My children have recently transferred here from Dexter Middle School and their grades skyrocketed from a 'D' to a 'B'.
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
The devotion of the staff and teachers is outstanding. There is a lot of assistance for struggling students, such our Math Lab and Reading Counts Lab. In addition, all grade levels hold Homework Clubs, Lunch Bunches, and Reading Group to help with homework, give extra help, conference with students,
... Read more make students accountable for unfinished work or give students a place to hang out. I teach 7th grade and I have former students who come in for assistance all the time. Kids just need to ask :) Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/08/09
Edward is such a great school all the teachers are wonderful amd caring but like anyother person starting a new year I was scared but by the second day I got used to everything my theachers Mr.Dennis and Mrs.Cable were great I had so much fun in thier classes the same went with my P.E. teacher Ms.Stone
... Read more of course allthe other teachers are great to the whole edwards staff works together and they are kind and respectfull to the students all of the edwards staff try thier best to help all students improve and they give up thier free time to any student in need and they really care about the kids GO EDWARDS ROYALS ! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/24/08
My son experienced his 6th grade with above average satisfaction. He was enrolled in the theater class with Ms. Vincent and she was great. One can see the devotion and teaching skills she puts in to the kids - Ms. Vincent you are great!
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
I have written about the poor support of staff before. I had two girls in this school and was very dissappointed with the majority of all staff and the communication amongst them and the principal. Violence was not at zero tolerance, circumstances were minimal, principal was weak in allowance of staff.
... Read more This school could be reason for high drop-out rates. Someone should care enough to replace the support in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
Our experience with this school was good. When my daughter started here in sixth grade she needed extra help in reading all I had to do is ask for the help and she got it. All the teachers she had her three years here were great. They made themselves available to give the students extra help if they
... Read more needed it. On the other hand the administration can use some improvement the principal and vice-principal not very approachable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
I think its a really great school. The academic level is just right.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/07
The school administration is very confused as to what it takes to keep the kids motivated, and willing to learn. The focus seems to be more on what the kids are wearing and backpack issues, rather than on what the kids are learning or not learning. There is no help from the teachers for kids who really
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/07
The staff cares about student progress and success and many give up their lunches and other personal time to help their students.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/28/06
Edwards is a wonderful school that puts children's academic needs first and is a caring, nurturing environment. The teacher's are unted in one purpose.. to give students the best education possible. The principle is very accessible and parent-friendly.
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School Profile for Katherine Edwards Middle School
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Student enrollment:
1,201
Students per teacher:
86
Full-time teachers:
14
Number of classrooms:
60
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Whittier schools — Katherine Edwards Middle School is located at 6812 S Norwalk Blvd, Whittier CA 90606. 6812 S Norwalk Blvd is in the 90606 ZIP code in Whittier, CA The school district for Katherine Edwards Middle School is the Whittier City School District. Katherine Edwards Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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