http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed My child is currently in public school in 5th grade after being in private, we are considering the Millikan and Walter Reed for middle school. Any feedback parents? Thanks. GreatSchools en-us LJNuccio I would not hesitate to join the Walter Reed Family if I were you. Your child will received the most well rounded education and will have a positive experience that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=1#comment_594209 5100.594209 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:24:19 -0700 MagnetMom mom2ojgh, I assume you meen Portola Magnet?Make sure you go on tours of both facilities, if possible, with your child. I know kids at Portola, and teachers who teach there, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=1#comment_292813 5100.292813 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:54:59 -0800 Mom2ojgh Anonymous, can you share the "personal reasons" you didn't consider the Reed IHP? We are weighing between IHP and Portola right now... I'd be interested in what you know, if ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=1#comment_292809 5100.292809 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:44:43 -0800 carpentermom If your student is tested hghly gifted why did you not consider Portola Magnet? Not choosing IHP WHY? My older child was strangled in her PE class at Millikan and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=1#comment_261676 5100.261676 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:30:31 -0700 docoltun I have taught at both Millikan and Walter Reed, my son attended Millikan under the direction of Dr. Norm Issacs. Now that Reed is back on a traditional schedule, both ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=1#comment_246231 5100.246231 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:12:54 -0700 MagnetMom There's a really strong trend, at least in the junior highs in the San Fernando Valley, to segregate the sixth graders for their protection. When my son went to Lawrence ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=2#comment_159370 5100.159370 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:09:27 -0700 Anonymous Hi,Thanks for replying. We are in Millikan district, I didn't apply for the magnet - I applied to SOCES magnet, my child would be SAS (tested as Highly Gifted). I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=2#comment_159351 5100.159351 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:51:55 -0700 MagnetMom Hi! Are you considering open enrollment or or did you already apply for magnet? Are you in the district for either? My friend went through this last year with her ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158899/Millikan-MS-vs-Walter-Reed?cpage=2#comment_159210 5100.159210 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:46:24 -0700