Los Cerritos Middle School

I am very concerned about a 7th grader who has ADHD, this young man has been suspended numerous times for the most insane reasons & is being singled out to be made an example to the other children I suppose. He has absolutely no control of his actions & his mother has not filled his RX from his doctor since Dec. 19th 2011. So how can a school suspend a child whose mother is completely ignoring his medical needs? Please help him

My daughter has been at Los Cerritos for two years and is now doing better academically than she ever has. She loves school and has terrific teachers; the teachers and administrators make it fun and exciting to come to school. This is important at an age when a lot of kids lose interest in school. The Choir program is amazing. Band and strings strong too--as is ASB. Dr. Castro has really improved the school--night and day difference.. He has endless energy and enthusiasm and is always available. We're very happy at Los Cerritos
--Submitted by a parent

Great leadership skills in all grades in the middle school. My son a graduating senior decided to write a thesis about how he became a successful student and accredited LCMS and particularly one math teacher for his 'career' as a student. He is a straight A student and is going to USC with an accademic scholarship. Great music program--chorus, band and strings. I hear the new principal is improving what is already a great school
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This is an exellent school. The students here have very good manners, there are awesome extra curriculum activites. They have very effective ways of learning that don't bore the kids. THey have plenty of clubs so they are never lonely or bored. The teachers there actually have feelings for the children, not just view them as money. THe principal participates in a lot of activites, and supports the kids. There is a lot of parent involvment, and i just have to say, THIS SCHOOL IS THE GREATEST!
--Submitted by a parent

Great 6th grade experience at Los Cerritos. All the teachers were caring, involved, and responsive to parents & kids. My student had great support. He sought it out., as did we. In other words, when he had difficulties, or when I thought he might be having difficulties, we spoke up and were well received. LCMS is great for music, academics, and sports. New principal has made all the difference. Great opportunities for parent volunteerism & involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is too concerned about protecting bad teachers. The school would be a better place if administrators cared more about protecting students and seeing that policies were fair and even-handed. We've had problem after problem with one teacher beginning with an assignment that my son felt was inappropriate because of sexual content. He complained to the teacher and she dismissed his concerns. Finally we had to write a formal email to the teacher and threaten to contact the district if she continued to ignore his concerns. Only then did she deal with the issue. Very sad because some of the teachers are excellent. You just can't ever get rid of the bad ones.
--Submitted by a parent

3 of my children have gone to this school. Sad to say that they just can't seem to ever get rid of the bad teachers. Two of my kids have had the same English teacher and she is horrible. When we had a complaint about some unprofessional behavior by one teacher in particular, she showed up for the meeting with her union representative. It seems as though we weren't the first parents to have complaints about her.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in the 6th grade. Prior to the school year start, I thought that I would have to enroll her in a different middle school, based on what I had heard. Instead, I have been more than pleasantly surprised. At Los Cerritos my daughter has excelled in her classes, made friends and the negative rumors of past years certainly are not applicable this year. Dr. Castro has done a terrific job as the principal, and his staff and assisstants have been excellent and involved, as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Our 6th grader is doing really well at Los Cerriots. So far we are really pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had two children at Los Cerritos. Let's face it, middle school can be challenging. Los Cerritos has done an amazing job of balancing rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and social adjustment. The school does a beautiful job of easing 6th graders into their new environment. Increasingly, the 6th grade program provides challenging academics as well. The 7th grade honors program was QUITE challenging for our oldest who always found school "easy". The PSST/ASB leadership retreat is an unbelievable life experience! Dr. Castro, in his first few months as Principal, has demonstrated that he is passionate about increasing programming for all GATE students, providing a positive environment and listening to parents concerns and ideas.
--Submitted by a parent