High Tech Middle

My child’s going to graduate from HTM in a few months. After three years at HTM, we are very impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the staff. Our child is thriving at HTM and has made steady gains academically. He is on track for college. It’s a great place for self-​motivated, out-​of-​the-​box collaborative thinkers. I’ve subbed at various schools and did not want my child to be in a traditional middle school environment. At HTM the teachers treat students with respect. They never resort to demeaning kids to get cooperation. We also appreciate that there isn’t a ton of homework so my child can do after school activities without stressing about homework. Overall it’s a wonderful school!

The students that attend this school are rude. They think the whole of Liberty Station belongs to them. Teachers, I don’t think they care, since the kids walk in groups with them at times and they act the same way. They should teach a manners class along with the non traditional stuff they teach. Maybe the kids would come away with something

Just remember there are two sides to every story (negative reviewer). We have been blessed with being in HTM for some time now. My child has excelled in public speaking, project assembly, test taking and being a team player/​mentorer. Most the families are proud to be in the HTH family. They kept on filling out the applications year after year and with a prayer and some luck their child was selected. That is what most of the school is made of. Children who are rewarded with superior education because their parents took the extra time to research a better way of learning. Many drive miles and miles to get their kids to school for this opportunity. I see parents who are dedicated, generous with their time and money and students who are eager to come to school each day. However, yes, some kids are in the system who have behavioral issues. I applaud the Director for swiftly handling these situations. That said, come see for yourself. Schedule a tour, come to a orientation. I would not change my children’s education at HTH for anything.

If your child has good test scores they will have fun here– but they wont learn much! If your child is struggling and needs a little extra help get ready because every day when they sit down to do their work they will be called into the office and suspended for stupid made up reasons! The staff even go as far as to lie about your child.
They get rid of all students that need extra help any way they can. My child is a honest kid and was under extreme stress trying to avoid these false allegations and focus on his work. He was allowed to be followed and harrassed by other students, pushed, hit, kicked, talked about, cursed at, and accused of doing things he didnt do. The students initiating these problems weren’t even talked to, much less suspended. Thus allowing them to think this is acceptable behavior.
BE ADVISED– IF YOUR CHILD TESTS LOW after a year of not learning anything there, they will be lied about and set up by the students and staff for suspensions that are not legitimate, while other students will be allowed to do whatever they want without a single consequence! High Tech is not good because they expel kids who are innocent in order to keep their scores high. They will do whatever they want to your kid and you will not be able to do a single thing about it! Talk about a VOLATILE environment! No thanks! As I stated before, if your child needs a little extra help, be prepared for a wide array of violations to your childs right to an education!

I have worked for High Tech High Village for almost 5 years. So I would never dream of writing a review because of my obvious bias. But now that I am a parent of student there, I have a different perspective of the learning environment.
My daughter recently told me that she liked the school because «I don’t feel stupid anymore.» What a powerful statement from a 10 year old. One that I didn’t know she felt at her prior school. One that I didn’t know she felt at all. I asked her to explain more and this is what she said:
«Everyone works together. Kids are treated with respect and given real responsibility, not just classroom jobs. Math makes sense now because it’s taught in a way that you may experience in your life. I feel safe and everyone has friends. Everyone has their group, but the groups mix too. I try to work hard and I see results quickly. When I look up my grades in my class online, I feel encouraged. I know where I stand. The teachers don’t yell and the kids don’t mess around. I don’t feel like it’s a competition. I don’t feel stupid anymore.»
What better review is that?
High Tech Middle is a public charter school that is part of the Gary and Jeri-​Ann Jacobs High Tech High — village of schools. You can go to the website at
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