Medea Creek Middle School has the best of both worlds - a great Academic Program supported by the parents, students and faculty, and the feel of a community school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
This school offers strong support of those students striving for a quality education.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
Some of these reviews are upsetting. Yes, I am a student. Who knows the school better than me? I am currently going into 8th grade. The teachers are great and actually make learning a little better. We have smart boards and senteos!!!!!! Those are really cool devices that make learning super fun! I love
... Read more the new technology. The P.E. program is great here. No, its not just for 'track stars.' It helps to get the whole school in shape. EW are not obese like the rest of the United States. We do have sports teams. Almost everyone gets an 'A' in P.E. just for their effort and participation. I am artistic and an 'outgoing happy kid' and this school is great for me. It DOES offer the GATE program. Since your new principal came here our school is even more involved. This school is great! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/06/08
On paper, this school looks like a dream, the whole district should. The reality ... all fluff, no form. I removed my children from this school, and the district. Son an artistic, introverted child. Daughter an outgoing easygoing happy kid. Both A students, with Outstanding Citizenship and Work Habits.
... Read more They are completely different personalities and this school failed them both. The Administration is tired. The teachers are highly qualified yet cynical and seeminly miserable. They do not cater to the AP/GATE crowd. They maybe cater to the athletic stars, I guess. The counseling staff was completely uninvolved and invisible. This Social Experiment should have worked, but for me, definitely did not. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
I think this is a great school and has excellent academics. The library is filled with great books and the teachers really seem to know what they're doing. The staff seems to really make sure that the students know that their doing and there's great festivals and fun-raisers. All the classes and courses
... Read more are great and the teachers really dedicate their time to the students. The parents are really involved with the school and can help out a lot Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
Medea is a great school for acedemics. The office personal are all very sweet and helpful and know all the children within the school by name and personality. Medea has a private school feel to it. The acedemics move very quickly which can be very stressful for the kids. All the teachers that my children
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/06
Overall the Oak Park schools enjoy an excellent reputation. Test scores are high and reflect the socio-economic level of the community. My one complaint with Medea is an overemphasis on art projects in every academic subject -i.e, make a travel brochure, design a Renaissance Faire booth, create an
... Read more illustrated journal...and on and on to the point where my daughter dreads hearing what the next 'creative' assignment is going to be. Also, since most of these are to be completed at home, some students receive much more parent 'help' than others which creates an uneven playing field. Medea offers instumental music, chorus, drama, and several art courses as electives. Students may also select computer courses or a stint on the school newspaper. The electives are many and varied. There are no extracurricular sports teams and the PE program emphasizes running and more running - which works to the detriment of non track stars! There Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/06
We moved to Oak Park 2 years ago from Studio City. The school is exeptional, and in many ways even superior to private schools in the valley. Highly recommended.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/06
Medea Creek is an incredible school. The teachers are very dedicated and caring. The curriculum is challenging and engaging. It truely is a School to watch! I found the teachers to be encouraging and really want students to succeed. Wow, what a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 07/11/05
Medea Creek is a National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School. Additionally, MCMS was just chosen as one of three California 'Schools to Watch.' The teachers are very committed and plan for students as departmental teams so that curriculum and instruction is consistent among teachers.
... Read more The entire district has made differentiation a high priority, and that is definitely seen at MCMS. Students are taught based on their individual learning needs so that they are able to truly master the subjects and are challenged to go deeper into the material. Read less
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Oak Park schools — Medea Creek Middle School is located at 1002 Doubletree Rd, Oak Park CA 91377. 1002 Doubletree Rd is in the 91377 ZIP code in Oak Park, CA The school district for Medea Creek Middle School is the Oak Park Unified School District. Medea Creek Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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