Likely the most overrated school of all time. Parents, if living in Los Altos (so that your kid can go to Blach) is an option for you, then you already know your child will perform well on standardized tests. Buying a house in the district costs well over a million; children of less-than-excellent economic
... Read more backgrounds are not permitted. The staff and administration are average at best, and don't be fooled into giving credit to the institution rather than the unique geographic-economic circumstance. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/04/09
i disagree with the review above, I am an eighth grader at blach and i can say teasing and being made fun of are notas bad as my 7 previous schools i reccomend this school highly
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Posted by a student on 09/19/08
Blach is a wonderful school. The academics are good especially with the differentiated tracks in Math. It's clear that the teachers enjoy being at Blach, really respect the principal and therefore provide in turn a teaching community that cares about its students. They don't have the teacher turnover
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/08
This school is fantastic, with a wide spectrum of electives and a very effective academic program.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
For overall, They have many good teachers. The school divided into the three groups: very advanced, advanced, standard according to the Califronia middle school standard. We like this system because the teachers can focus on the approriate level of materials and they can also pay more attention to each
... Read more student who is in the same level acedmically. They also have an excellent musical band. The parents are very involved in the student's academil performance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/06
those reviews below made blach sound so great...but it isnt. oh sure, dont get me wrong, the teachers are excellent and I learned a lot too. but like ever jr. high there are kids being made fun of and being left out and the kids are just plain mean. (okay so maybe i'm exgarrating) but they're pretty
... Read more cruel. a student who's attended blach 4 two years . i know what actually happens there. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/08/05
I am a 7th grader at Blach. I really like all the teachers we have, the classes are small, the transition from 6th grade to 7th was easy, and the music program is fun. P.E. is okay, the activities are good, and everyone is always involved. Our principal is pretty good and student leadership is fabulous.
... Read more The after school sports are very good, I was involved in most of them but my favorite was track and field. The electives are mostly good. Blach is good because there is something for everyone. I really enjoyed my first year here. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/21/04
Blach School is excellent in academics, so to speak. But it is lack of extra-curricular activities. (All the so-called 'extra-curricular activities' are conducted by local recreation center, not by the school.) My son came from an elementary school where he excelled in activities in many areas. Now
... Read more all he can do, other than doing his schoolwork, is do what other students do-gossip, which he does not like. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/04
Blach is an outstanding school with highly qualified and committed staff and is well-known locally for its excellence in academics as well as music, art and drama. The P.E. program is comprehensive exposing children to a wide range of activities. Special needs students are included in the general education
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Posted by a teacher on 11/20/03
Modern campus, dynamic teachers, good communication between parents and staff, strong math program.
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Los Altos schools — Georgina P Blach Interm School is located at 1120 Covington Rd, Los Altos CA 94024. 1120 Covington Rd is in the 94024 ZIP code in Los Altos, CA The school district for Georgina P Blach Interm School is the Los Altos School District. Georgina P Blach Interm School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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