Sequoia Middle School

As a parent, I give Sequoia a '5' star rating because I've seen and heard the efforts given by the staff (as a whole), in helping our son adjust to what is, his new school and new state of residency. From the counselor down, through the teachers, everyone was willing to give all they could helping him in every way possible to bring him up to caliber and this, one does not see very often. They need be commended on their efforts! Sincerely, M. Marjorie Sortomme
--Submitted by a parent

i went to this school for 7th and 8th grade, and it was a great school. I highly recommend this school for your child, as it has a great balance of supervision at break/lunch, great teachers, and good activities to get involved with, such as choir (which i highly recomment), sports, etc. Plus, there is guided study if you are having a hard time after school for an hour a few days a week. :)
--Submitted by a student

I agree with the comments dated June 27, 2007. My son is also very bright but due to ADHD (and possibly Asperger's) has great difficulties with organization and rembering to write down, do, and turn in assignments. He scores in the 99th percentile on standardized tests but is getting C's and D's. I have had several SST meetings to no avail. The school has no interest in helping, and says he is doing fine as he is 'passing'. He is very stressed out and no longer enjoys school or even wants to try. His self-esteem is going downhill fast and he is developing behavior issues. None of the teachers are willing to help other than to berate him. I will be pulling him out of this school as soon as I can. I have since heard from a number of parents and psychologists that Sequoia is the worst middle school in the district if you have a child that doesn't fit into their mold for learning styles. I understand that Redwood is the best.
--Submitted by a parent

I think my school is wonderful! I just love all my teachers! I am in all honors classes and it is difficult, but I have managed to pull 4 A+'s and 2 A's! This school really is great. I am also in ASB and help take care of my school, like the motto. I hope my review helped anyone who wants their child to come to Sequoia! :)
--Submitted by a student

I have two children that have attended Sequoia. I feel that the guided study program that Sequoia has in place is wonderful. At a stage in my children's lives when they were not interested in communicating with me about their homework, the Guided Study program did that for them. If they weren't keeping up with what they were supposed to be doing in their classes, I would know right away, because they would get guided study. I think it has forced them to develop their responsibility and improve their homework skills. It is an effective way for the teachers to let parents know if their children are keeping on track with what is expected of them. Brilliant idea!
--Submitted by a parent

My son, being very bright but rather short on responsibility, organization, and work-ethic, has been a challenge his sixth-grade year at Sequoia. Unfortunately, we haven't had a lot of help or communication from his teachers, as he'll sometimes do something wrong or not at all for months without anyone letting us know so that we can deal with it, and as a result he is primarily learning to avoid responsiblity, and not achieving much of the potential that we all know he can. A number of other students have had similar problems and transferred out of Sequoia, although many seem to remain and manage. Maybe Sequoia needs better-rounded policies and practices to better help all of their students...
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent Teacher Response. Excellent Councelors. It is just like a private school
--Submitted by a parent

Quality of academic programs is mixed. Some are great, some are not. There seems to be some old teachers who have been in the profession for 20 years or more who have a sour attitude towards teens and education. Student teacher ratio is also very high in certain classes, upwards of 35 to 1
--Submitted by a parent

This is my family's 1st year at Sequoia. It has been a wonderful school for a 6th grade experience. As a parent, I know the staff is looking out for these new students in such large surroundings.
--Submitted by Susan Green, a parent

I think Sequoia Middle School is a great school. The teachers work with children so that each lesson is mastered.
--Submitted by a student