I came to this school having come from a very high achiving high school with a much better enviornment and education. This school does have its share of highs including the SAS program which is very well set on giving kids more opportunities, but there lows are much greater. Having been in
... Read more the SAS program I have heard quite enough about polictics where it doesn't belong. I also feel the school is very much behind other schools in technology and policies hopefuly they improve with time. Overall the students are not as bad as people portray them to be but are actually great all around students. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/14/09
It seems to be a very organized school and has potential.
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Posted by a student on 11/17/08
Most people think that the only good thing about James Monroe High School is Law and Government Magnet Program. I am in a better program called School for Advanced Studies here in Monroe. This program allows us to take AP classes that we want to take, allows us to grow together as a family, and prepares
... Read more us for college. It is a much better program than magnet and everyone should be in it simply because it challenges way more than magnet. Also magnet does not give AP classes to there students. Anyone who is willing to learn and do well in school especially in college should be in S.A.S. We have wonderful teachers who take the time to sit down and help you with whatever problems you have. Dr. Clark is one if the best if not the best English teacher Monroe has. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/22/08
this school is not what it appears to be as a SAS student i know about the oportinies that are offered. The SAS students take the most AP classes and exel in other things such as extracaricular activities. We go to outside of school fildtrips such as snowboarding and to cruises. It offeres great opportunities
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Posted by a student on 03/25/08
As a 2007 graduate of the Law and Government Magnet and Police Academy Programs, I cannot help but rave about the wonderful education I have received! With six smaller learning communities on campus there is something for every student. Whether you want to be a lawyer, chef, fire personnel, teacher,
... Read more or mechanical engineer, you can find it at Monroe. We have one of the best Speech and Debate teams in the San Fernando Valley and have brought home numerous awards. Our sports teams are remarkably improving as time goes on. Almost 98% of our 2007 graduating seniors from the Law and Government and Police Academy Programs are attending accredited Colleges and Universities fro the Fall 2007 Semester. We were nurtured since ninth grade and were prepared for obstacles and challenges that life brings. Amazing career opportunities and phenomenal teachers! Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/30/07
i really want my son to achive in this school. i really think its a great school it has many programs to support the childrens education.
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Posted by a parent on 07/11/07
My child received an excellent and competive education in the Law & Government Magnet. She had outstanding teachers who inspired her to excellence.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/07
I am former student and I have to say my experience at Monroe was far from great. This school has great academic opportunities, however it is too overcrowded and their is a lack of teachers that are inspiring and motivating. LAUSD needs to build more schools and downsize the classrooms!
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Posted by a former student on 04/11/07
As a former student, I would have to say that Monroe is nothing short of superb...not pathetic (as others may think). The Law and Government program at Monroe challenges students and the school (overall) provides a superior academic environment. The dedicated teachers, counselors, and administrators
... Read more provide students with the academic rigor and emotional support that allow students to endeavor challenging careers and the vast array of academic studies available for them actually makes these goals within grasp. Monroe is an excellent school and should be on anyone's list when searching for a high school. And...The Class of 2006 rocks! Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/11/06
Their academic programs are great my child has learned a lot.She is enrolled in the SAS program and is very advanced.At Monroe I am not sure if they have choir but the extracurricular activities are fabulous.Parent involvement is good but it could be improved.The teachers are very nice and disciplined.I
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* In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
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North Hills schools — James Monroe High School is located at 9229 Haskell Ave, North Hills CA 91343. 9229 Haskell Ave is in the 91343 ZIP code in North Hills, CA The school district for James Monroe High School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. James Monroe High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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