Bret Harte Middle School

Bret Harte Middle School is an excellent middle school in San jose because of their academics, and school spirit. If you are looking for a good school pick this school because you won't find a quiet, peaceful neighborhood/school. The administration is excellent in conducting their duties.

Mr.Walker is is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. he does realy fun stuf I am a 6th grader at bret hart . he is funny .he is the BEST p.e teacher .my name is Ramiel

i love this school!!! it is very friendly and the teachers are very good with us. mr, is the teacher i want to recomend. he is amazing, but he demands. and you will be greatful.
--Submitted by a student

I love that the teachers love my kids. It is hard not to love them (totally bias of course) they work their tails off doing homework and getting good grades. I love that the teachers are computer savvy and they respond in a 95% to my requests and my E-mails. But most of all I love that being such a stinky parent myself, and so darn picky, and demand excellence, the Principal has such patience, and always has a beautiful smile on his face. He is very open and helpful. Always, always open to my demands, and to give me his time. I wish I can participate more in the school, but I think my kids appreciate the independence, and feel embarrassed because I am too friendly (they say, of course I do not think so) Homework is of a good size, but again so is life. Thank you for being supportive BH.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Bret Harte is a wonderful school that get great test scores and anyone who is going/went to bret harte is going to love it. All the teachers and staff are VERY friendly and helpful!

Bret Harte is the best middle school in San Jose. Teachers and administrators truely believe in the importance of eduction. The parents in the community are also very proactive in their childs eduction.
--Submitted by a parent

Good range of electives. Some teachers are not very available to their students in need of help as they are too busy after school and lunch time is just too short to eat, take a breather & get needed help. It is difficult to get on a sports team as some coaches seem to have pre-picked their team ahead of tryouts, despite their welcome to you at sports night - very disappointing! The principal is a man of many words, but little or no action. Never had a class schedule correct the first time and when the school fails to provide prior written notice, there is no corrective action by the school to amend their errors. Students take the brunt of a diminishing self-concept. Crossing guards are wonderful. Most office staff has been very accommodating. Do wish they'd smile more. :-)
--Submitted by a parent

The kids love this school! All the kids are nice with each other.
--Submitted by a parent

Yeah, the 8th graders harass the 6th graders a bit, but it's really like any other school. It's part of middle school, and I survived it just fine. Other things; the cheer squad? If you don't try to join, they'll just ignore you. The school is pretty big, but the teachers are good for the most part. Some teachers are very difficult graders, but others give easy A's. It's a bit uneven with the grading, so minus a star there. If you're looking for extracurriculars, the empasis in Bret Harte is most definetely on sports, so look elsewhere. So, from a student's point of view, Bret Harte isn't a superb school, but definetely better than other schools. **As for children complaining of the popularity system; Bret Harte is like any other school in that regard. Don't single out BHMS.**
--Submitted by a student

I have two sons who attend this school, the teachers and administrators have been fantastic and there is a great amount of dedication and commitment to the student body.
--Submitted by a parent