Research Alice Vail Middle School public Schools in Tucson, Arizona

“My son is in the Gate program. He loves it. The teachers study subjects with depth and monitor work loads so the child is not ovewhelemed. No child in the class is allowed to display behaviors that will hold back other children's education. He loves orchestra, P.E, film class, art, Spanish and the Chess club (these are not part of Gate) . The library is wonderful, there are many choices for teenagers. The school tries hard to do well with disadavantaged and minority groups so all children are educated and become a productive member of society. My son has good exposure to all facets of society . He has learned to make positive choices. He feels he is getting a good balanced education without being to intense. The school has a lot to offer if the child makes good choices. The teachers are respectful with parents.”

“Excellent students, obsreve with intrest and obedence level is tremendous.”

“This is a great school - The staff and teachers really care about the students and encourage each one to a commitment of upholding high estandards and achievment at the individual's maiximum capacity. It has an outstanding fine arts/band program. One of my children attended the GATE program, I volunteer so have had one-on-one contact with parents, staff, and students over many years. My observation of the staff when dealing with discipline problems has been that they are compassionate yet firm in applying appropriate responses. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.”

“I am disappointed however that a child is not 'eligible' for Honor Roll if they miss school for a doctor's apt. I take my child to the doctor when they are sick (to prevent infecting other students) or so he/she can receive immunizations or dental checkups (thus 'preventative'). Why should the student be penalized for parents who 'CARE' ??”

“Alice Vail middle school is a good place to be and it makes me feel at home. I love Vail because of the staff and teachers. Thanks to you all.”

“I went here like three or four years ago, and was in the gate program. The teachers were... unique and I learned many things.”

“I am a student at Alice Vail Middle School and I am in the GATE program. Vail is a good school and we have great staff members. There are not that many fights here, only but some of the students are undisciplined. There are some of after school sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track&field, there is also a chess team, yearbook staff, newspaper staff, Science Olympiad team and more that I'm sure I'm leaving out. There is a tiny bit of racial tension (unfortunately most Caucasian individuals are in the GATE program and a lot of Latino students in the 'regular classes'.) The GATE and regular classes have both of their electives together which include: drama, Spanish, cultures, P.E., Personal Finance, Art, Film, and band.”

“The Vail Gate program is wonderful, I have two older kids, and I wish I knew about the gate program when they were in middle school. Support from the administration for sports and fine arts is high. The school started a science olympiad team this year.”

“I really enjoyed this school. Sports program was very good but this school may not be the best if your child is exceeding and needs more of a challenge.”

“I have 2 children in this school & have been (for the most part) happy with all that I have seen acedemically. Workload tends to be inconsistant. I am disappointed that there is no PTO. I find it hard to believe that Parents out there just do not have any want to be involved with what their children are doing. How busy can we all be? These kids are our future! My kids are also actively invoved in sports in this school. I think what I noticed the most from this is that they now not only know how to work as a 'team' on the court or on the field but they're applying their teamwork skills in our home as well. Thanks coaches!”

“I go to this school and am in it's G.A.T.E. (Gifted and talented education) program in which selected students that pass a test enroll in advanced classes. I think that this school is ok but there is kind of a racial tension going on.”

“This school is a very horrible school. I hate to put it down so much but it does tell me to tell the truth. There is many fights at the school my child was bullied alot and most of the kids say some of the most horrible things i have ever heard. It is very rude and I would not reccomend it. The teachers dont care about the students at all.”