Egan is an AMAZING school that focuses on all aspects of an adolescent and their development. All adults on campus are familiar with the developmental assets of this age group and dedicate their passion for excellence in education to this unique set of students. Understanding their unique qualities helps parents, students, and staff connect and create a meaningful learning environment.
Our work in grounded in the educational research and work of Richard and Becky Dufour as a professional learning community. Egan is a top-performing school in the state of California and continues to see tremendous growth of our historically low performing students.
Our work in grounded in the educational research and work of Richard and Becky Dufour as a professional learning community. Egan is a top-performing school in the state of California and continues to see tremendous growth of our historically low performing students.
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Egan Junior High is a two-year school located in Los Altos, California, and ranked within the top 20 Public Middle Schools in the state of California according to US News and World Report (out of 2319). Egan is one of two junior highs in the distinguished Los Altos School District. Located in the northern part of the district, Egan provides an outstanding education to over 650 students in seventh and eighth grades.
Seventh grade English provides instruction in the skills of literary analysis, written composition, grammar, vocabulary development, and speaking. Our literature study offers critical thinking and writing experiences students will participate in various activities, and discussions. The composition program emphasizes writing as a process: prewriting, writing, responding, revising, editing, and publishing.
Your student will be taking on a lot more responsibility, academic challenge, and social pressure. Egan provides one of the best environments for their growth, but your personal support is still required for his or her success. Their needs are changing, so we have information on this web site to help you both make the transition smoothly.
The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2019-2020 school year.
Nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including exploring current issues in adolescent health and well-being; empowering youth to better manage technology choices in the age of distraction; creating a supportive environment for all children to thrive; enabling our kids with greater responsibility and control over their lives; examining the fundamental role of liberal arts education in our technology-dependent world; navigating sex and masculinity in todays hook-up culture; and fostering increased well-being through physical exercise and movement.
Nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including exploring current issues in adolescent health and well-being; empowering youth to better manage technology choices in the age of distraction; creating a supportive environment for all children to thrive; enabling our kids with greater responsibility and control over their lives; examining the fundamental role of liberal arts education in our technology-dependent world; navigating sex and masculinity in todays hook-up culture; and fostering increased well-being through physical exercise and movement.
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