Del Dios Middle School

Mr. Nuthall is the new principal and he and his staff are impementing exciting changes for Del Dios for the 2010-2011 school year! I am a parent volunteer and will be with them 200%. I would highly recommend this school. Note to parents: if you child is not bringing home progress reports or no homework, please look into coming to their classes and sit or have lunch with them; even if they say they don't want you to; they really want you to. Meet your kid's friends. Check your children's binders or notebooks. If it is filled with pretty markers or notes about ' I love Blah Blah', this is what they do in class.
--Submitted by a parent

This is really not a great school... There is a lot of violence, swearing, and some of the teachers are very uninterested in the childs education. trust me! im a student!
--Submitted by a student

I am in love with this school. The staff and teachers care very much about the students and try their very best to make it the best learning enviorment. It might not be so challenging as other schools because of the level majority of the students are on, but if you are in gate you will be very prepared for high school. Met the most amazing people there and it has changed me forever:)
--Submitted by a student

Del Dios is an interesting school. On one hand, many of the students don't really care much about anything school related. There are are very few students who get straight As, but I think most have a a GPA above a 3.0. On the other hand, the quality of the teachers are fantastic! They really are great people that care for the students. If you really try in class and pay attention, there should be no problems. If you plan to have your child in public school for middle school, then I think Del Dios is the best. Although not all the students who attend are great, if your child isn't involved with any of the 'problem' children, they should be perfectly fine. The teachers really are amazing and thehool should give your child a great experience
--Submitted by a student

Great school. Adaptive to all students. My son is GATE and is definitely ready for High School because of Del Dios.
--Submitted by a parent

I go to this school and I think its great for it education and academics that they give to the students. I want every person to check this school. And last year California Test Scores we inceased 28 or more and made our pinciple were a tu-tu at an assemmbly. You might think other school are better because of discipline. We think of discipline only for the right reasons like if your late you pick up trash at lunch time and if you skip it and don't do it by the end of the week you get Friday Night School. I think I made a point. So I hope you check it out.
--Submitted by a student

Ive had my doubts about Del Dios but have come to realize that the teachers and principal are great. I have two kids there one which was transfered from Rincon Middle and is doing just fine. My youngest struggles a little but is expected because of being in 6th grade. I have faith in the staff at del dios. Parents: get involved with your kids and school. Your kids will love you for it.
--Submitted by a parent

Del Dios is an outstanding school. Unfortunately, the community and the press have given it a negative reputation. I only wish that parents of those students who are in the school's boundaries would actually walk into classrooms and check out the school before transferring to one of the two higher income middle schools. I have sent all of my children to Del Dios and have had nothing but positive experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers! Principal has a lot to learn about running a school and trusting all staff members to help in making decisions.
--Submitted by a teacher

I went to Del Dios for 3 years, from sixth grade to eighth grade, and I loved it. it was a great experience and I would do it again if I could. the most of the staff is great and they are always willing to help if you're falling behind or if you just have a problem. I had a 4.0 GPA all through middle school and I believe that because of their excellent staff and teaching abilities I am able to maintain that GPA in high school.
--Submitted by a former student