This school works best for the very independent, high achieving learner who will be sheltered in the honors or SAS program. For us, Hale has been a big disappointment. My son was in the 6th grade SAS program, which has a strong curriculum. However, due to the large class size and one size fits all
... Read more teaching methods, he did progressively worse through the year, merely passing when he excels in most core subjects. The homework was excessive, killing his desire to learn, and writing assignments are assessed only for quantity rather than quality. Performance on tests count less than the amount of work submitted. The teachers and I communicated throughout the year, but the process was fruitless and frustrating. When I picked up my son in the schoolyard after school, I observed inappropriate behaviors: cussing, bullying, and sexual flirtations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/09
i am recently going to this school and it is a very good school. i have been going there since i was in 6th grade and i have had great teachers so far. they have taught me very good and i like how they are very open. the school is also very clean and everyone is that is in it is very nice. also kids
... Read more there will be very welcoming to they talk and i think you can make friends really easliy. this is a very good school. i would recomand anothere student to attend here. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/28/09
I am a student at Hale Middle School. When I first came to this school the environment of the school greatly disappointed me. Everyday I go to school I feel like I'm entering a 'gang' hideout. Not safe at all. Every single day of school I hear at least five cuss words from the students there. The dean
... Read more apparently cares about the situation, but shows no action toward this behavior. If your child is in SAS in this school it will not make much of a difference. Most of the students at this school are not disciplined, manner-less, and have no respect for other people at all. I regret even signing up for this school. The class sizes are outrageous. If you have high expectation for your child(ren) (i.e. Ivy League graduates) I would recommend any school but this school. Read less
My son is in 8th grade this year and we have been very happy with his progress. He attends the SAS classes and he did well on his STAR test. I am concern about the number of students in the class this year. My son says there are about 50 students in his math class.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/08
They treat all students very kindly and fairly.... I would suggest it to my friends and family!
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Posted by a student on 09/08/08
i am a student at hale middle school and i love it...im going into 8th grade. i am getting into a great program called avid...it helps me and my educationd...most teachers here are great!! i love this school and i hope other people do to!
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Posted by a student on 08/13/08
We are extremely pleased with Hale. They are very focused on improving the school and providing a safe and stimulating learning environment. I recommend it highly.
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
I am a student who went to Hale and I absloutely loved it! I miss it so much, I am in 7th grade and now attend a small charter school with no lockers! Hale brought me joy going to Drama class and she is my favorite teacher! I miss my locker, my elective, my teachers, and my friends! I personally believe
... Read more Hale is great! I am a student who went there and I always took it for granted having a drama class and a library and a locker but know that i dont have one i feel awful. i have learned to appreciate those kind of things Read less
Posted by a student on 10/17/07
As an active parent I was prepared to shop for a great school for my child. My home school, Hale has provided a wonderful social and academic education. The new smaller learning communities will meet his eighth grade needs. The principal has vision and an amazing, caring staff. Highly recommend Hale
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School Profile for George Ellery Hale Middle School
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Student enrollment:
2,289
Students per teacher:
29
Full-time teachers:
79
Number of classrooms:
60
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
Vocational Education
Drafting, Health, Phys Ed
Special Education
Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
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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
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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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Woodland Hls schools — George Ellery Hale Middle School is located at 23830 Califa St, Woodland Hls CA 91367. 23830 Califa St is in the 91367 ZIP code in Woodland Hls, CA The school district for George Ellery Hale Middle School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. George Ellery Hale Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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