What is Lewis Middle School?

Welcome to Harvey Lewis Middle School! We are located in the Allied Gardens, Del Cerro area. We serve Grade 6-8 students from our local community and from other areas of San Diego. Our school has a strong focus on academics that has helped all students to improve their learning, particularly in literacy and math. Lewis leads in technology instruction in most cases incorporates technology for research, communication, and assessment. Our mission is to provide a rigorous core instruction that also includes a broad range of electives in music, the arts, technology, and foreign language. In 2001, Lewis was recognized as a California Distinguished School for our safe, challenging, and innovative learning environment. Lewis teachers are dedicated to improving instructional practices that will lead to higher student achievement. Our students, parents, and staff are to be commended for improving our Academic Performance Index ranking to a score of 9 (on a scale of 10)! In two years, our API scores have grown dramatically, with most of the gains coming from our African American and Hispanic populations. Our emphasis on literacy and math is helping us to close the gap in our subgroups. More effort is still needed to raise the achievement of our second-language students. We need to refine our instructional strategies to improve all our students achievement in math and reading.

The counseling center is fully staffed and open every school day. It is located in the main office.

Why are the backpacks so heavy?

Student's backpacks do not need to be too heavy. Teachers will remind them daily which books are needed for homework and should be taken home. Books not required for the day's lesson should be kept at home.

Who do I call if my child is ill?

Call the Attendance Office at 619-583-3233 extension 2205 to report your child absent. All absences must be cleared by a parent or guardian within 72 hours.

How do I register my child?

You must come to the school office to personally register your student. The process takes about one hour. Please bring your child and the following information with you:

• Most recent progress report or report card
• Transcript (if available)
• Test scores (SAT9, CAT6, SDRT, etc.) if available
• Immunization records
• Special education records - current IEP (if application)
• Proof of address - utility bill (gas/electric, telephone or water bill)

Who is my child's counselor?

Counselors are assigned by the last name of your child. You can see the assignments here .

When are report cards distributed?

Report cards are issued every 6 weeks according to this schedule:

Fall semester
1st Progress Report Oct 21, 2005
2nd Progress Report Dec 9, 2005
Final fall semester report card Mailed from SD School District office after Feb 3, 2006

Spring semester
1st Progress Report Mar 17, 2006
2nd Progress Report May 5, 2006
Final spring semester report card Mailed from District office after Jun 20, 2006

What classes are offered at Lewis Middle School?

Find the course descriptions here for 6, 7, 8.

How do I contact my child's teachers?

Consult the Staff Directory for phone extensions, e-mail addresses and webpages.

Do my child's teachers have websites?

Many of our teachers have class websites. Consult the Staff Directory for webpage links.