Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School

1254 East Helmick Street

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 04, 2016

Great school, 2 kids attended Curtis and both did well and continue to do well because of the work done by teachers preparing them for future studies. Being involved with the school and staff makes a difference! Would highly recommend Curtis as place for your kids education path and also solicit your involvement with what goes on at the school.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2014

I'm not all to sure about this school .my daughter started really well at this school but towards the end if her first year she did poorly. She would blame it on her teachers but what kid dosent . yet again I get a lot of support fromvthe magnet coordinator and keeps my spirits up but yet I really dont think this school has anything good to offer.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2014

Curtiss is an excellent school. The teachers and staff are always eager to assist students.
Submitted by other on February 01, 2014

I attended this school for two years. The teachers are very rude. Over the two year period I encountered two teachers that truly tried to get me on the right track but the rest were always late so we would have to stay in the hallways and wait for them to show up. Some would constantly stay on there phone and if we as students needed help we weren't able to bother them. The teachers never have control over the class. The students don't respect the teachers. And their office admission has gotten so small over the years which makes it harder for them to assist you. The nurse is never there. Bullying was a HUGE problem at that school and no one ever did anything about it. I personally felt that the magnet coordinator from (2012-2013) was out to get me. He would pick on me for the smallest of things. I felt victimized. This school was one the worst experiences ever. Don't send your child here.
Submitted by other on July 28, 2013

Curtiss middle school is a horrible school in my opinion. The teachers do not care for are best interest,they will tell you the material and then its over! If you don't understand it o well that's how they think. I came to Curtiss for 7th grade as a honor student now I'm not..this school is ghetto and bad. Not only are some of the classrooms are filthy!! Some of the teachers are crazy and act very immature instead of acting like an adult!! You might find 2 good teachers out of the school who actually care buht in my opinion that's not enough..please reconsider your thoughts if your thinking about sending your child here..
Submitted by other on August 10, 2012

I am a victum of G.H.C. middle school (alumni 1974). it was a terrible school back then and based on the 2 out of 10 ranting, it is a horrible school now. No surprises there. The students or should I say uncivilized rodents ran the school and ran true to form....the rest of the students who simply tried to get an education were ignored by the staff while the rodents and their bad behavior ran rampant. Sad to think those few of us who tried to do their best to survive in the end suffered the most. I wasted my Jr. High years keeping a low profile and avoiding fights. Maybe the school should close down and let the rodents seek their victums elsewhere, like in their own rat traps. Take a look at the other comments....they support what i'm saying.
Submitted by other on April 26, 2012

Curtiss is a good school. Teachers care about the children a lot and get out of their way to provide them with allwhat they need. I volunteer at Curtiss and that is what Curtiss needs. More parents to be involved and to support the school.
Submitted by other on June 11, 2011

Sad to read comments about a school I spent 3 years at and graduated in 1972, but as with everything over the years nothing ever stays the same.
Submitted by other on March 23, 2011

I totally agree with all the comments, except for the good ones. I was a student here, (only for a year thank god) and It wasn't an easy road to travel. The teachers don't care, even if the students do. They are not in control of their class, thought mostly because of lack of home training. Therefore, I would like you to please reconsider sending your child here. It is only rare you come across a good teacher. But with a horrible administration you are setting up your child for the worst education possible.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2010

I must say I am not happy with this school at all. I read many of the comments and some of the parents mentioned there is very little parent participation. I can honestly say I am not happy with the staff. My child started having problems and when I attempted to reach the school, I got nothing but bounced around. I would request to speak to a specific individual in the counseling office and was transferred numerous times to the voice message of a person I didn't request to speak to or even know. I've left many messages and NEVER received a call back! I noticed when you call the office and get a live person that person always had an attitude. I've witnessed many of the teachers have attitudes as well. How in the world can you get your child on the right track when the administration worthless?
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