I absolutely LOVE this school. I have learned so much and have had so many friends and such fun times. I wish i could stay here AFTER 8th grade. It's the best I've ever been to.
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Posted by a student on 05/29/09
My son has been going to this school for one year. I do believe the teachers are very good. They are willing to help the students after school. As far as your child having a 504 or IEP you will have to stay on top of things. It is totally different from elementary as far as getting them to follow
... Read more the 504 or IEP. My son has done very well socially because of the smallness of this school. I am glad we made this choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
I am currently a student of Friedell Middle School, and I feel that changing from a regular, easy-going elementary school to a challenging middle school is a great step, but the staff and teachers help you from where you need improvement. It is like taking steps upstairs, except they let you leap instead
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My student has been very happy at Friedell. The smaller size of the school contributes to a friendly and tight-knit atmosphere. The teachers, staff, and administration are caring and dedicated. I am so happy that we're not at a large middle school where a student can simply get lost in the crowd.
... Read more Each student is an individual and is important. The teachers at Friedell have been trained in differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students at all levels -- especially those who need more challenge. If you need to be convinced, come and visit the school at the end of the day when class is letting out and watch the teachers line up and wave good-bye to the students as the buses drive away! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
I have had a son in Friedell for 3 years and it has been a great struggle to get the school to communicate with me when issues arise. Conversations with teachers and the principles have not yielded any results. As a father of a child growing up in a split family it makes me sad so see how the role of
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
Small is good. My children really know the other children and the teachers and vice versa. I sense there is a little less than average negative behavior because it cannot be anonymous in such a setting. The staff is incredibly dedicated. They are willing to take on extra education and tasks to meet
... Read more the needs of the students. The school has a new gifted school-with-a-school program that I have high hopes for. They are doing a nice job of both challenging those students while not isolating them. Even though middle school parent involvement is typically lower than grade school, I think a fair number of parents are involved at school with some aspect of volunteering. Being smaller, there might be fewer extra-curriculars but they still have chess, ski club, a play, jazz band, a drumming group, are forming an art club and maybe more not on my radar. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
The teachers on staff are amazing and dedicated to their craft. They took on the task of developing a curriculmn for students that are 1.5+ above their grade level. The school is known throughout the district for its small commumity atmosphere, resources for students with special needs and open minded
... Read more thinking on how students learn. The art, music, chess and math clubs are wildly attended by students. Sport teams are organized each year with high student participation. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in many areas of the school. The school office and maintenance staff are just as dedicated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/07
If your child is at or above grade level in all subjects, this school is adequate. If your child needs any special help or assistance with any subject, I do not recommend this school! Our child has learning disabilities in math and science and has truly suffered for lack of support and attention.
... Read more She has been regularly told she is not working hard enough, when she is really confused about the subject matter. It has been a very difficult experience for her and for us. Efforts on my part to communicate with her teachers has been frustrating at best. Offers to volunteer or help at the school have been ignored. We are disappointed in all respects with Friedell. Read less
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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.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Rochester schools — Friedell Middle School is located at 1200 S Broadway, Rochester MN 55904. 1200 S Broadway is in the 55904 ZIP code in Rochester, MN The school district for Friedell Middle School is the Rochester School District 535. Friedell Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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