Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School
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| Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School | |
|---|---|
 Blach Junior High School in 2022 | |
| Address | |
1120 Covington Road , | |
| Coordinates | 37.36398870543158, -122.08284597090295 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Los Altos School District |
| Superintendent | Sandra McGonagle |
| Principal | Gregory Land |
| Grades | 7-8 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Website | blachschool.org |
Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School is a public middle school for seventh graders and eighth graders in Los Altos, California. It is part of the Los Altos School District. Most of Blach's five hundred students live in Los Altos and Mountian View and a few student live in Los Altos Hills.[1] Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School was first opened September, 1958. It was origionally stated to be named Emerson Junior High. However, in May of 1958, Georgina P. Blach, trustee of Los Altos School board for 17 years, died. Thus changing the name to Gorgina P. Blach School. The school was dedicated on December 11, 1958.
Blach mainly fed by local elementary schools of the same district:Springer, Covington, Loyola and Oak. Blach has inherited these schools' high success rates, ranking as one of the top intermediate schools in the state. Most Blach students who remain within the public education system go on to study at Mountain View High School and the rest go to Los Altos High School which are in the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District.
Awards and recognition[edit]
In 1990 and 1992 Blach was chosen as a California Distinguished School and as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2014.[9]
Education[edit]
Blach is one of the few schools in the Bay Area that offers two Spanish classes: the regular Spanish 1A class and Spanish 1B.[citation needed] Like all schools in the Los Altos School District, Egan has a musical program. Their band, orchestra, and chorus visit Disneyland every year to perform at a concert Blach is well funded with a variety of electives, including Technology, Music, Languages, and Miscellaneous Items, such as Art, Yearbook, Engineering and Leadership. It also offers a variety of classes that allow students to learn teaching, secretary skills, and librarian skills. Besides, it has many well-funded main courses, Math, Science, History, English, and Physical Education. Los Altos's wealthy environment helps Egan's education funding.
Miscellaneous[edit]
Bullis Charter School (BCS) also has its campus on the east side of Blach's grounds bordering the Track. The Los Altos School District (LASD) offered to let BCS use this space.[2] The charter school has been located here ever since.
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External links[edit]
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