Adams Middle School

I would not recommend this school at all. There's bullying, and the teachers are not so good with students.

This school has a fantastic administrative staff but has room for improvement as far as the teachers are concerned. I would be cautions in enrolling my student at this school. Very few teachers are involved in the progress of the students. I have two children who attend this school and I would not recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent

This school have a very good system toward not only parent but with student as well. My daughter really like the school and the teachers. My daughter grade very improve. Thank you
--Submitted by a parent

It is a mixed bag for Adams middle school. Most l.a. area schools have become, out of necessity, adept at dealing with ESL (english as a second language) students. Adams speaks a decent game but delivers nothing. We were told of programs and help that did not exist-as we were deciding which school to place our english-challenged children into. There are a few outstanding teachers. Most that I have seen try hard to not expend too much energy on any student. If your child needs extra attention this is not the school for you. We had meetings to address our concerns and we were given lip service-actually lied to. Also, the students in the common areas pretty much run amok. I had an issue with a bully thug and my daughter, and nothing was done.
--Submitted by a parent

Hello. I used to attend this school, and I had the best years of my life here. The extracurricular activities and electives were awesome, (especially Drama), and the atmosphere was really pleasant. There wasn't much diversity, but everyone got along just fine, and there were hardly any fights. I was a bit upset at the 'ghetto' reputation it had; I've seen many bad schools, and this one did not deserve it's rep.
--Submitted by a student

We love Adams! My son is a gate student on permit, and he's had the best education this year so far. The principal is on top of behavior and is often seen patrolling the campus.
--Submitted by a parent

For the first time this year, the total student enrollment has surpassed that of the other middle school in the district. In an open enrollment district where students can choose to go to either school, this is very telling. Saturday school is in all schools, just new to Adams and a good option instead of formal suspension.
--Submitted by a parent

We feel invisible at Adams, Parent's Right's, we don't have Rights as parent's. My child doesn't have Right's. This has been our experience with the New Principal. We miss last year's Lady Principal. Strong curriculum doesn't matter when New Principal make's his own rules. New Principal get's an F for effort. Our daughter just received 4 hours of 'Mandatory Saturday Detention.' Saturday Detention not part of discipline when we signed the Parent/Student Handbook nor were we notified as parent's, that this was an addition to the discipline guidelines or a consequence. My daughter feels intimidated by New Principal. Adams has strong Counseling department. My daughter looks forward to her classes, teacher's are compassionate and professional.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter and son attend Adams. Though my children are both have special needs, I have found that the teachers and the administrators treat us fairly, provide excellent support, and are exceptionally skilled and professional when dealing with difficult situations. Thank You Adams!
--Submitted by a parent

Adams Middle School is a fantastic school. The teaching staff is superb. Many changes have gone into effect this year at Adams. New intervention courses (reading, math, Algebra, Learning academies), expanded honors courses in Language Arts and Social Science, an expanded music program, a Language Wheel with four languages offered (offered no where else in the South Bay), a new fitness center (hoping to debut in December or early January '08. Student Discipline referrals are down dramatically and with a proactive approach to discipline rather than a reactive approach as happens in so many middle schools. College/University attendance after high school is our theme this year with a college night for parents happening in November. Safety is a priority at Adams. Administration does duty daily before, during and after school. Adams administration holds an open door policy. Adams enrollment is up significantly and the school as a whole is moving forward.
--Submitted by an administrator