One thing I can say about O'Farrell is that the staff and teachers there care about the education of their students. I just met the new CEO that is starting this year. Apparently his last school won all kinds of awards on his watch. This is just what can make a great school even better.
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
I am very happy with staff & the school. This is the first year for my son to attend as sixth grader and I can honestly say I am pleased with how staff there care for their students and their achievement. Please continue the great work!!
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Posted by a parent on 11/05/08
Parent at this school are kept informed about the progress of their childs academics. Personal touch is great thru the parent involvement department and the homebase teacher. Teachers are available by phone and e-mail. Parent education meetings are held once a month.
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
O'Farrell have done a fine job for the pass two years in keeping this school safe, fun and productive. I have had 1 of my child attend O'Farrell 4 years ago and now I have 1 child currently attending. She loves it! Teachers and staff maintains constant communication with parents, making sure out students
... Read more recieve the best education. Also, I love how thius school requires uniform. Uniform does reduce violence and brings a sense of unity on campus. This school has come a long way in the pass three years. They have changed thier vision and is becoming the best school around! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
It's over and I am glad. I will miss the teachers they really try I would not refer any middle school children to go to this school. it was a long time coming for me and my child.Yes the test score have gone up but don't sacrifice that for your child's safety. please research this school before sending
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Posted by a parent on 06/20/07
It's a fine school in which everyone, teachers and students, are doing the best they can.
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Posted by a former student on 06/04/06
The principal does his utmost to keep teachers up in a very trying place to work.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/16/05
I believe parent involvement is low both because parents are not active--I was one of the few who show up for open house-- and because teachers are not encouraging parents to participate in field trips, etc. I think students need more math tutoring since many parents can't help-- we're working and are
... Read more not professional teachers. Also, my children were given standards test practice to do at home, not in class. I wish they had more instruction at school. I want the school to provide more electives even if the students are in the middle school. I want my children to sing in a choir. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/05
I have the honor to work at O'Farrell along with other dedicated teachers. Honestly, I think our students would benefit from more art education-- music, theatre, etc.-- and programs honoring their heritage. I wish there was an opportunity to organize more non-academic clubs to meet during lunch, for
... Read more example. I realize a great deal of parents are busy but we need more parent involvement-- usually the 'hands on' parents have children that fare better in an academic setting because the students feel the connection between school and home discipline and education. The homework ethic at O'Farrell is deplorable, some results from the socio-economics, but a lot is lack of self-discipline on the students' part. Also, we need more technology. Better computer exposure/education for our kids. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/23/05
I believe that the students at this school require more attention and discipline from the teachers and staff. My son is a very intelligent and calm, easy going kid. Now, his grades dropped dramatically by all the 'bad' influence that is around him at this school. I've been searching for another school
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San Diego schools — O'farrell Community School is located at 6130 Skyline Dr, San Diego CA 92114. 6130 Skyline Dr is in the Bay Terraces neighborhood and 92114 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for O'farrell Community School is the San Diego Unified School District. O'farrell Community School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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