based on 12 reviews
Bret Harte Middle School
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA
95120
(408) 535-6270
http://www.sjusd.k12.ca.us/sites/mid/BretHarte
By: parent
Date: August, 2006
An amazing school. Great in academics, really teaches the students how to learn.
By: parent
Date: May, 2006
Bret harte is a great school but the kids there are not very friendly.
By: student
Date: April, 2006
The acedemics are great. They have all types of after school programs, too.
By: parent
Date: March, 2006
They have a very interesting program where students get to explore art, music, drama, journalism, computer, etc. They also have programs for accelerated math, where 7th graders can do high school math. A large chunk of the students end up in this program. Overall good academic environment.
By: parent
Date: February, 2006
Lots of great teachers. High academic standards. Positive parent envolvement
By: student
Date: January, 2006
This is a wonderful school. I definetly recommend it over all the others in the district. Great teachers and families.
By: parent
Date: December, 2005
A great school with a well balanced accademic and extra curricular activities program. High level of parent involvement. Emphasis on student resposibilities.
By: parent
Date: November, 2005
The parent involvement is one of the many aspects of the outstanding school. Bret Harte also has a dedicated staff (exceptional mathematics department) who act in the best interest of the students at every level. I also much mention Mr. Donald McCloskey as the principal that is making an impact that will last for years.
By: parent
Date: October, 2005
We are now on our second child attending this school. The synergy between teachers, staff and parents is terrific. The teachers keep us well informed of our childrens' status and they teach them how to be well prepared for high school. All are available for extra help. The school emphasizes positive leadership and self esteem awareness, peer counseling, and high academic achievement. There is a 'motivational' feeling throughout the school. There are many after school activities and the kids are encouraged to participate in them as much as possible without disrupting their school work.
By: parent
Date: September, 2005
The academic program of Bret Harte is above average within San Jose Unified. However the school does not have enough quality teacher to carry out the program. Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities are limited due to lack of volunteers.
By: parent
Date: September, 2005
Wonderful administrator in Don McCloskey - very student oriented.
By: parent
Date: January, 2005
Overall a really high quality school. Only public middle school in SJ Unified where kids are not required to wear uniforms due to positive, calm atmosphere. Many kids want to do well academically - about a third make honor roll each semester. Teachers mostly very experienced, enjoy their jobs, know how to engage kids and challenge them. Many parents at this school really care about how their kids are doing and show up in force for school events. Extracurriculars were thin a few years ago but have improved. I don't know new principal, but school community would not suffer mediocre leadership kindly.
