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| Website | Principal | Address |
| www.haskellms.org | Camille Lewis | 11525 Del Amo Blvd. Cerritos 90703 562-860-6529 |
 Principal – Camille Lewis |
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A Commitment to Excellence!
Welcome to Haskell Middle School, home of the Mustangs. Haskell Middle School is a high achieving middle school that is dedicated to academic excellence. The staff provides a safe, supportive, and caring environment that celebrates cultural diversity and nurtures individual differences through respect and communication. We value parents and community members as partners in education. Our goal is to develop academically and socially successful students in preparation for high school and post-secondary education. We prepare our students to become life long learners and responsible citizens in our diverse society. We are proud to offer a variety of programs to meet the needs and aspirations of all our students. A brief description of the programs offered at Haskell is listed below.Welcome Every Body Program (WEB)
The WEB program is a student orientation and support program for incoming seventh graders and new eighth graders designed to help students successfully transition from elementary school to middle school. Select 8th grade students serve as leaders and mentors to 7th grade students throughout the school year.Honors/GATE Program
Program Honors classes are available for qualified 7th and 8th grade students in English/Language Arts, History/Social Sciences, and Science. In addition, Geometry and Spanish I, which are high school level classes, are available to students who qualify.
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) AVID is a college bound elective class/program designed to provide students with important college readiness skills, motivate them to seek a college education, and increase the participants’ level of career awareness. Students work directly with college tutors, attend lectures by guest speakers, and participate in college field trips. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Applications and interviews are part of the acceptance process. We are proud to say that our AVID program is fully certified and we are looking forward to our fourth year.Technology for the 21st Century |
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Performing Arts Programs
Haskell’s Performing Arts program includes Band, Chorus, and Drama. Students are encouraged to develop and display their talents in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Performances are scheduled throughout the year. Students can also sign up to be a member of our outstanding drum line.
Haskell students look forward to participating in the annual History Day program. Students work together in teams throughout the school year to develop projects based on a particular theme. Top participants in the school wide competition are invited to compete at the Los Angeles County level in the spring.
Middle School Science Olympics, Science Catalina Field Trip, Sally Ride Festival at UCLA
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The annual District Middle School Science Olympics offers a variety of competitive events for students to participate in including the roller coaster, egg drop, and water rockets events. Students utilize a number of mathematical and scientific concepts in order to compete and win an event. Through private grant funds, select Haskell students will participate in the annual Catalina Exploratory Science Field Trip. Students experience Science through interactive and hands-on activities on Catalina Island. Seventh and eighth grade girls have the opportunity to attend the Sally Ride Festival at UCLA. This special all day event is designed to encourage and support girls interested in science, mathematics, and astronomy. Students have an opportunity to meet their favorite astronauts and learn about space exploration.
Preparing Students for Successful Futures – Tools for Success & College Night |
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After School Academy Programs and Homework Club
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The highly successful Algebra Academy is offered to all students who would like to prepare for advanced math classes and for those who need extra assistance with their Algebra homework. The Homework Club meets three days a week in the library providing students with a place to complete their work with teacher and college aide assistance with assignments.
Extra-Curricular Activities Haskell will continue to offer an after school sports program for boys and girls which includes flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, cross country, and track and field. Cheer squad is also a popular activity on campus that students participate in to show their school spirit. School organizations and clubs include CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation), ASB (Associated Student Body), Campus Life, Library Club, Computer Club, Science Investigation, and the AVID Club. |
Student-Led Parent Conferences
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At the beginning of the second semester, parents are invited to attend a conference with their student and his/her teachers to review individual goals and report card grades from the first semester. Students have the opportunity to reflect on their successes and areas of improvement and develop next steps to achieve their goals. We invite all students and their parents to take part in this worthwhile activity.
PTSA - Parent, Teacher, Student Association Haskell’s PTSA works diligently to support school programs and activities through fundraising and school participation, for the benefit of our students. You are encouraged to support our students by joining and participating in PTSA. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 P.M. Please check the school website for specific dates. We look forward to seeing you! |
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