Farb Middle has a big problem with bullying and needs so much more improvement when it comes to faculty involvement. The faculty at Farb blame the parents and students for all the bullying and problems they face everyday. But the problem is with the staff. I have seen, as a parent better qualified
... Read more faculty/staff in other schools systems that do so much better a job of handling any kind of problems that comes up. And these schools have a much better ratio of all around better grades and achievement. And this is due to an awesome faculty support system. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
Lack of communication between staff and teachers, staff and parents, and teachers and parents. I've tried to move my child, but the waiting list is too long for the other school. This is the worst school that I have ever had to put up with.
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
Poor leadership Poor communication skills The teachers don't care enough to even have sports. This school is overall, terrible.
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
I am a student in Farb, I am in only 6h grade in my 8th week I think and I am already being challenged beyond anything I will ever do in middle school. I am in all advanced classes, band, and the Principal Leadership council, and am a slightly popular student, Farb helps me to balance everything without
... Read more me having to miss important information or tests. The safety of the school is at an all time low, I confess, but the PLC and I are aware of this and are fixing it. The school is a completely fine school. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/09/08
Matters at this school are not addressed!!!! This school does not cooperate with parents. Teachers, substitutes and even the principal do not properly and effectively address my concerns about my child's well being, grades, and mistakes are constant!
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Posted by a parent on 06/29/07
My son and I love Farb. When my son came back to san diego from florida his grades were less that satisfactory. He was put into avid and now he is an 'a' student and a padres'scholar. The avid program is a god send for the kids at this school but it takes the parent to be involved also, the teachers
... Read more can not do it alone. I do not have any problems with the school-I do recommend it to others.My son refuses to miss a day of school and I love it.My son (a 7th grader) gets to represent Farb at different events. My son is bussed to Farb from the normal heights area where we live. Parents it's up to you if you want your child to be a success then get involved, check homework-contact the teachers-go to meetings-read the valueable info that's sent to you. My son is always talking about college now-get involved Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
The staff at Farb are very motivated about the 'AVID' program, which is a good thing. Even if the kids aren't the type to jump on board with the program, they'll benefit simply from the added energy from the teachers. Unfortunately, Farb seems to have followed the role of Serra High by joining some
... Read more program that brings in troubled kids from other school districts. The result ... they're drowning in troublemakers. Even if it's only a few kids, the few that cause problems soak up too much of the attention and time from the staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/06
This school has a lack of parent involvement and limited extra-curricular activities.
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Posted by a staff on 05/05/06
My 7th grade son started in the fall of 2005, and at first had some trouble with most all of his classes. As the year has progressed he has gotten much better and the teachers seem to have more concern with his learning. I have been kind of disappointed with the fact that classes run almost 2 hours long
... Read more and yet some of my sons teachers seem to fly through their material with little regard to if the child is fully understanding the material completely. Also, the band program does not seem to judge each child on his/her ability but on the entire instrument section. Parent involvement seems to be high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/24/05
This school has so much potential! However, the parent involvement is low and there is no school spirit. The facilities are too small for middle schoolers, and the athletic equipment is limited. The staff seem tired and unfriendly as a whole with the exception of some really great teachers. With such
... Read more a wide variety of students, you would think that there would be a variety of things to offer here! The children are not being pushed academically, and sports are not available through the school. The kids just don't seem to take school seriously. Read less
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San Diego schools — Farb Middle School is located at 4880 La Cuenta Dr, San Diego CA 92124. 4880 La Cuenta Dr is in the Tierrasanta neighborhood and 92124 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Farb Middle School is the San Diego Unified School District. Farb Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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