The gifted program stresses more on quantity of work rather than quality or challenge. Sixth grade was an enormous work load of busy work; nothing much gifted about it. Excellent drama program, just have to deal with an overly dramatic teacher. Seventh and eighth grade settle down a bit in terms of
... Read more work load. Excellent trip to Yosemite in the winter for a week.Administrators have a difficult time dealing with students with special needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
Dodson has had the most positive impact on my life. The magnet program is amazing and it really taught me to be independent. It's beautiful campus and remarkable, experienced system was a surprise to me. I didn't want to go to this school, but i can't imagine how my life would be like if i didn't. I'm
... Read more overly grateful for Dodson's existance and I really don't know how dumb i would be if I went to my homeschool. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/27/09
I'm a student here and i think no i know that it is a great school
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
Dodson is not the school you think it is. Parent's beware the school is far from perfect and I don't know how it received the score it did. The previous ratings must have been written by teachers. If you are not a straight A student, the school can't help you get there. If your child has an incident
... Read more at the school be prepared for the Administrative staff to turn their head the other way. Let me just get to the point, your child must be an A+ student with outside help. Dodson teachers are on a freight train of teaching and they will not stop to help. If you not know the work forget about it. The help, care, and attention is just not there. It's just another poor LAUSD SCHOOL, that's been over-rated! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
As a former student of Dodson Middle School, I would have to say that this has been the best school I have attended so far in my academic career. Dodson provided me the foundation I needed not only to excel in high school but also in college (UC Berkeley). I learned how to study, what to study and even
... Read more learned how to play the clarinet! While in Dodson although I struggled (because of the course load and the intensity of the gifted magnet program), I came out greatly prepared for high school. I am very grateful for Dodson Middle School; it has helped to make me who I am today. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/09/08
We're a military family living in San Pedro's USAF housing and have a son attending Dodson. The school structure, like most in this district, is old & worn with 'temporary' buildings from the 1960's. The best situation for your child at this school is placement in the gifted program, and then being
... Read more placed in the top tier of this program (they select the top 40 math students in the 6th grade to start Pre-Algebra). The two core/block teachers for the Pre-Algebra designated 6th graders are outstanding. To our amazement our son has had a wonderful experience and thrived this school year. Since the 'gifted' classification and high math scores open the best doors in the Los Angeles Unified School District, I suggest enrolling your children in a Kumon or similar extra-curricular math center if you anticipate being stationed in the Los Angeles area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
I'm a student her at Dodson and I like it a lot. My only problem is that some of the teachers don't give you a chance to get better,they point a finger at you.I love participating in all the activities they have during school and after like:drama,dance,cheer,running,football,music,chorus,and art.I love
... Read more Dodson because now I understand science more than anything. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/23/07
Dodson has its achievements and shortcomings. Some teachers set a reasonable, swift pace in covering the criteria. However, not all the teachers are so forthcoming. Some lag and drag at the information, which causes students to forget the material. Yet others do not explain the material well
... Read more at all, and are puzzles why their students receive such low marks. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/05/07
I think that Dodson needs a better reading program. A program like Fleming Middle school has. Power reading programs teach the kids to appreciate reading and promotes good writing habits. A must at Dodson. I am considering pulling my son out of Dodson for this reason. The concern of the leadership at
... Read more Dodson is very low. Especially when it comes to warning signs of bad behavior from a child. The teachers call the parents but the counselors do not return calls or show up to meeting when asked. There is no time to help parents solve problems that your child is having in class. Kids and parent needs are not met. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Excellent free public school. A little crowded, however the quality of education among achools in the same level in superior. Very good music department. Music teacher has a personal relationship with all music students.
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School Profile for Rudecinda S Dodson Middle School
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Student enrollment:
1,900
Students per teacher:
29
Full-time teachers:
65
Number of classrooms:
70
Music
Band, Orchestra
Special Education
Gifted Students
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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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
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English as Second Language
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