Medea Creek Middle School

I think it's a great idea to have uniforms if this is what the principal wants to do. Based on the below complaint of the kids being spoiled, this levels the playing field. I too transfered from another district: Calabasas actually. I really enjoy the fact that the kids get individualized attention and are far more down to earth than where we live. Oak Park in general has become our second home and we look forward to many more years to come!
--Submitted by a parent

Mcms is not the school it was when it was awarded blue ribbon status. My daughter told me the new dean is pushing for uniforms and will allow only 2 kids to walk together at a time. The principal is a great guy, and his hands are tied. I do not think our school has a gang problem unless its Iphone4 vs Iphone4s discrimination.....:) We have mostly upper middle class, credit poor inhabitants. Our kids get more than most. Spoiled. Nouveau riche! After reading these previous comments on your site, I think some of these parents must be blind. The teachers union seem to be an issue here, they have teachers in the OPUSD that need to go, the school district just puts their head back in the sand. Please, people in Malibu aren't as uptight and judgmental as this unfortunate little housing development.
--Submitted by a parent

this school has pretty good teachers but the kids there are out of control and when they get in trouble, it is for nothing, or if they truly did something bad, the punishment isn't suffice. They put too much pressure on students which causes them to act out and reward kids who love school but do nothing to help the kids who hate it.

Should be a model school for the rest of California. The administration runs on the principle that kids are accountable for their behavior and their grades. The Principal, Dean and Assistant Principal along with staff ensure these kids are learning. My son has flourished here. Acheiving Honor Roll here is no easy feat, but knowing you've made it is a great reward.
--Submitted by a parent

It doesn't get any better than this. Great School. They care about all the students. We drive from another district to go here. The technology is top notch. The PE department has heart monitors and stationary bikes. The administration is wonderful. The teachers care about the students and go out of their way to help. My dauther was behind after being in the Thousand Oaks School District but the teachers helped her catch up. This is the best school system in the area public or pribate.
--Submitted by a parent

There are some really incredible teachers who are engaged with the students. If you have questions, you can e-mail the teachers and they actually respond. The Assistant Principal is a very even keel person who is thoughtful and thinks through issues to resolve them beneficially for all. I think the principal knows the name of every child in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, I am very happy with the school. The teachers and administration are great! The principal & vice-principal are very 'hands on.' My children transferred from private school, where they had 3+ hours a homework a night. At Medea, the homework load is much lighter, maybe only 20-45 minutes a day. This enables them to be happier and to 'have a life' outside of school. I have heard no stories of bullying, or kids misbehaving badly. I feel that my kids are very safe at Medea. The one thing I don't like is that they don't let kids take their tests home. Thus, parents never get to see them. This is because teachers use the same tests year after year. However, I wish this was not the case, as I'd like to see how my children are doing. I am very happy we made the switch from private school to Medea.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids are getting a great education. They learn beyond what is in the book. Their academic and personal achievements grow on a daily basis! When a child is absent, communication with the teachers has been excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

Medea is the most awesome school ever, and I go there. I used to be a top student at my LVUSD elementary school just for getting straight A's. At MCMS most people get straight A's. Their P.E. program is great. I seen a huge improvement in my running.
--Submitted by a student

Teachers are passionate and very enthusiastic. They support the learning process. My son loves this school!
--Submitted by a parent