It is a great school since the parents are always in the center of involvment. it always gives a great sense of community involved and students are truly the main focus and the high goal of school and not just for reputation. They do matter!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
The kids work hard. The teachers don't teach down. The new principal is beyond fabulous!
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
omg i love this school!im an 8th grade,and hill has so many awesome things!well fist, we have study hall an enties extra period that all the other schools dont!its the last period of the day,just to do homework,with a teacher there to help you, its helped me alot,because im in the advanced math and my
... Read more mom doesnt understand it anymore.there allso a wonderful leadership team and every month we have spirt days!our current principal,(its her first year here)has a law degree,but she has a huge amount of energy!you really wont belive it!and hill has tons of extra acitivitys!we have a spansh,gattair,chess,and flagfoot ball clubs all taken at lunch,and durring study hall once a week you can take art classes, difrent music classes, or you can be on the year book team! go to hill!! =] Read less
Posted by a student on 08/30/09
Im a 7th grader at hill and i have to say it is the best of all the middle schools in novato. Some of the teachers are dislikable but most of them are motivating and good role modles. Most kids dont get made fun of, but truthfull some of them do, but the staff at hill will take care of that. I would
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Posted by a student on 02/08/09
My children are currently in 7th grade at Hill and have been adequately challenged by the work, as I would hope. Though there seems to be a high level of student conflict and 'mean girls', my kids have been able to focus on the academics and make their own circle of friends. Hill also has involved
... Read more parents, some teachers that encourage and reward as well as some teachers that condescend or try too hard to 'be cool'. All in all, I believe this school is wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/09
I have had two children go through Hill Middle School. Both very different in personality and acemically. I have seen teachers who are wonderful, caring and are in the professiona for the right reasons. I know of at least two who if they take a dislike of the student it reflects on how the student
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
This school has terrific academics, and a staff that is very committed to doing whatever it takes to reach each student. I have been very impressed with the school culture of caring, and the extent to which teachers are in touch with the difficult socio-emotional issues that come with middle school.
... Read more My daughter is thriving at Hill, and I know parents whose students are struggling feel that the school has provided excellent support to help turn things around. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
I am fine with a 4 star rating at this time. The school is definetly on the right path for excellence. My son and I are very happy with the teachers and academics. Safety and discipline are issues that should be addressed to be a 5 star school. I would give a 5 star for the principal, she works so hard
... Read more to get the school to be great. My son and I are very happy at Hill School as there is a feeling of caring and sharing which is important to us all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
Some teachers don't seem to have control of the classes; too many disruptive students and seeming lack of strict adherence to behavior policies.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/06
I currently have two children enrolled at Hill and both are taking full advantage of the extracurricular music programs. Flute choir, Band, Jazz Band as well as a weekly improvisational group which allows my children to explore musically outside of the box have all been fully taken advantage of. As my
... Read more older daughter is entering an arts based high school, Hill along with the Marin Symphony Youth programs have proved to be an ideal stepping stone for High school. We have found the advanced Math programs challenging for my Children with during and after school programs in place to help them achieve grades to the best of their abilities. While both of my students are averaging 3.8 or higher, this has not come without hard work and some challenging curriculum. Communicating with teachers on line to keep updated on test scores has been a positive checks and balance vehicle. Read less
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Novato schools — Hill Middle School is located at 720 Diablo Ave, Novato CA 94947. 720 Diablo Ave is in the 94947 ZIP code in Novato, CA The school district for Hill Middle School is the Novato Unified School District. Hill Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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