I am a new parent to public schools and I am very satisfied with PVIS. The teachers and staff are very qualified and helpful. I also came from a private school and I am surprised at the high level of education my children are getting at PVIS.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
The new principal Frank Califano is excellent. We have a new assistant principal as well. We did not lose any teachers 2009-2010 from the budger cut. Mrs. O is a the best music teacher with more that 270 kids in band/orchestra. The school is safe overlooking the ocean. There is a Chinese program for
... Read more second language. The math club is wonderful volunteered by Mrs. Thom with award winning students. The honors and accelerated classes are challenging. I cannot believe this is a public school. I moved my kids from a private school nearby to this public middle school because it is so close to home. I cannot believe they are getting the same education and better without the huge price tag. I have to pinch myself sometimes. My kids love the school and look forwared to go everyday. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
PVIS is awesome!! Woo! 1 of very few top schools in south bay!! Sea Kings rule!!
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Posted by a student on 10/14/08
I go to this school, and it provides so much education for children in 6th - 8th grade. I moved from Rancho Palos Verdes to Palos Verdes Estates just to go to this school! If you are coming from a different country, they help ESL (English as a Second Language) as well. The teachers are
... Read more well chosen. I hope many more people will enjoy the thrill of PVIS like I have!!! (currently in 6th grade) Read less
Posted by a student on 06/09/07
Love this school! My child didn't have any friends there coming out of elementary school. He has so many new and nice friends. We call it the happy school. The teachers are over and above what to expect.
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/07
The school is excellent, we moved from LAUSD, where they don't teach but convey the material like the kids are in college and expect them to learn with little teaching. They don't give second chances. At PVIS, the teachers are genuine and try to teach the kids, it is a supportive and rewarding environment
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
My child attended PVIS for 3 years. She attended regular classes but struggles. The environment was very poor for her. Counceling was weak. Bullying and harrassment were severe and not addressed pro-actively. Teachers frequently complained of too many students so they cannot provide individual help
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
fantastic academics. great campus overlooking ocean. maybe a little more parent help would be good.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/05
PVIS is definitely a school of high standards. The school benifits from some very dedicated and excellent teachers and lots of parent involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 02/02/04
PVIS is not only a great school, it is a California Distinguished School - an award which is well deserved by its faculty, staff, students, parent volunteers, and especially it's Principal, Diawn Stanley. Mrs. Stanley's dedication to the students of PVIS, and the school itself, is far more impressive
... Read more than any other person in her position that I've ever met. Thank you Mrs. Stanley, and everyone involved with making our school the best it can be for our kids! Read less
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Pls Vrds Est schools — Palos Verdes Interm School is located at 2161 Via Olivero, Pls Vrds Est CA 90274. 2161 Via Olivero is in the 90274 ZIP code in Pls Vrds Est, CA The school district for Palos Verdes Interm School is the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Sd. Palos Verdes Interm School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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