A great middle school. I attended Mesa Verde for grades 6-8, when the new campus was first opened. I am surprised to see that most of the original founding staff is still there, several of them even in the same classrooms. I was lucky enough to have awesome teachers, but I know that some of my friends
... Read more did have complaints about their teachers. I feel that it was an academically challenging setting since I was in GATE all 3 years. The only thing that I feel is a minor downfall was the lack of extracurricular activities. I know that there are more current offerings, but Mesa Verde was lacking some when I was there. Great school, great staff, and the test scores prove it! Read less
Posted by a student on 07/19/09
Everybody seems to rave about the Poway school district. However, the schools are only as good as each inidvidual teacher. Standards should not be flexible. There is more to a school than state testing. Student GPA's probably reflect more on a school than standardized fill in the circle tests. (Don't
... Read more forget with these tests that a student automatically has a 25% chance of answering the question successfully). Instead of the schools praising themselves they should learn from both the positive and negative feedback that they receive. An outstanding school is one that does not ignore negative issues, but learns from them. The Poway school district does have positive attributes, but there are many other school districts that exceed this performance level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
My son and daughter attend here and there is a discipline problem there. The teachers are wonderful, however, and my children enjoy many after school activities, as well. The problem is that school does not have referrals. Yes, a middle school with no referrals! My 8th grade son has reported that
... Read more students' disrespectful behavior is often overlooked by the principal and at times even rewarded by being taken to lunch? Can this be right? My 6th grade daughter has started reporting the same thing to me. This concerns me. I understand supporting all students, but allowing disrespect? Instead of referrals, when students misbehave in class, they make a phone call home, but there is not even a detention or consequence for the behavior. I want my children to see that school, as life, has consequences for behavior. Mine are questioning why they are not rewarded for good behavior like the 'problem' kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
This is a great school with strong academic program and a 'cool' principle who emphasizes not only 'grades' but 'colorful life' for the youngsters. Band and symphony teachers are dedicated and with a great sense of humor. All the staffs are very responsive to my concerns in no time. I only wish there
... Read more is a professional art teacher to lead the art program, if there is one. I guess funding is the issue! Many after school student clubs led by teachers with their own time. YMCA also offer free after school program in campus. PTA is strong. My son is very proud to be a student in Mesa Verde. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
This has been an excellent school. The principal takes interest and interacts with the student body. The band instructor is absolutely incredible! The faculty participates and cares about the students. Just wish there could be more sports etc, but the area has great community leagues to play for.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/06
Mesa Verde is an excellent school with high academic standards and a high level of parent involvement. They do not have sports program however there are ample recreational and competitive leagues in the area. They do still offer band and orchestra for the students in all grades.
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/05
Good school. Facility tries to accomodate the 'unusual' student and provide resources needed.
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San Diego schools — Mesa Verde Middle School is located at 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego CA 92129. 8375 Entreken Way is in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood and 92129 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Mesa Verde Middle School is the Poway Unified School District. Mesa Verde Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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