Del Norte Middle School

950 French Street

School District

Del Norte C-7
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Del Norte C-7 School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 22, 2023

This review is for Del Norte Elementary, school but it wasn't on the list. DNES has a bully problem. The bigger issue is that the administration doesn't want to admit it. They can't fix it, if they don't even recognize that tbere is a problem. This is a major failure on DNES AND The Upper Rio Grande School District. If a bully is related in any way to anyone connected to the school or the High Valley Community Center, said bullies get a free pass to continue bullying other kids. The "mental health" of the bully is more of a concern than the safety of children that are on the receiving end of the bullying. DNES has fallen in state scores over the last few years. Safety is a huge concern, but the school chooses to ignore parents concerns.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2014

We have lived in Del Norte since my child started elem. School.. always had awesome teachers and help.. very opposite now.. rude secretary.. rude principal..My child has been badgered by teachers, even ones that are supposed to be teaching higher grades.. my baby's confidence has been slowly erased. .why is my child uncomfortable all day? not even allowed to smile& is upset when we come home.. high valley community center gives some sense of concern since they help so much with the confidence issue and homework! I wish we could round up some parents and get this issue resolved.. more and more kids are growing up this way. .my child has always been' happy go lucky' . I love that! Not a hyper kid either. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all those Teachers who make a difference..you know if you love your job or not.I think parent involvement would be at an all time high, if the phone was at least answered courteous and respectfully.. everyone..even teachers, secretary and principal should be encouraged to wear their smiles to school. New rule.. they are still kids..Take a deep breath and realize, you got to choose your job. Most children cannot choose what middle school they go to.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2013

What a shame can't even get the school board to handle issues, It's really nice that they allow teachers to get away with the things they do here...my kids must not have the same teachers as this lady did.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2012

Wow! It would really be a shame if the words of the bitter parent below were taken as a true reflection of Del Norte Middle School. Four of my children have gone through Del Norte Middle School, and I have found it to be an excellent school. The school has been recognized by the State of Colorado numerous times for the consistent, outstanding growth of their students. The principal was the Colorado Middle School Principal of the year a couple of years ago, and it is repeatedly on the list of Colorado's best middle schools. My students did well there, were treated respectfully by staff and students, and performed well on their tests. I feel the middle school held them accountable for learning, and they did learn. They were all well prepared for high school. In short, they flourished in this school. The teachers are excellent, and I would, without a doubt, recommend the school to other parents. It is, unequivocally, the best middle school in the San Luis Valley.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2012

That is wierd I'm glad the after school program helped someone's kids, maybe they were the only ones. Everything I heard was that it did no good and it wasn't tutoring it was more like boot camp.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2012

This school is so horrible It doesnt deserve a 1 star rating. Never, Never send your children to school here, if you ever have a problem good luck with getting it handled all the way through. Papers are not graded and kids are punsihed for people not doing their jobs.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2012

My child needed to be in a more challenging environment but, getting staff to recognize this is impossible, moved my child to a nearby school and she is found to be in a grade higher. Frustrating.....
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2010

DNMS is an awesome school. Excellent teachers. Super administration and support staff.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2009

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