based on 6 reviews
John Muir Middle School
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA
95118
(408) 535-6281
http://www.sjusd.k12.ca.us/sites/mid/Hoover
By: parent
Date: September, 2006
I have both a 7th and an 8th grader attending Muir. There are definitely some great teachers and some not so great, but the problem is with the amount of homework that is being given. On one hand the 8th grader has homework in every subject except 2( about 4 to 5 hours every night, the 7th grader has little or no homework( possibly 30 minutes.) This definitely causes problems at home. One is bogged down trying to do their best and the other having little or none. It would be great if the teachers could somehow give an equal and reasonable amount of homework. Every teacher can't give an hour of homework every night. Yes, I understand that homework is necessary but please realize that they have other teachers. Hopefully, this review will be read by staff and changes can hopefully be made.
By: parent
Date: June, 2006
I'm not happy with the teachers and staff. Though, the principal was always very helpful. Staff/Office, not friendly at all. My daughter favorite teacher was Ms. Rivers (Science) and Miss Cauphlin (reading). Otherwise the rest were not as creative and strong enough to handle there class. Sometime I have to wonder who's more childish the children or the teachers. Anyways, she will no longer be attending John Muir.
By: teacher
Date: March, 2006
john muir iz an ok school it just has a LOT of drama lik u cant even b leave but the teachers ar mean & strict pretty much thats it i think the schools kinda retarted though & if u dont tuck in your shirt u have to pick up trash its pretty stupid.
By: parent
Date: March, 2006
I have two sons attending John Muir and I find it to be an exceptional middle school. I love the layout and feel that my children are secure and safe. The academic experience has been very successful, my children are challenged and the teachers keep me informed. They have also had a well rounded experience with afterschool activities. I'm very pleasesd with this school.
By: parent
Date: July, 2005
The principal is really great but it doesn't seem to flow down to the teachers. There are a few awesome teachers that actually seem to care and have the ability to make learning fun. The rest care more about the uniform rules or sending kids to OCS for the smallest infractions. They have no control over their classroom. They need to encourage the students with a positive attitude versus the negative approach follow. If they are not happy and have lost their love of teaching they need to go elsewhere instead of blaming it on the students.
By: parent
Date: April, 2005
We've been very pleased with our 6th grader's teachers, though feel that the teaching of math could be both more creative (more hands-on concrete experiences, less rote) and more challenging. Our child feels very much a part of the school community, and likes his teachers. There are after school sports, but one has to make the team - it's not just recreational. I'd also like to see more music - not just band. The parents who are involved are very involved, but I'd say that this is a small percent of the overall parent population.
