I love La Entrada because we are the La Entrada Leopards, because I graduated from here and my Daughter, because of how they try and bring out the best in each of their students and because it means Entrance-Entrance into a successful education-
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
Special education services are poor to nonexistent. Resource program is unorganized. Children with special needs are not being served.
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
This school is continually working toward continuing their vision of excellence. The teachers are amazing and the Assistant Principal who has been there 9 years is the glue who holds the school together. As a leader, she is professional and an excellent communicator. She has initiated so many programs
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/09
La Entrada was an incredible experience for both my children, and the entire family. LE gave them both the background they needed to succeed: After graduating from Menlo-Atherton, one is now a senior at UC Berkeley, and the other just admitted to Stanford. The teaching quality is terrific, the school
... Read more has a caring administration, and overall La Entrada offers the perfect blend of nurturance and challenge to young students. An A++ school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I went to La Entrada and graduated last year. I was constantly engaged in extracurricular activities. In 4-7th grade I played basketball on the La Entrada team and claimed 2nd place. All of the teachers are very energetic and excited to help with any issues that a student my need. They stay extra to
... Read more make sure you grasp the concept. When i attended La Entrada it was amazing, since it was like we were all a family. When graduation came along there was nothing but tears, from teachers and students. You create such a bond and when you move on to high school it is like leaving your family. There is always a 'family' established at schools, but at La Entrada everyone makes sure that you are involved in every activity. After your 5 years at La Entrada you will never regret any opportunities, experiences, and friendships. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/18/09
La Entrada is a great challenging school for your child. It extra courses like geometry are great . The parents help out alot and the new principe is great.
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Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
The school is not a great program for gifted kids. They say all kids are gifted. Give me a break. They are not that great toward kids with LD either. Great facilities. Parent donate tons of $$$. Perfect school for a normal average upper middle class kid
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Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
Most reviews here are a few years old. Now there is a new Principal who is absolutely fantastic. My daughter loves La Entrada, the teachers are outstanding. This years she has 6 different teachers and all are absolutely outstanding, I think that through my 12 years in school I maybe had 3 or 4 this
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
I have had two daughters attend La Entrada, both at different levels of learning ability. My first daughter had a slight learning challenge and needed help that was not available so she was home schooled. My second who now attends is brilliant and is number 1 or 2 in her class. Both had caring and
... Read more excellent teachers. Latin language, jazz band, math, core, basketball, she doesn't have enough time in the day to take all of the interesting classes! A great school, the parents are upper class but don't act stuffy - most are very nice and try their best to be involved - it is what it is. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
It seems amazing and that every child that has gone there is improving in all subjects. My friend's daughter goes there and she was on the high honor roll. This school makes every child feel like they are special in there own way. The teachers also give a lot of time and effort in to helping each student
... Read more to their personal learning capabilities. The teacheers are so well educated that if I moved half way around the world, I would definetly miss the school. The school also has many great after school activities such as basketball, track, volleyball, tennis, and many more. This school is so amazing. That is all what my friend told me and when I visited it was amazing no matterif you are new you felll always welcomed. Read less
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Menlo Park schools — La Entrada Middle School is located at 2200 Sharon Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025. 2200 Sharon Rd is in the Sharon Height neighborhood and 94025 ZIP code in Menlo Park, CA The school district for La Entrada Middle School is the Las Lomitas Elementary School District. La Entrada Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 4 - 8.
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