Do you people even know what bullying is? I left private school because of a bullying problem, I was bullied not only verbally, but sometimes physically, CMS is pretty normal as far as bullying goes. I found my 7th grade year there useless, but 8th grade was great. It really depends on the teachers you
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Posted by a other on 10/08/09
I had the most worst time at Carmenita. They have really bad students and have really bad teachers.
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Posted by a other on 09/09/09
A few of the teachers are excellent. Alan Hallback is an outstanding band instructor. However, most of the others teach only to the State testing mandates. They even go so far as to test the students on how well they fill in the circles on the tests! The administration mindlessly adheres to 'policy'
... Read more without considering individual students' needs. They promote monthly 'virtues' without expecting the students to show these virtues or even understand what they are. I have seen a lot of unchecked bullying, both on and off school property. Unfortunately, I have to say, it is probably one of the best PUBLIC schools in the LA area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
Outstanding teachers,awesome curriculum. Enjoy what you have and be thankful for it.
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/09
Overall, 4/5 stars. Great school, but some teachers could be better.
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Posted by a student on 05/04/09
This school is wonderful. I recently visited and the programs are excellent and well organized.
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
This school is riding on the laurels of their community. The school is lucky to be located in a community that values education. There are all sorts of tutorial centers available where a large percentage of students go to learn. The teachers cover information and if the students don't learn then that
... Read more is too bad. The teachers do not have clear expectations for learning. It is already October and child has yet to write an essay. They assign a lot of busy work, but it lacks rigor and relevance. The administrators float around on artifical flying carpets as if they are actually responsible for student achievement. The school focuses largely on compliance and attendance, there is not true commitment to seeing that students learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/08
Carmenita Middle School is a very nice learning place, with disciplinary teachers, counselors, and staff. I go to this school, and its a very nice place to learn. All staff keeps their promise of not breaking any rules for anyone. Though, this school has some flaws. Most teachers don't give out any rubrics
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Posted by a student on 10/15/08
Nice community, very strict, tons of homework, many classes available
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Posted by a other on 06/20/08
When teachers don't communicate with each other about homework, students are given so much homework it's ridiculous. My daughter has stayed up many nights until midnight. How is learning taking place, I thought homework is supposed to be a review of what the student learned in class not a lesson that
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Cerritos schools — Carmenita Middle School is located at 13435 E 166th St, Cerritos CA 90703. 13435 E 166th St is in the 90703 ZIP code in Cerritos, CA The school district for Carmenita Middle School is the Abc Unified School District. Carmenita Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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