based on 11 reviews
Price Charter Middle School
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA
95124
(408) 377-2532
http://www.cambrian.k12.ca.us
By: parent
Date: January, 2005
Ida Price's vice principal is one of the most helpful and accomodating people I've met yet in my quest for a private school. I have heard nothing but positive things about Ida Price and this all comes from parents whose children have/are attending.
By: parent
Date: March, 2005
Although I am only a nanny to a student who attends Price, I was astonished at the procedures the school takes in student services. Being that I am still very much a young adult, I understand the difficulties that middle school children go through during these tuff years. With all the social pressures, pressures at home, and pressures to succeed already existing, sometimes when it rains it pours. I have watched first hand a kid go from struggling to now succeeding in every possible way. However, nature can't be fought, and this school has a terrible system to help students recieve missed work, even if it's the day of an absense. Furthermore the administration was rude, unhelpful, and careless in efforts to help these 'precious' students. I suggest the school take more action in assisting student/parent homework awareness.
By: parent
Date: June, 2006
Terrible school. No follow through with discipline. It does not matter if it's quality work or not. No accountability. It's very difficult for families like ours who try to teach their children responsibility for their actions. If I could move I would. Pick another district or go private.
By: parent
Date: September, 2005
Strong quality of academic programs. Strong Choir program and activities.
By: former student
Date: February, 2005
It's a great school with a variety of electives to choose from. The electives are better than some high schools. The teachers are very nice. Although the school could be a little more spirited.
By: parent
Date: January, 2005
Ida Price is a wonderful place for learning, not just academic subjects but social skills and self esteem and reflection. The teachers encourage each child to do his/her very best in each area while recognizing that some skills will be better than others. Ida Price rewards effort as well as academic accomplishment making it a rewarding place even for children who have some difficulties but keep trying. The language arts program at Price is exceptional. It really stresses the importance of reading and writing in our society, and is a good use of teaching time. Ida Price offers both instrumental and vocal music choices at various levels, and has a prize winning band. There are several kinds of art classes and a good afterschool sports program. The Home/ School club has great parent involvement and there are many opportunies for parent volunteers. Ida Price is great!
By: parent
Date: March, 2005
My son was a graduate of Ida Price Middle School and received an incredible education two years ago. Even though I do not live in the Cambrian attendance area, we chose to attend Price because of the great programs available. And as superintendent, I have a pretty good idea of the high quality of the teaching, activities, programs, and administration.
By: parent
Date: August, 2006
This is probably the best school in the South Bay. I've rarely seen such dedicated teachers willing to go the extra mile for all of their students. The climate at the school is exceptional, too. There doesn't seem to be the bad attitudes and slack discipline I've seen at other middle schools we've checked out. They do have very high expectations regarding behavior, learning and dress codes, which I think is the reason the students do so well. The teachers I have met are all very involved in their students' well-being and success. There is also very high parental involvement. I'm really thankful that despite the waiting list for charter students my daughter was able to get in.
By: parent
Date: May, 2006
Two of my children attend or have attended. The veteran teachers are extremely influential and a fine asset to the schooling program. A great school!
By: former student
Date: June, 2006
I loved price, and I miss it dearly. Anyone who is thinking about sending their children here definatly should because they will have so much fun, gain amazing knowledge from the great teachers and move on to highschool with a lot of experience ad confidence.
By: parent
Date: January, 2005
Price is a great school to attend for teacher quality and extracurricular activities.
