We are a K-8 school that cares deeply about each individual student. One School, one family.
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Posted by a teacher on 11/05/09
I think Santa Rosa Tech Magnet School K-8 is the best because although it's a small school compared to the much larger student body count of other schools in the same district, the staff is friendlier, closer to the students and parents. The kids don't get lost in the shuffle. Each and everyone of them
... Read more is noticed and cared for. The parents are very involved and kids from all over the county come to SRTMS to be a part of the SRTMS family. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/03/09
I believe the best way to improve the public school system is to provide alternatives and allow parents to choose. The many parents that drive their kids MILES to SRTMS is testimony to the superior program offered there. From its origins as a one-room school house for Norwegain farmers to the only
... Read more MS in the state to offer integrated lap-top learning, you'll find a quaint yet serious learning environment championed by Mr. Holtke a powerhouse of energy and talent in wrangling elementary thru pre-teens. I'm in ... SRTMS Pride! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
i love santa rosa it is awsome and we get our own laptops at santa rosa!!!!
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Posted by a student on 01/14/09
This is a good school overall. The staff really cares about having every child be successful. The principal is great and is very involved with all the kids and the kids are pretty nice there. There is a lot of parent involvement as well. Since the middle school is so small, they don't really offer honors
... Read more programs for students who need more than just the regular classes. But other than that, it's a really good school academically, highest in the district for 2008. The extracurricular activities are a bit scarce, but as far as the school overall goes, it's a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/26/08
The laptop program in my opinon is not fully needed. The teachers are great but we have learned many other things about computers already. Send your kids here for the curriculuim not the computer program. Great School!
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Posted by a student on 09/28/08
Pros: Principal Holtke is outstanding and actively involved w/open door policy. Zero tolerance for bad student behavior. Majority of the teachers are above average or outstanding. PTA and parent involvement outstanding. Cons: Significant hours spent on fundraising. School needs significant contributions
... Read more to stay viable. Middle school laptop program is particularly expensive ($500/year). Middle school science camp is also expensive ($275/child). No gymnasium. Limited after school activities and sports for boys. No public bus service past Camrosa. Long drive for most students and parking is a major problem. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
SRTMS is a great school. The parents and faculty are very involved and everyone from the janitor up seems committed to creating a great environment for the kids. We debated pulling our kids out for middle school but have decided to stick with SRTMS. There are too many good things going on at that
... Read more school. Both of our kids are gifted (in the GATE program). Both are challenged and being taught above grade level. I am not sure what the other parent was referring to with respect to gifted children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/08
Good school. Great parent involvement. Not challenging enough for gifted children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/18/08
SRTMS provides our children a challenging, caring, creative, and unique learning environment in which the staff cares deeply about their students. We continue to 'wowed' by the staff's commitment and pride in the school, and the principal is approachable and holds students accountable for their behavior.
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Camarillo schools — Santa Rosa Tech Magnet School is located at 13282 Santa Rosa Rd, Camarillo CA 93012. 13282 Santa Rosa Rd is in the 93012 ZIP code in Camarillo, CA The school district for Santa Rosa Tech Magnet School is the Pleasant Valley School District. Santa Rosa Tech Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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