Dean Morgan Junior High School

I went to Dean Morgan many years ago. My name was Dianne Pastuck. I would like to know if you could help me find a long lost friend of mine. When I attended Dean Morgan I was in gr. 8 in 1975. This girls name was Annette. She moved away from Mills that year and I moved home to Canada. We had a wonderful friendship and I would love to find her. Her mom was a single mom and wonderful. I moved home to Canada after gr 8 and have been searching for her. If you might or could help me on this journey I would appreciate it. If not I totallly understand.

This school has changed drastically since the other reviews were written. in the last 3-4 years there has been alarming teacher flight. Last year alone 14 teachers transfered or retired. The so-called Challenge Program for advanced students has been watered down so much that there is not much difference between it and regular classes. Students who fail are given D's so the school has a no-failure rate. Examine your options before choosing this school!
--Submitted by a parent

the school is fun and there is alot to do for afterschool activities the coaches and teachers are great but the food leaves a little to be desired
--Submitted by a student

as a student i really think dean morgan is a good place for kids to learn have fun and make friends
--Submitted by a student

This school does not meet my learning needs.And has many cliques that bully 'unpopular' children
--Submitted by a student

I go to dean morgan middle school I love this school.! Dean morgan has some not some of the best teachers but all the best teachers they support you, keep you active, keep you healthy (we have a snack bar and they only sever us healthy stuff that will not rot our teeth, make us sick or make us out of shape, and they love to keep us educated.! At dean morgan we have tons of fun club and after school sports( we have volleyball, cross country, football, art club, outdoor adventure club, ect...I love dean morgan goooooooooooo comets!:)
--Submitted by a student

Dean Morgan is a great school with a positive environment. The kids are under control and the teachers care about the kids. The principals are great leaders. There is comraderie among the adults in the building, and the people seem happy to be there. The students have respect for their peers and their teachers, creating a good environment. The sports programs are solid, and the coaches we have had have been great. The challenge program is good, but not as 'special' as I thought it would be. It is more than adequate, though. The homework load is just about right...very balanced. The kids are limited in terms of what electives they can take. It seems they don't have very many choices for elective classes. Students need to be exposed to more interesting/exciting classes, not just another social studies class as an elective, or a cooking class where you never get to cook.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff and scholastic programs are aexcellent
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended Dean Morgan and it was the best experience ever! They have programs for studentst that struggle and have 'issues', which is important...but then, in some places, the regular kid gets overlooked because they are not trouble makers. That was not the case at Dean Morgan. My son was recognized both academically and personally for being a good student. His safety and well-being were always in consideration. The teachers were great. The block scheduling allowed him more time to understand his more difficult classes...and more time to enjoy the classes that were electives. My son grew, academically and personally while attending Dean Morgan. I only wish the high school was as good!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has experienced a very safe environment at Dean Morgan. Presence of staff in hallways and corridors has been very reassuring. As a parent, I am less than happy with teaching in the content areas. There seems to be major emphasis on high performing students and recruitment of them. Math instruction has been dismal. Students teach themselves and heaven help them if they don't all ready know how to do the work. English promoted fun but I didn't see any increase in writing skills. Extra curricular activities have coaches who use profanity and do not model appropriate behavior.
--Submitted by a parent