I think the school is safe, but it does not really challenge higher level students. I think they simply teach to tests--and don't really engage students and foster a love of learning. Most assignments seem simplistic and rote. I son is not motivated to simply take a bunch of tests. Some of the teachers
... Read more are really great; I guess they have their hands tied by the District Office which must be dictating the need to teach to tests. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/04/09
I am currently a student at westborough, and I totally love this school. It rocks! It got clubs, and stuff. I'm a cheerleader. And, they have student stores, gym, anything you would ever want in a great middle school.
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Posted by a student on 07/03/09
I am currently a student of Westborough. Please excuse any grammar mistakes I may make due to the fact that I am typing really fast. I love Westborough this is my third year and I will surely miss it. This school is very friendly and the teachers really care. They will spend all of there spare time if
... Read more you are in need of assistance. Mr. Grant is a great help to all students. The greatest fact about my school is that they have extra help which goes beyond paid hours. I hope that in the future my school will be the same so others can get the education I did. Our school just got new textbooks, Smartboards ( High technology touch screen boards), and will be putting in a Geometry class next year. I hope this betters your son/daughters life. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/08/09
I currently go to westborough and i have one the TOP grades in Social Studies,Science,and P.E. The teachers are real supportive. Yes, and i know of the 'thuggish' problem overthere. One word: WANNABES! They just want to be cool and 'fit' in. I prefer to stand out because i know of the trouble that
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Posted by a student on 10/07/08
My girls went from a very EXPENSIVE private school to Westborough...and we are COLLEGE BOUND! It was the best decision that we could have made and we are greatful for the dedication and the careing help that we received. GO WILDCATS!
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
I think Westborough is a terrific school. The principal, Beth is terrific. The staff and teachers are terrific. I can only think of two teachers i don't like. Most of the kids are terrific. The only negative comment I have is that there is definitely a 'thugish' element that is there now (with my
... Read more third child) that wasn't there with my first child. But that is still a very small segment of the student population. And just to be clear, 'thugish' is not racist shorthand...one of the things we love about Westborough is its' wonderfully diverse student population. In response to the last review, I politely disagree but feel I have to point out that whoever wrote the review doesn't know to add an apostrophe to make the word 'childs' possessive, so that might help explain his/her child's poor grades. Westborough does have some demanding teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/08
Westborough is awful. My child went there and he went from Straight A's to Straght F's. The teachers dont support my childs needs and the kids there are mainly bullying. I feel unsafe that my child goes to this horrible school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/21/07
Being a former student of Westborough, and a recently promoted one at that, I know the benefits of going to this school. The administrative staff is prompt with responses, and teachers make sure their students are getting what they need to achieve academic success. I feel students and teachers at Westborough
... Read more can easily connect, thus making it even easier for the students to learn what is needed. The WEB, Peer Tutor, and Big Brother/Sister programs are great for helping new and attention-needing students, as well. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/19/07
WMS is an excellent school thanks to the leadship of Beth Orofino. She really cares about the school and the students. She knows all 700 plus students. I went to WMS myself and I am happy my son is there now. The teachers are good.
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/06
I feel that so many programs are being cut. Not many students have regular access to computer classes, wood and metal shop and art classes.
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South San Francisco schools — Westborough Middle School is located at 2570 Westborough Blvd, South San Francisco CA 94080. 2570 Westborough Blvd is in the 94080 ZIP code in South San Francisco, CA The school district for Westborough Middle School is the South San Francisco Unified Sd. Westborough Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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