Chaminade Middle School was the best thing that ever happened to my son. By no means is he a straight A student but he is certainly better prepared for High School and ultimately college because of his 3 years here. Like any school, there are some great teachers and not so great teachers. But everyone
... Read more of the teachers is accessible by email and have office hours. The curriculum is more than challenging - every student that goes through Chaminade is a full year ahead in English. The student body is great - confident, smart, well spoken. Great kids that you would want your kid around. The best part is the accountability and organization that is emphasized at Chaminade, I assure you, your child will walk out of there a organized and more responsible young adult. BTW, my child has friends from many faiths - not an issue here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
Good for average students, not good for the higher level kids. Many inexperienced teachers, ratio too high. Lack of supervision outside class entirely offsets discipline achieved inside class. Babyish group projects, loads of busywork keeps kids from being able to study! Excellent extra-curricular
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
You need to follow some other parents/students recommendations/experiences prior to sending your child there otherwise you might be shocked. It is a very strict college prep school and students will be very well prepared for college. The con is the religion classes are overwhemed and over superceeding
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
Chaminade College Preparatory is an outstanding school that exceeds in academic excellence. However, it is not what it is made up to be. If you are not Catholic or a type of Christian, do not consider this school for your child. The religion classes are hard and the masses occur MORE often than the
... Read more parents are told. Religion is a major part of Chaminade and therefore the school is extremely heavy duty religious. Also, the student to teacher ratio is considerably too high with approximately 35 students to 1 teacher. There are many projects and almost a 50 or more question test every other day. If your child is not ready to be challenged this is not the school for your family. If your child has never received any grade below an A, prepare to be shocked. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/17/09
Chaminade is an excellent, excellent school. It teaches quality education and has a great diversity of students from all cultures and religions. There is so many good things to say about Chaminade.
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Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
Chaminade is not all it is supposed to be! The teachers are very disrespectful to the students, but show a very different face to the parents. Infractions are given for telling another student to be quiet so you don't get into trouble. Saturday detentions are given for failing someone else's mess.
... Read more If you try to defend yourself, more punishment is doled out. Academically, the school tries to do a good job, but it falls short in many areas. Low test grades can be offset with preschool level collages and projects. It is easy to lower your grade (just leave your homework in your locker once or twice), but it is very difficult to raise it again. Many group assignments are given with no follow up or supervision. Usually, one student ends up doing the work while the rest of the kids play. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
Bringing my kids to Chaminade Middle School was an EXCELLENT choice. That school has the best faculty and staff that is dedicated to help the students. They are such a welcoming group. They are strong academically and spiritually. Thank You!
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/08
Chaminade is a great school, but they are too strict!
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/08
Chaminade is an excellent school. I love coming to school everday and learning something new.
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Posted by a student on 12/08/07
Switching my kids to this school in 6th grade was the best decision we ever made. Chaminade opened up a world of choices for them. No school is without its occasional teacher who a student (or even a parent!) might not feel a great deal of affinity toward, but we've had only one experience in that
... Read more regard, and it was very minor. The administrative staff is beyond top notch. The sport coaches are both teachers and mentors in the best ways. The traditional Catholic education does not seem to be overbearing for kids who may not come from a Catholic background. The trustees truly seem interested in providing excellent facilities and the new gym is evidence of that. This is definitely a school that should be on your list of those to investigate. Read less
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Chatsworth schools — Chaminade Middle School is located at 19800 Devonshire St, Chatsworth CA 91311. 19800 Devonshire St is in the Chatsworth neighborhood and 91311 ZIP code in Chatsworth, CA The school district for Chaminade Middle School is the Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Off. Chaminade Middle School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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