as student at california middle school i believe cal represents the best in public school because we are able to have fun and work hard at the same time. Mr.davvis is my world history teacher and he makes it easy for each student to learn at the same pase, Mrs.Franzella is a Lang. Arts teacher there
... Read more and she is the same way, ahe also connects with each student so he/she can't understand something she will explain it in a way he/she can understand and last but not least Mr.Apodaca he is not my teacher but he is a very cool person and he knows just about every simgle person there and will help them in any situation. California Middle School is the BEST school i have went to and i wish i could stay there forever no other school is like Cal. I thank you for taking your time reading this. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/15/09
I'm an alumni of Cal Middle, and I absolutely loved this school. Mr. Dell, the 8th grade algebra teacher is the best teacher I've ever had. Mr Holt both coaches Speech and Debate, and directs a Shakespeare play every year. I think I recieved more from my two years at Cal than my 7 years in elementary
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Posted by a student on 11/30/08
California Middle School represents the best in public school education, serving students from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Located in one of Sacramento's most desirable neighborhoods, Cal boasts a beautiful tree-lined campus with an 'old University' feel. Within its walls brews some of
... Read more the most enriching social and academic interactions imaginable. Cal provides rigorous academics for all students, from those needing special education to high-achieving university-bound students. Cal provides a small, nurturing environment during the challenging adolescent years. Cal promotes the open-mindedness that is only possible when students of different backgrounds come together under one roof. Academic achievements in 2007-8 are numerous; yet, as long as Cal serves all neighborhood students, it may not look great on paper. Parents able to look beyond the API scores and accept diversity as an opportunity will recognize that Cal is a gem. Keep an open mind. Come to Cal. Your child will thrive here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/08
This has been an excellent middle school for our family. My son has been a part of the Gate Program at Cal and has excelled academically, socially and athletically. Mrs. Elizabeth Vigil, the principal, has made a concerted effort to reach out to the neighborhood children and encourage parents to send
... Read more their kids to Cal. I believe her efforts - and those of her key staff and faculty - made a world of difference. My son recently competed in the National Competition for Speech and Debate. Our school came in first place in the nation. That is incredible! Mr. Michael Holt, Gate Language Arts teacher, has been an absolutely outstanding speech and debate and drama teacher. Actually, an outstanding teacher in every area that he touches. There have been a number of outstanding teachers and a handful that were only so-so. All in all, we are extremely pleased to have chosen Cal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/08
This school is the best school I have ever been to! I wish I could stay there forever! I'm so proud I went to Cal!!!
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Posted by a student on 03/26/08
My child is in the 8th grade at Cal and it has been a very good experience. The teacher and staff really care about the kids and the amount of problems have been very small.
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Sacramento schools — California Middle School is located at 1600 Vallejo Way, Sacramento CA 95818. 1600 Vallejo Way is in the Land Park neighborhood and 95818 ZIP code in Sacramento, CA The school district for California Middle School is the Sacramento City Unified School District. California Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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