I graduated from Santa Fe school back in the late 70's. Now I have my oldest daughter going here and I have a 10 year old in Monroe school who will follow her sister to Santa Fe. Recently my family went through a divorce, and the staff at Santa Fe has been very understanding in regards to my daughter
... Read more now having two homes and her being on overload. Things now are settling down for us. Thank you Santa Fe staff for your kindness and patience! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/24/08
Santa Fe has always been touted as the bad school but the Principal and Asst have rised above and brought the school to a new level. The scores have gone up, the activities, field trips and sports have gotten better every year. Though some of the staff will not have ANY parent contact, some will go
... Read more out of thier way. Most have a web site that is up to date with homework and assignments. I am very happy with the education my children have recieved at SF. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
i loved the school very much very fun energetic i was in the school orchestra sadly a very small one but the teacher there taught me disipline acceptance and most of all to enjoy my volin the english teacher ms.labau make me into a better english learner cough cough that that i wasnt good in the first
... Read more place. The people and staff there is top notch wish i was in 8th grade again Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/03/07
Several of the teachers at this school do not seem to care about the students in general. Several of the teachers deal with the children in very belittling ways, Iwould say to anyone if you have an option do not chose this school. There is no follow though with counslers and teachers in reguards to
... Read more helping the children, and complaints about teachers. Also it seems like there is no comunication between the two. This is the worst school I have ever delt with. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/06
Great school with a great staff. I graduated here in 1976 and both of my children have attended this school. They currently have a great band program. The principal, his staff and PTA are wonderful.
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/06
I believe that this school is the best middle school you can find in the Monrovia School District. My sister and I have graduated from here, and we didn't want to leave this school because it was challenging, fun, and the atmosphere is, for the most part, energetic. My sister and I were also in the
... Read more Santa Fe Cougars band. There we learned discipline, how to work with others to achieve a similar goal, and also how to have fun while acting appropriately in public. The band, as well as the sports field, is a great place to meet new friends and work together to do something great. Another thing that I like about this school is that there is always a surplus of parental involvement. There are so many parents who want to be a part of their child's school life who come together to make their child's experience all the better. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/25/06
I spoke to the assistant regarding my concerns with long lunch lines and not enough time to eat. Instead she was more concerned about me not living in the school district. She brushed me off, and never got back to me. I was inquiring about lockers for the children. I left several messages. They
... Read more never returned my call. Overall i am very disappointed... Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/06
Santa Fe offers the students outstanding extracurricular opportunities to get involved. The Leadership program, gives the students the ability to take charge of their school. The school atmosphere has improved greatly with the addition of grass in front and between classes, and the rose bushes in front.
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Posted by a parent on 06/29/05
I love Santa Fe. The only thing it needs according to my daughter is a drama club. C'mon Leadership grant that dream for Santa Fe. I beleive it would be a wonderful asset to Santa Fe Middle School!
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/04
I have been a parent at Santa Fe Middle School for 5 years. My youngest child is an incoming 8th grader at the school. This school is wonderful. The staff is a cohesive unit that provides a challenging curriculum in a nurturing environment. The elective classes - band, advanced band, cooking, computers,
... Read more Spanish - are first rate and taught by remarkable teachers. The AVID program is first rate and the students have won the County Write Off for 5 years running. The administration is first-rate, and the PTA is very active. I can't think of a better place for my children. Read less
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Monrovia schools — Santa Fe Middle School is located at 148 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia CA 91016. 148 W Duarte Rd is in the 91016 ZIP code in Monrovia, CA The school district for Santa Fe Middle School is the Monrovia Unified School District. Santa Fe Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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