My daughter attended James Lick for the past three years. Most of her teachers were amazingly dedicated and strong. I am concerned about the future of the school based on my interactions with the new principal and vice principal. I must say that I felt heard about issues but no real action took place
... Read more to remedy problems and I felt that I was looked upon as atrouble maker. Hopefully, this year will run smoother and parent voices will be heard. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/09
My daughter was well prepared for high school honors classes - she enjoyed going to James Lick My son is in 7th grade and is challenged and enjoys school - both my kids are high achieving GATE students and they were well served at James Lick - I feel that the differentiation really worked better than
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/09
I was a student at this school. I graduated in 2008. This school is a very good school. All of the teacher are hard on us, but was good that they was. I am very happy that i wen't to that school and if you are reading this you should make your child so to this school. This is a true jlms graduated
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Posted by a student on 04/05/09
We've been thrilled with James Lick. My daughter is thriving academically and socially. The teachers are talented and dedicated. They give 150 percent to the kids. My daughter is doing great in all her academic subjects--even math, which hasn't been her favorite subject in the past. She also loves all
... Read more the arts that are available, including chorus, dance, and studio art electives and a musical theater production of 'Bye Bye Birdie' as an after-school activity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/09
This is the hidden 'gem' of middle schools in SF. The arts focus keeps kids involved and motivated while the academic program is rigorous. The diverse population reflects the San Francisco community and it's values. Go Bulldogs!
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
There is considerable writing across the academic core classes and in my view this is an indicator of high expectations, teacher quality and leadership. Though my child is in General Education, she benefits from the presence of the Immersion program because this leads to more discussion of academic
... Read more subjects across the board. The music program has expanded to include 2, the art instruction is not only high quality but motivates those students who do not think they are 'art' oriented. Recently the 6th graders began a 'wheel system' where each 6th grader gets to experience the selection of Arts offerings and Peer Leadership. Parent involvement is high and consistent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
I am very grateful of the dedication and teachings the 6th grade teachers did last year, discipline was great and done in a very respectful manner. Counselors were always available. The electives are great, they just need to have more in depth cultural frame activities, related to the field; dance, music,
... Read more art & peer resources(Research, reading, field trips.). Like any other school there are always things to work on, but I guess that's what keeps the heart on beating. Also, if parents are not engaged in their children's lives, it is not the school responsibility to do so. Overall, J.L. has a comfortable community environment, as long as suggestions for changes are made in a constructive manner, there is always room for change. Good job! James Lick's staff and community members. See you next Fall (7th grade parent) Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
The principal is a solid administrator and he's great with my kids. The Blue Bear rock music class is just amazing and makes school 'cool' for my 6th grader. The parents are hardworking folks. Great teachers, lively, small-school atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
My daughter is in 6th grade in the general ed program at James Lick. The programs are well integrated, other than the two classes in Spanish. This year has been great. The 6th grade math team is wonderful -- they group kids by ability which is flexible depending on where your kid is for any particular
... Read more math concept. The rock music program rocks! My daughter has learned how to play the electric guitar. The opportunities of a small school are exciting -- she ran for student council, joined the track team and knows a lot of the teachers and students. The administrative team is so supportive of parent involvement and really know great instruction. I highly recommend James Lick. It's getting better every day and it's fun to be included in the turnaround! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
Not very impressed with the quality of teachers. They don t have control of the students like they should. They are not very helpful to inquiring parents. The teachers are either too inexperienced or just don t seem to care. I would not recommend this school.
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San Francisco schools — James Lick Middle School is located at 1220 Noe St, San Francisco CA 94114. 1220 Noe St is in the Bernal Heights neighborhood and 94114 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for James Lick Middle School is the San Francisco Unified School District. James Lick Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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