Stanley is a great school. The teachers are great, the music department is fantastic! Through out elementary school I heard that Stanley had drug problems, but when I went there I figured out that all of that were just rumors. The PE classes are great. You really get involved, and after running a mile
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Posted by a student on 02/05/09
We love Stanley! This is my daughter's first year there, and she is having a great time. She's in an advanced math class, and when she needs extra help, there is always a classroom open for math help at lunch and after school. They have tons of sports after school- something for everyone, and everyone
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/08
Someone commented on the fact that music was lacking at Stanley. Well, Bob Athade runs one of the best music programs I have ever seen. Both in the amount of students that participate and in the quality of musical instruction. Professional musicians regularly teach classes and the the experience outside
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
Good academic program, lacking in music but good in sports and other opportunities. Lot depends on individual efforts of the students and parents. Quality of academic programs sometimes is more reflrctive of the kind of students in each grade. Some teachers are young others experienced
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/06
I love this school! As a student, the expectations are quite high, but even if you can't reach the goal yourself, peer tutoring is available, and my teachers are also willing to help. There's a program for new kids, so they won't get lost, and the music program ranks in the top 100 schools in California
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Posted by a student on 03/01/06
Great school. It is everything a parent could want. Very good staff.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/06
Stanley teachers offer one-on-one work with students. Most teachers encourage student participation in the classroom. There are accellerated math programs that reach into a high-school level Geometry class taught on campus. Bullying and teasing is low, though probably never nonexistant. Most students
... Read more are generally fairly friendly. The music program is very good, and has won awards for its quality. Parental involvement, through the PTA and other associations, is high. Families also contribute to the Lafayette Arts And Science Foundation (LASF) which sponsors many arts and science workshops in school, from K-8. This school overall is one of the best in the state. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/11/05
Best music program in the country. Large number of students, but has a wide range of clubs and activities.
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Posted by a parent on 11/23/04
Stanley is very strong in math, music, sports, science and the core teachers for the most part are excellent. My daughter's writing is superior. She understands how to write a good essay, short story, poem, etc. and I attribute that to her teachers. The school is able to provide four different levels
... Read more of math, which is excellent because some students feel comfortable with numbers and understand them quickly while others need a bit more time to master them. The music department is also excellent. Mr. Atheyde is inspirational and the students can start to learn to play an instrument and can be as advanced as to participate in symphonic band. As far as I can tell, and my daughter and her friends tell me there is no drug problem in the school. I prefer Stanley over some local private schools. It offers more choices. Read less
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Lafayette schools — M H Stanley Middle School is located at 3455 School St, Lafayette CA 94549. 3455 School St is in the Stanley neighborhood and 94549 ZIP code in Lafayette, CA The school district for M H Stanley Middle School is the Lafayette Elementary School District. M H Stanley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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