Washington Manor Middle School

1170 Fargo Avenue

School District

San Lorenzo Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on May 10, 2021

They are all very nice and are respectful.
Submitted by student on August 31, 2018

The school is very poor and does not care about your mental health or bullying. At least have 5 good high paying teachers. Don’t be so cheap.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2018

I think this school is very good and my son loves it here ..
Submitted by student on February 07, 2018

Amazing. It was great. The teachers was very understanding and supportive of everyone.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2017

I thought the school looked pretty clean but the bullying that my child had to deal with and other children as well is just not worth going here.
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2016

There is very little concern here for children with IEPs/special educational needs. The Principal is very slow to engage in any dispute between parent/student and teacher. The students' needs appear to be last on the list of priorities and the environment appears to be hostile towards students rather than supportive (This applies to 2015/2016 school year).
Submitted by other on September 16, 2013

ThE BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!!!!! The teachers are very supportive and always willing to help. There are also many extra curricular activities so the student can always be occupied. If you ever need a problem the teachers are always willing to help. I am a former student and I can honestly say that this is the best middle school and it really does prepare you for high school....I LOVE WMMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by other on September 11, 2013

WMMS is a great school.All the teachers are very nice and awesome.I wanted to give this school a 5.But based on what happened so far,it's only a 4 for now.I am a new 6th grade.I really care about school.So one day,I went to 3rd period as usual.I went into the classroom with my friend a little bit late,so we couldn't get the seats we wanted.I had to sit next to this boy who looked kind of nice.Well,he wasn't.He wanted to see my pencil and eraser so I let him.But then a few seconds later,he broke my pencil!My eraser was not looking good either.I think that kids like this does not belong at this school.I hope this school year can get better,cause so far,it's just a-okay!
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2012

Our school API score dropped again in 2011. It is dropping every year in the past few years. I am not sure that our school management and teachers are capable of doing their job. Our kids' writing skills are almost the same as they are in fifth grade. Last year eight graders are required to write only one or two essays in the whole year. There are so many grammar errors in my kid's essay which are not even corrected by teachers. We suggested that teacher should have given more essays to students but haven't gotten any response from schools or teachers. Unlike the management in this school,Arroyo Nearby High Principal required teachers to reply parent's questions within 24 hours. Arroyo high Principal evaluates teacher's performance based on student performance and parent feedback. For an example, he didn't mind to roll his sleeve and get down his knee to setup meeting chairs for parents without tie and suit. Now API score at Arroyo High is getting better every year. I hope our principal in this middle school get the job done instead of wearing nice tie and suit. In addition, Don't let students feel hostile from teachers. Teachers are educators not law enforcers.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2012

In addition to the parent review posted on January 21, 2012 I would like to bring attention to parents that our children are 'in the hands' of teachers who are being paid to provide the best education our children so deserve. Are you involved in quesitoning your child on their views of the performance of education they receive from each of their teachers? Are you aware that aside from student bullying, your child might be subjected to "teacher bullying"....... please continue to spend time with your child and talk about their daily activities in school. The fun part of parenting is seeing our child be a successful and well educated adult.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2012

It has fewer selective classes year after year since 2010. Good students don't have much opportunity to learn new things. School management and teachers give more resources to poor grade students who don't even care about studies than those students who like academic achievement. Our kids don't feel that teachers care about their academic interest. It may be the reason why this school AP score dropped significantly last year.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2011

Reading some of these reviews brought TEARS OF FEAR to my eyes. DEAR PARENTS: Do you take at least 15 min. a day to show any interest in your childs daily activities in school? Have a REAL conversation with them on what they've learned today. Give them positive feedback on the subject. You might be surprised to find out that your taking a walk down memory lane with your child. They might educate you on something new in today's world. At least 15 minutes a day will be a wonderful start for you to be proud of that little one you brought into the world by helping to give them the gift of education. After all, we do want them to become successful so they're out on their own and not depending on us at the age of 25 do you? And who knows, they might not want us to live with them when we're older, but they might be able to help make our senior years a little more comfortable. No matter what age they are, don't lose the bond a child and parent should have. Please don't deny your child their right to an education they so deserve. Get involved to help them become successful. They want you to. If you don't care, they don't care. Parenting can be a fun 'job'. What is 15 minutes a day?