I'm in 8th grade and adore going to Bowditch. It may be overcrowded but all the staff, people, and teachers are just great. Some people think Bowditch gives too much homework but thats because some people are a bit lazy or dont try. Bowditch tries to have people excel and become better, not average.
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Posted by a student on 09/28/09
It's an amazing school with great programs and I'm very happy there.
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Posted by a student on 04/20/09
I have a 6th grader at Bowditch and so far am not that happy there. My child is really struggling with his grades and dispite constant meetings and conversations with teachers I am unable to get any sort of help. I am always notified with a letter that he's recieved a bad grade but no action is ever
... Read more taken to help him. I was told I could hire a tutor but unfortuatly I cannot afford that. I feel completly stuck as there is no other middle school option for us. Read less
I have three children who graduated from Bowditch. The Math curriculum is excellent since you can excel to different levels Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II math levels. This would help you in later years in high school. The language programs, Spanish, French and Mandarin, are helpful in expediting
... Read more and mastering the language in High School. The Band, Orchestra and Art Performance programs are excellent to improve your motor skill coordination and team work. The sports in Athletic, Tennis, Soccer and Basketball also provide the school team spirits, team work and individual challenges and satisfactions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/08
i am in 6th grade at bowditch and i love it. This is the first year for me at public school and my transition was quite smooth. The academics challenge me and teach me a lot. Many of the teachers are great but some are only mediocer. The homework is sometimes challenging but if you pay attenttion in
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Posted by a student on 12/31/07
im in 8thgrade at bowditch and some of these reviews are ridiculous. prison-like? are you serious? bowditch has a great discipline program, and isn't harsh with their punishments. the teachers are great and our counselor is loved by everyone. overall, bowditch is a great school
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Posted by a student on 12/22/07
I am a current 8th grader at Bowditch Middle School, I did not attend Bowditch for 7th and 6th grade; at first I was scared that I would not have any friends. Turns out I was wrong. I made many friends this year. Academically, Bowditch is a great school, all my teachers are amiable (although some do
... Read more have a tough grading scale). I recommend Bowditch to all parents and students. -A.P.B Read less
Posted by a student on 02/19/07
I think that bowditch is a good school, but too much homework. I'm being overworked, and don't have time to do anything else, like playing and practicing extra curricular.
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Posted by a student on 11/16/06
Blowtorch is an excellent school. The teachers are among the lowest paid in the county and the District does not seem to care as the teachers have been forced to strike twice, however, my students have had a wonderful education and succeeded well in high school thanks to Bowditch. (In spite of a rather
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Foster City schools — Bowditch Middle School is located at 1450 Tarpon St, Foster City CA 94404. 1450 Tarpon St is in the 94404 ZIP code in Foster City, CA The school district for Bowditch Middle School is the San Mateo - Foster City School District. Bowditch Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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