Menlo-Atherton has been an incredible place for both of my students, one at UC Berkeley and the other just admitted to Stanford. The administration has created a school that supports students, teachers, and parents, the Advanced Placement offerings are unmatched by any private school, and there is something
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I love M-A, my son is a senior and every year at back to school night, the teachers give us their contact information including cell phones. They are the most dedicated and selfless group of teachers I have ever know. These teachers have instilled a true love for learning and independent thought in
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
M-A just keeps getting better! The administration is smart and effective and the teachers, who have always been incredibly devoted to their students, are happy and well supported. I have 2 very different children and truly appreciate all that this school offers each of them.
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
I Love the work, discipline, but especially the Activities at Menlo Atherton. I have a child going to Santa Cruz University and everything is moving great. Great work!
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/06
The Advanced Placement courses offered at M-A are top of the line and some of the best in the area. However, the lower level classes tend to be too densely populated, with less effort from the students. M-A is very diverse, as it mixes students from very poor areas (East Palo Alto), and very rich areas
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/06
Menlo-Atherton is a diverse and very academically challenging school located in Atherton. It draws students from very high performing middle schools in Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside. Every year the school sends many kids to the Ivy League, Stanford and UC schools and it has one of the largest
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/06
Unfortunately, I am going to have to disagree with the other reviewers. My daughter is a Junior at M-A and has had three bad teachers during her three years. Overall, I think M-A is average overall and needs improvement.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
incrediblely talented & dedicated teachers. too many administrators. good sports program. lots of student activities.
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Posted by a former student on 10/10/05
My daughter is a Junior at M-A. She loves the school and, from my perspective, is getting an excellent education. Her experience on the track team has been completely positive. My only complaint is that they work 'em too hard sometimes.
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/04
My daughter will graduate from Menlo-Atherton High School this spring (2004). I cannot emphasize enough how happy I have been with her experience at the school. She has had access to truly wonderful and dedicated teachers and counselors. Great school!
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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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Atherton schools — Menlo - Atherton High School is located at 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton CA 94027. 555 Middlefield Rd is in the Lindennwood neighborhood and 94027 ZIP code in Atherton, CA The school district for Menlo - Atherton High School is the Sequoia Union High School District. Menlo - Atherton High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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