our school has a lot of parent involvment so the kids like to come to school and get involved aswell. We have a great principle that cares about the school & the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/09
I am a parent of current Emerson student. I want to say that Emerson is a very good school. Unfortunately current economic crisis is affecting Emerson - it looks like the Music program will be canceled in Fall 2009. I am posting following information to all interested Emerson alumni: If you want
... Read more to see the last 2009 Spring Music Concert please visit Emerson Auditorium on 6/4/2009, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. and join the legend - Mr. Lanni with the Marching Panthers Orchestra plus alumni. It will be most probably the last Marching Panthers Orchestra performance. I am sure Emerson will be different without Marching Panthers Orchestra. I am also sure Emerson still be great place to study and to have fun. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
As a parent of a 6th grader, I can only say that this year has been a wonderful experience for my son. He has never been more organized, more motivated about school. He loves the lunch time sports leagues, the A. Reader Program. Emerson competed in World Math Day and my son was online competing with
... Read more students all over the world until I made him go to bed. The drama program is great. He is taking chorus and is surprised how much he loves it. He is in the Team Prime Time Program after school and has met friends from all grades. Yes the school has problems - but none that other schools don't share. Come and see for yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
As a parent of a graduating 8th grader, it is important to reiterate that the choice to stay public and support our community middle school has made us proud. Imperfect (what school isn't), but improving every year, we are happy to be counted among those who did not outsource our kids to an out-of-area
... Read more public school. Unless you have very specific and compelling learning issues, attending your local middle school should be a no-brainer. We are proud to be counted among the many independent families who made the right choice for our community. Fingers crossed that those up and coming will follow in our footsteps and continue the trend. Bravo to our school and our graduating (well-educated and involved) young men and women who move on to the next chapter...high school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
I am parent of a current eigth grader and I am so happy we selected Emerson. My son came from Fairburn and we also heard all the nasty rumors about the school which turned out to be untrue. He has received an excellent education; he is still scoring off the charts in both math and english thanks to the
... Read more rigors of the IHP curriculm and the nourturing teachers. In addition, he as grown into a well rounded person having taken drama with Mr. Weiss and through other electives. And most importantly, the friendships he developed at Fairburn have continued through middle school and will continue beyond. A few days ago he mentioned he was graduating with very fond memories of his middle school experience and will look back with much happiness. To me, those words meant plenty. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
Thank goodness that in my oldest daughter's fifth grade year, several of her friends decided early on Emerson. It has been a treasure. I am so grateful we didn't buy into the unkind rumors that were being spread by the 'private school' parents who were trying to justify their choice to pay for an education
... Read more likely not as good or diverse as what they could have had for free at Emerson. Starting with 'Howdy Days' (a 3-day orientation for 6th graders, where they learn its ins and outs), the school was extremely welcoming. The SAS/IHP teachers are dedicated, caring indivduals. Our daughter was challenged to think by Ms. Cruz, encouraged to explore by Mr. Joseph, motivated to push her limits by Ms. Senior, and shown that learning can be fun by Ms. Cook. 7th and 8th have been great too, culminating with Mr. Weiss and drama. Great staff (thanks Mr. Cota)! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
I am going to second that statement of an earlier review, this school is awesome. It's small enough that the principal knows every student and cares too. The teachers are professional and really impart so much knowledge into these kids. Emerson Middle School is the best kept secret on the Westside. They
... Read more have a great Academic program, a fantastic Performing Arts program and a wonderful after school program. It's a safe small campus and would recommend it highly. I have had kids at this school now for 4 years and I see a great influx of great kids and great parents rolling up their sleeves to make this school even better. MJ Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
It's an awesome school who deserves a visit before judging and also some involvement on the great programs and opportunities for bright kids
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School Profile for Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School
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Student enrollment:
1,429
Students per teacher:
51
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
65
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Los Angeles schools — Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School is located at 1650 Selby Ave, Los Angeles CA 90024. 1650 Selby Ave is in the West Los Angeles neighborhood and 90024 ZIP code in Los Angeles, CA The school district for Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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