Roosevelt International Middle School

I know that lots of people say this is a great school but frankly its not. Ive been here three years and im about to leave for high school. This school wasnt that bad but its not great either. Since the zoo is right next to the school whenever you go run in PE you can smell all the animals... its not a nice smell. Anyway also some teachers here can not relate to you at all. Its like they dont even care. Sure the classes are small but what good is it if the teacher doesnt even try. Overall a good school but not the best...

I erolled my daughter to this school although it's 6 miles away from our house based on good reviews and recommendations of teachers and principal. It's worth the trip, my daughter is excelling academically due to good teachers and very low student-teacher ratio. Less than 20 students per teacher. In one of her class, there's only 13 kids. Their after school program is really good and free.
--Submitted by a parent

Dangerious school/most kids are out of control If you care about your kids do not send them here.
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I sent my child to this school based on all th great things i heard about the staff and the principal in particular. Unfortunately she is no longer there. New principal seems lost and ineffective. Many new teachers who seem overwhelmed and unable to understand middleschoolers. PTO meetings are not highly attended. Some of the staff members are great but there are a few bad apples that make me wish I had choiced my child out oif this school.
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My son has attended Roosevelt now for all three years, about to go to SDHS IS school. I cannot thank all his teachers enough for the incredible challenge and care they have given him. He has been transformed as a student. The IB MYP program is excellent, focusing on big ideas, and the 6 to 6 is the best ever.
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The students have so much potential and the teachers are incredibly supportive.

Hi, I am a new student here and I <3 this school. I am in Girls In Scinece, and Newspaper. It is great - they give great disiplin but still makes school fun. We have our P.E teachers- Mrs. Trochman and Mr. Payne- for 6th grade. There great. One thing that I am very apreciated is that your councelers dont leave you they come with you during 6th,7th,and 8th.
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I really love Roosevelt! I went there for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and graduated last year and am now a student at SDHS School of International Studies. Roosevelt really prepared me for high school and I feel the things I learned there will continue to help me my whole life. I still go back to visit all the teachers, who are amazing! I can talk to them about anything, and still do!
--Submitted by a student

this school is really excellent! i am a cheerleader and i have been in guitar club and fern street circus! this school has very great gate and seminar programs! the teachers do all they can to help you get to college! i also think that the staff are very encouraging! this school has improved over the years. being the san diego zoo's neighbor can be very noisy at times but that doesnt matter. if you want your child to go to a wonderful school and to be in a sport or group to have fun in, then i highly recommend this school. i have been going to this school for 2 years and i am an advanced cheerleader. before and after school there is a 6 to 6 program called primetime. the 6 to 6 program includes hoework club, activites, cheer, fern street circus, tae kwon do and more!
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This is my daughters 1st year and the International Studies is very structured and all the staff seemed to be very involved in the students education and motivating. Everyday my daughter comes home excited to tell me what she learned that day. I haven't seen her so intrigued with all that she is learning until this year. This program is a great motivator for my daughter who is now starting to ask questions about college in her future.
--Submitted by a parent