Granada Middle School

I am now a freshman going to La Serna High School. During my 6th, 7th, & 8th grade years the teachers helped me grow as a person. My years at Granada greatly influenced me in becoming a leader. Being in ASB my seventh & eighth grade years and being ASB treasurer was wonderful. The only thing that bothered me was them canceling their honors program. I was in all honors my 6th & 7th grades years. And in 8th grade(the last year of honors) they had canceled honors social studies. Being in a class with kids who weren't at the same level intellectually definitely held me back. I don't think that canceling honor will do any good, personally.

Unbelievable!! Granada has now done away with their Honors Program!! What is happening to this school?? They are trying to score higher on their CST without having to accomodate their GATE and gifted students. These children need a challenge or they will go stagnant. Shame on you EWCSD!!
--Submitted by a parent

One thing that particularly impressive about Granada, is that the staff from other districts have moved their own children to EWCSD elementary schools and onto Granada. We just had the grand opening of the Fitness Center that one of our teachers wrote a Grant and was awarded the money to create an actual full fledged fitness center for our students and staff. Our technology continues to develop and increase.
--Submitted by a teacher

Granada does not have enough programs for kids and their Theater Arts department is horrendous as is their GATE program.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school, my kids enjoy there time here and can't wait to go back to school!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a freshmen that attends La Serna High School and I graduated Granada last year. Many of the teachers, from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, prepare you with analyzing skills and critical thinking skills that are needed for high school. I take honors classes this year, and many of the skills I learned in classes at Granada are effectively used in my classes this year. Overall, Granada is a great school and I'm happy that I went there. Nick B.
--Submitted by a student

This is an awesome school. The teachers and principal are so caring. My daughters are learning so much and they are honor students. They previously went to a private school and I have to say this school is actually better.
--Submitted by a parent

As a Granada Grad (way back when) having my daughter attend my Middle School is just a great feeling. The new principal is more than amazing! He has brought a new wow to this School. Since the principal that had just left was my same principal! Things still seemed to be the same since my time. My daughter is in 8th grade & was lucky enough to have Dr. Passalacqua for at least 1 year. My youngest will be there soon enough & as my oldest she will also be just as lucky!! The 1 thing I do miss from when I was there is the dances, we had the funnest dances, they had themes, Polaroid pictures you could purchase, bake sale outside. When she started 6th grade I tried to get on the dance committee like my Mom was in charge of but no one ever called back. :)
--Submitted by a parent

i think its a good school...very fun the classes always have some fun in it!!and it makes it funner
--Submitted by a student

This school is a very good school, I just think that certain techers don't prepare you for whats coming at you in the future. Overall, it is a good school to attend and i enjoy going there. Everyone in the office is so sweet and caring, I actually enjoy seeing them in the morning. The principal is also a very good one, he participates in almost all the activities, and it makes the school a happier environment to be in. I am glad i came here for middle school and I hope everyone chooses Granada over the other competing schools, so they can enjoy the experience that i have... Whoo, Graduating Class of 2009 ! destiny ;)
--Submitted by a student