I am a current 7th grade student in Bret Harte middle school this school is not a bad school it's just a school that needs more help,parent help.I will not say that this school is just a school where kids want to fight or get involved in fighting this school just needs to have more interesting things
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Posted by a student on 08/19/09
Teachers really care, especially Mr. J. O; who is patiend and encouraging!! Best teacher ever.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
I am a parent who graduated from Bret Harte MS, in 1976, and now my child attends Bret Harte as a six garder in 2008. I am very involved in my child's education, and from what I have observed thus far is an enviornment inducsive to promoting learning as well as encouraging parent involvement. With a
... Read more I can attitude from our children, and parent, teacher, and administrative staff encouragement, all good things are possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
i am not a parent but i attended this school about 4 years ago, and yes this is a very rough neighborhood but this school is all about helping students with there after school programs etc. students are only fighting because there parents dont teach them whats right and wrong
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Posted by a student on 08/29/08
This school has a lot of students who are only interested in fighting or watching someone else fight.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
I have seen many changes at bret harte some were questionable but like many people say just give it time. I was hesitant about sending my child here, I thought I could keep in touch with her academics since I work there. True that your child can learn much as possible depending on the teacher and classroom
... Read more enviroment. I had great faith in this school when the principle Ms.Kay came, her dedication to the school is outstanding, I was sad to see her leave Spring 2006 to Narbone High. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/07
Hi, well I'm not at parent but I attended bret harte about two years ago. I just wanted to day that mr. Martin's music program is the best thing that ever happened to me.
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Posted by a student on 11/28/06
I am a current student at Bret Harte.I have been going there since 6th,and 7th grade.I am now in the 8th grade.Well since we have gotten a new principal,Ms.Kay,this school has changed a lot now.I admit that before going to Bret Harte I was slightly scared at 1st and my parents wouldn't approove for me
... Read more going there.Since they have heard a lot about the behavior in Bret Harte.But it's not actually a bad sch00l you know?...It's actually a very good school unless you are around the right people.But even if you don't it doesn't mean your have to act like the rest of everyone.All the teachers are spectacular.Rhey show respect to you only if you respect them babk (of course).Ms.Kay has definitely made a difference in this school. sincerely, -Yuslic an 8th grade student of '07. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/01/06
My daughter has attended Bret Harte for the 6th, 7th and is now attending this year in the 8th grade. For the 6th grade year I had many communication problems with the VP & Dean of the School along with a few teachers. I am the type of person who always gives things a chance to change but by the end
... Read more of her 6th grade school year I was ready to send my daughter packing. My daughter had made friends there and wanted to stay so I told her that she could go there for the 1st semester and if I didn't see any improvement from the staff then I would transfer her to another school. Last year, I did see a major improvement in the school. I think they may have gotten a new Principal but whatever happened keep up the good work Bret Harte! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/06
I'm a teacher at this school and although I love teaching here there is no way I'd send my child here. There are many fabulous teachers at Bret Harte but it is very unsafe due to both neighborhood, parent and child behavior. Most of the teachers here love our school and love our students but we've
... Read more had teachers and principals 'dumped' here - meaning that they don't want to be at Bret Harte but are placed here. We have had 4 principals in 2 years - 1 who showed up only when he felt like it. Our school could be a great school but there are few of us who believe in our school. The 6th grade team is, for the most part, excellent! We need to parents to be with us! If only we could get a strong and dedicated leader, we could all be proud to be at The Harte! Read less
School Profile for Harte Preparatory Middle School
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Student enrollment:
1,745
Students per teacher:
73
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
65
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English as Second Language
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Los Angeles schools — Harte Preparatory Middle School is located at 9301 S Hoover St, Los Angeles CA 90044. 9301 S Hoover St is in the 90044 ZIP code in Los Angeles, CA The school district for Harte Preparatory Middle School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Harte Preparatory Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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