Hillview Middle School

This school is one of the top in my book. I have seen several over the past many years and this school is right up there. I would have given 5 stars if there where more parent involvement. I know the PTA is spot on and those that do get involved, this is not for you. This is for the parents that have children that fail then turn and blame the school and say you didn't know. I guess it is the swing of the social pendulum to push blame to the school and teachers and everyone else when you stood by and let it happen. I have watched this administrators, teachers and staff work feverishly to get your children to pass. I applaud Hillview for doing what they can with what little budget is left. I have even watched teachers take money away from their families to spend on your children. It warms my heart to know that educators like these still exist. Hillview, stay the course and fight the good fight. You guys do a bang up job.

I used to think this school was going downhill, until we moved to La Habra and I transferred my kids to Washington Middle School in April. BIG MISTAKE!! There are kids affiliated with gangs there and drugs, which they have seen among other kids. Some of the kids at the school tell them " You are the white girls from HIllview" We are hispanic, I guess just not mexican enough... When you compare this school to HIllview, there is a big difference. I know every school has their strengths and weaknesses, but HIllview is way better than where my kids are attending. I should have never taken them out. We hope to move back to Whittier by next school year.
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This school sucks !!!!!! dont ever let your kids or family member go here !!!! the worse school in East whittier They treat my son like he was a trouble maker never listen to he side and blame him just cause someone said a different story how i knew he wasnt lieing he would grades are gcry and said i didnt do these thing there saying im doing. my son is a great boy and is never late likes to go to school never tells me doesnt want to go to school and his grades are good.This is the worse school hes never been too !!!
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I hate the school. The rules there are awful and some of the teacher are jerks too. First off I remember last year all the eigth graders said "oooo" in lunch time. It wasn't that big of a deal no one was fighting yet the principle put it where all the students missed their feild time. The honors program is easier then anything. I hate most of the teachers plus Mr.Johnson is a creep. I hate that school! It treats the students as if it was a private school with all the outstandish rules!

i agree that the lunch lines are to long and there is not enough time for my student to eat. Another concern i have is the time between getting awards to students .the last trimester never gets acknowledge at assemblies because there is not enough time my student is in 8th grade and for the last two year should of receive Princpal's list but doesn't and another thing they receive the awards into the trimester that is to long(ex. first trimester is over in early Dec. before Christmas break the students should have their assemblies not in late Jan. and in the same week second trimester progress reports are mailed home
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My daughter is currently attending Hillview. She claims there is not enough time to eat her lunch due to the long lines. She has since been taking her lunch, and while waiting for friends to join her, she has encountered rude students who like to curse. She has been accepted at East Whittier, and I'm hoping she has a positive experience here than at Hillview.
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my daughter graduate from hillview of 2007 and I really belive that this school really taught her alot vs East Whittier no offense!!!! and now she is at La Serna with a B' average.commends to the principle,teachers and staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well done.
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This school is organized and keeps parents well informed via mail. The principal and both vice principals are approachable and friendly. I like that they have a dress code and they enforce it! It seems as if the faculty is on top of things and has the school running smoothly. I also have to mention the PTA is tops! 5 stars. The only down side that I've encountered and it has been every time (no lie) is a little rudeness from the front office and I'm being diplomatic about it. Especially when I'm friendly and kind to them and a first time parent experiencing this school. Regarding teachers,3 out of 5 were the total package, A++ the other 2 C- .
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, with a great line up of teachers!

The principal is awesome and is very involved and approachable! The staff in the front office are very helpful and extremely friendly and polite.
--Submitted by a parent