Highland Oaks Middle School

My son is gifted and in 7th grade he can study subjects like Algebra 1 and Physical Science, which are usually taught much later. Next year he is going to study Geometry. The school supports his amazing progress and encourages him to reach his goals. Yes, there is homework and students are required to submit it on time, which helps them to be ready for High School and College.

There's a lot of electives which is great!! But honestly they give to much homework. As a person who does a lot of things after school, I don't always get to finish my homework and I get in trouble. But overall it's an amazing school!!!!

If I could I would change my kids, the principal tries hard but the school is big. Oh let me don't forget the music class, you have to pay $150 to belong to the music program, yes, you pay for rent of instruments, insurance, uniforms and have to take and help with the presentation, even if you are not from the PTA which in music a Latin woman, Fabiola, has the first place, even she is rude, thankfully she is an obstacle for a good communication.

I have one child in the gifted program. She is happy there. The music Orchestra program is great. The principal keeps parents informed.

We have two children in this school, and as parents we are very happy with HOM in general. Great gifted and I Prep programs. Large variety of electives. Unlike other schools in the same district, the school has a friendly staff w/ an open doors policy. Their music program is amazing!!! I feel that they embrace diversity and offer a safe environment for students. The principal is a very enthusiastic individual willing to work with parents and teachers for the sake of qualitative education. Some teachers can be a challenge to deal with, but this doesn't make this school the exception (same goes for parents). Overall, we are glad our kids go to Highland Oaks Middle School.