I just went to back-to-school night for my 8th grade son and I was very impressed with his teachers. Each teacher had at least 10 years teaching experience and still showed passion for their profession. I have 2 older children who went to this school and another younger daughter to follow. The two
... Read more older children are doing fine. One is at Newark Memorial and the other starting Cal Poly. This school can provide a great education for your student. Read less
this school is the best school my child has been to and she transfered 7 times!
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Posted by a parent on 01/04/08
Although my child had some problems with math last year, the teachers where very helpful. Anytime I call or email I get a response right away. I feel the teacher really love what they do and go above and beyond. They are available most of the time before and after school to help students. All that
... Read more the student has to do is show the enthusiasm and the teachers will help. My child has come in before and after school and there is always someone to help. A great thanks to all the staff for loving what you do. A special that to Ms. Huerta for your prompt responses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
The Teachers that care do work hard to inform parents, update websites & help kids who are having trouble. Some Teachers just shrug off and say they didn't have time or forgot to inform parent of failing.. They don't answer emails, etc. We try get help from the Teachers we get a Lecture and little help.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/07
Teacher are over worked and pressured to push students [through] there subjects to make the calender year. Students are failing in Math and Reading. Most teacher are good,but to much pressure to roll out these subject and student are left behind and /or sent to the next grade level without full knowledge
... Read more of the much needed skills in math and reading. This is seen now by lack of parent and board member involvement. Gangs/bulling are vastly taken over due a lack dress code enforcement and school holding zero tolerance codes. Kids need to have program and city involvement,Not lip services! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
This is a very good school. Teachers pay lots of attention on academics. Principal is fully involved and open for suggestions. Teachers run advance programs to motivate the gifted kids. This school has a very good PE teacher. Lots of parents are fully involved and as a result school is doing better
... Read more and better every year. My son has been in this school since first grade to 6th grade and I am very happy about this school in all aspects. This school has wonderful teachers and principal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/05
I have an 8-grader boy in this school and am really glad that all people involve in my kid education from this school always try to be in touch with parents by any way, (i.e. email, letters, notes, etc.) This close contact between the school and parents, gives a better results on the educational
... Read more growth of the students, I really recommend this school especially for those students that are learning English as a second language. Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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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;
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.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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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.
Newark schools — Newark Junior High School is located at 6201 Lafayette Ave, Newark CA 94560. 6201 Lafayette Ave is in the 94560 ZIP code in Newark, CA The school district for Newark Junior High School is the Newark Unified School District. Newark Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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