this is one of the best middle school in the state and all the students are frienly
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Posted by a student on 09/08/09
This school is the best i have ever gone to. If you are looking for a school where your kids can excell, come to Wells!! All the students are friendly here, and the teachers are outstanding! Wells has one of the best reputations in California. The extracurricular activites could no have blossomed more.
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Posted by a student on 11/02/08
I could not be more happy with Wells. Our child went to a different school in the past and has excelled at Wells in all areas - academically, musically, athletically, personally. The staff are responsive, truly care about the students, are informed in their subject areas and get students excited about
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
Due to the CA budget crisis, the sports and band have been ordered cut out by the school board. This is heartbreaking.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I have had 2 students go to Wells (have a current 7th grader) and I love this school. I have e-mailed the principal and she has gotten back to me right away. Some teachers, like his math teacher, send weekly e-mail updates on the student's progress. No one has mentioned the band and drama programs which
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
I am impressed with the leadership of the school. Kathy Rosselle is responsive and she and Mr. Martin really are tuned into the students and the parents needs. The teachers are flexible when students have unique learning needs and stretch the students to the best of their ability. My only major complaint
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/07
This school is great! As a student going into 7th grade Wells, I had an awesome first year! There was much more freedom than at Elementary school, and it was really fun! I loved the teachers too! Especially Mr.Reding! Thanks Mr.Reding for an awesome year! Wells is an awesome place to be!
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Posted by a former student on 08/15/06
I am not impressed with this school, primarily because the vice principal and the special education teacher do not return phone calls. My son has been overdue for a special education meeting (for his IEP) for three months. Further, the teachers do not seem to be informed of my son's special education
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/04
I am not sure what to say about the school, every time I call to make a conference meeting with teacher or principal, I don't recieve a call back, I feel I have to go beyond the school system to get some one attention.
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/04
I am an eighth grader at Wells middle school for the school year 2004-2005. I believe that are school is very good, i have enjoyed being there for the past two years so far and look forward toward my last year with them. I have maintained a 4.00 grade point average for the duration of sixth and seventh
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Dublin schools — Wells Middle School is located at 6800 Penn Dr, Dublin CA 94568. 6800 Penn Dr is in the 94568 ZIP code in Dublin, CA The school district for Wells Middle School is the Dublin Unified School District. Wells Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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