My son attends Valley middle. He absolutely loves it. The teachers are open to communication and suggestion with parents.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
Valley Middle School was a very fun school. My 8th grade year was my favorite year out of all three years I went there. The teachers were fun but sctrict when necessary. Electives and p.e were fun also. Valley rocks. I told my previous teachers I would go back and visit.
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Posted by a student on 06/14/09
Valley is a solid Middle School which has a very bright future. It is already solid and on a definite path to improvement. I love the diction of the below comment. Is somebody disgruntled? If your child feels it appropriate to use that diction in school, no wonder they are a 'loner' and somebody is
... Read more having a bad experience or did the child write the below themselves? Solid school with plenty of opportunity for those that will take advantage of it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/09
Don't bring your kids to this school 1. The teachers are not that great at all 2. If your kid doesn't fit in to a certain friend mold then they're a loner 3. PE is kinda harsh and 8th grade is the hardest year. But really it depends what elementary school your kid is coming from. I
... Read more don't recomend it, it's kinda ghetto. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/16/08
Valley MS is a 'big' middle school and has a very diverse student population with diverse personalities. Academics, specially for advance learners, help students get ready for high school. VMS has a variety of electives to choose from (Spanish, showchoir, band, science tech, broadcasting to name a few).
... Read more It's been a good school for our family. With my getting involved with school activities, I have gotten to know students, teachers and administrators (who really do care about their students and appreciate their parent volunteers). They actually have a volunteer breakfast at the end of the year as a thank you for all the hours put in. Valley is a great school with lots to offer! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/08
this school has given me a lot of memories and knowledge i believe the staff is great and the teachers are wonderful exspeacily mr.bess my science teacher he is great our principals are wonderful not really knowing vallley before i love it.......GO VIKINGS.......RDAD
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Posted by a student on 03/03/08
Teachers vary widely in their dedication and expertise and only if your child gets the best village, will he or she receive creative, nurturing and challenging instruction. Administration too concerned with politics than individual student well-being. This overcrowded school lacks the ability to reach
... Read more the lonely, left out child. Parents do get involved but are not rewarded or recognized, Few challenging extra activities. Unfortunately a sub-standard education here. Kids are more interested in social status than learning or being kind. Character education sorely lacking. Sorry to be so negative, but too many children are suffering at this school. Our children now thrive in this small southern town where edcuation is number one! Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/27/07
I was one of the several people to transfer to Valley from Calavara and boy, did I notice the difference. It feels like middle school. Not an extenstion of elementry. If you have a choice Valleys the way to go.
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Posted by a student on 02/21/06
I have one son at Valley Middle School. I know the school is above average academically. My biggest concern is that of allowing military recruitment posters on campus and in the classrooms. I feel that Junior High School is no place for this, and in particular the age and maturity of the students. The
... Read more Teachers I've met at Valley are Great! I feel overall it is an above average school. Thanks for allowing me to share my experience of Valley Middle School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/05
I'm a 14yr. Carlsbad resident, with one child in middle school, and another in preschool here. Valley Middle School is a tightly run ship. Necessary emphasis on discipline due to overcrowded student body. Not much offered in way of extracurricular; representative of most schools in Carlsbad where i see
... Read more large pop. of retired tax payers without children in schools. Overall, school rates well academically though not calibre I expect for a community in our socio-economic standing. Classroom equipment outdated and lacking. Parent involvement is essential and school's success rests on that atleast in keeping decorum on campus. There is little collaboration between schools in the community with less focus on the resulting H.S. graduate and their readiness for college level educ. Read less
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Carlsbad schools — Valley Middle School is located at 1645 Magnolia Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008. 1645 Magnolia Ave is in the 92008 ZIP code in Carlsbad, CA The school district for Valley Middle School is the Carlsbad Unified School District. Valley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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