The teachers are very creative about exciting the imagination of the students, and they have been doing so on a shoestring budget.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
th principal and teachers really listen to the children and parents
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
NBMS continues to go above and beyond in providing a rich learning environment for students at all levels. The teachers have a passion for teaching and this comes across to the students. In hard budget times, it is comforting to know our school administration is doing all they can to keep cuts are
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
Hi I am a sixth grader at New Brighton Middle school, it is outstanding here and i cant wait for more grades. The teachers try to make learning fun and they know when we need a break there is even advanced classes for your child to take! I am in intergrated advanced math 1 and it is great. we are learning
... Read more things 7th and 8th graders are learning and we are very high strung about learning new things. We always look for more ways to improve, almost every other firday we have a dance to end the week great! Go New Brighton! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/05/08
We've been very happy with New Brighton. We are pleased that the school has taken a stand to keep programs they feel are important intact, such as electives, while maintaining a very strong academic focus. The facilities are improving all the time and the staff is friendly, professional and very responsive.
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
I am a parent of a 7th grader at New Brighton Middle School. We are so pleased that we made the decision to send our son here. The principal has an open door policy and is always available by phone, email or in person all of time. He is responsive to the needs of parents and students. He sees the glass
... Read more half full and shares his genuine joy for his career with everyone. He makes New Brighton feel like home. That is how a school should feel since our children are there for 7 hours daily. I can't say enough about the teachers and thier true dedication to their students. I have never once sent an email and not had a reponse within a 24 hour period. The teachers make themselves available to students well after school is out and their students are everything to them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
I frequently am on campus & have been diappointed in the level of respect kids give each other & how they communicate with adults. When asking a student a question like, 'Where is _____ located?', most of the kids do not even use complete sentences they just point or shrug their shoulders. It is obvious
... Read more this school does not teach our kids basic personal interaction nor do the kids seem to know how to problem solve on their own such as saying, 'Let me help you find it or can I show you to the front office.' This has happened to me & numerous others over the years my daughter has attended New Brighton. I am glad this is her last year as it appears that private school is where we will need to be. The public high school continues on the same course of disrespectful and poor behaved kids. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/05/08
New Brighton Middle School is average at best. If you are looking for a school with a lot of social atmosphere this is the place. Not enough focus on education.
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Posted by a other on 01/29/08
My son entered sixth grade at New Brighton this year. We met in the brand new theatre arts building to receive our orientation. Now, a little more than four months later, I am thoroughly impressed with the teachers and administrators. Ms. Bridi, Ms. Deich, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Segura, Dr. De La Pietro,
... Read more and Coach Walker all do a great job with Humanities, Science, Math, Art, Music and PE. Thanks for all the hard work and positive attitudes toward the tweens! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/08
New Brighton is an average school. There is nothing exceptional about their academic or athletic departments. This should be a 7th and 8th grade school only as the 6th graders are too immature at this age for jr. high. Overall my 8th grade son has done fine at New Brighton considering it is the public
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Capitola schools — New Brighton Middle School is located at 250 Washburn Ave, Capitola CA 95010. 250 Washburn Ave is in the 95010 ZIP code in Capitola, CA The school district for New Brighton Middle School is the Soquel Union Elementary School District. New Brighton Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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