Palos Verdes Intermediate School

Congratulations to PVIS 2010-2011California Distinguished School, the only school in the district that recieved this award. There are 3 Honor classes in math , science and language arts offered for 8th grade for the highly academic. School is located in the richer side of the hill, snob appeal is apparent like the high school.
--Submitted by a parent

Terrible representation of a school, needs to shape up their academic classes and also add a wider selection of extracurricular classes. District need help.

The best school ever! My kids are excelling in all of their classes so far due to how the teachers care so much.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a new parent to public schools and I am very satisfied with PVIS. The teachers and staff are very qualified and helpful. I also came from a private school and I am surprised at the high level of education my children are getting at PVIS.
--Submitted by a parent

The new principal Frank Califano is excellent. We have a new assistant principal as well. We did not lose any teachers 2009-2010 from the budger cut. Mrs. O is a the best music teacher with more that 270 kids in band/orchestra. The school is safe overlooking the ocean. There is a Chinese program for second language. The math club is wonderful volunteered by Mrs. Thom with award winning students. The honors and accelerated classes are challenging. I cannot believe this is a public school. I moved my kids from a private school nearby to this public middle school because it is so close to home. I cannot believe they are getting the same education and better without the huge price tag. I have to pinch myself sometimes. My kids love the school and look forwared to go everyday.
--Submitted by a parent

PVIS is awesome!! Woo! 1 of very few top schools in south bay!! Sea Kings rule!!
--Submitted by a student

I go to this school, and it provides so much education for children in 6th - 8th grade. I moved from Rancho Palos Verdes to Palos Verdes Estates just to go to this school! If you are coming from a different country, they help ESL (English as a Second Language) as well. The teachers are well chosen. I hope many more people will enjoy the thrill of PVIS like I have!!! (currently in 6th grade)
--Submitted by a student

Love this school! My child didn't have any friends there coming out of elementary school. He has so many new and nice friends. We call it the happy school. The teachers are over and above what to expect.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is excellent, we moved from LAUSD, where they don't teach but convey the material like the kids are in college and expect them to learn with little teaching. They don't give second chances. At PVIS, the teachers are genuine and try to teach the kids, it is a supportive and rewarding environment and conducive learn vs. the punitive feel of LAUSD schools.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended PVIS for 3 years. She attended regular classes but struggles. The environment was very poor for her. Counceling was weak. Bullying and harrassment were severe and not addressed pro-actively. Teachers frequently complained of too many students so they cannot provide individual help required for success. I was suprised at the situation for a Palos Verdes School.
--Submitted by a parent