As a student i loved this school the 3 years i was there although the teachers and staff are not so nice the students are the best it is very fun being a student. Also cole is showing signs of improvement with the staff. For me this school was the best because you can have fun and learn at the same time.
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Posted by a student on 11/18/08
Since the arrival of the new principal there has been a dramatic turn around for the better. He is committed, caring and available to studets, families and staff. He has an understanding and respect for the community he works with.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
I have been teeching at Cle for the last year and a half. The school has been going through some administative changes that have worked for the better. Disciplinary rules are being enforced, which have made teaching possible compared to las year. Both the administrration and staff are working together
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Posted by a teacher on 04/20/08
I have been a parent at Cole for three years. I have seen a number administrators and teachers come and go. I think Cole is on the right track. The principal seems to care about the kids and the techers are doing a much better job than last year. I jsut wish the kids would be more respectful.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/08
This is school doesn't care about the children at all. Once they are in trouble, they try to kick them out because they don't have the patiences to work with them. The teachers are rude and so are the principals at that school. Please don't take your child to that school!
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
Very impatient with the kids, no respect for them, do not care for the students at all.
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Posted by a parent on 12/26/07
This school is ok I've been here all three years . my only problem is the sports area (it doesn't seem big but) they do ok supporting the sports except cheerleading we have no support from the school administration or district. I feel that if they don't support the 'school spirit leaders' then they don't
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Posted by a student on 10/20/07
I'm a new 7th grader at Cole.I like the school.I have awesome teachers and classes. According to my math teacher, last year there were only a little teachers and most were substitutes. I don't know why that happened, but there's a lot of teachers there now.
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Posted by a student on 09/13/07
I am a new teacher at Cole. The administration is under a major overhaul and policies are being enforced much better. It will not be an overnight solution, but I can certainly tell you things are getting better!
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Posted by a teacher on 06/05/07
Worst middle school in AV with to many problems with staff and students. I pulled my kid out of this school to home school myself and would not recommend sending any child to this school. This school did not make adequate yearly progress in 05-06. School is in need of total administration overhaul. School
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Lancaster schools — Gifford C Cole Middle School is located at 3126 E Ave I, Lancaster CA 93535. 3126 E Ave I is in the 93535 ZIP code in Lancaster, CA The school district for Gifford C Cole Middle School is the Eastside Union School District. Gifford C Cole Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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