much. E.R. is an amazing school! Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/26/06
This school is great for my child. She has been having fun, making a lot of new friends, learning many things, having fun assemblies, and meeting great new teachers.
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English as Second Language
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Anaheim schools — El Rancho Charter Middle School is located at 181 S Del Giorgio Rd, Anaheim CA 92808. 181 S Del Giorgio Rd is in the Anaheim Hlls neighborhood and 92808 ZIP code in Anaheim, CA The school district for El Rancho Charter Middle School is the Orange Unified School District. El Rancho Charter Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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