Thomas R. Pollicita (TRP) Middle School provides a safe and secure environment in which excellence in academic, social, ethical and physical development is the standard for all students. The staff of TRP believes that 1) Students need to be respected as leaders in order to succeed academically; 2) Students and teachers should come to school to learn and teach; 3) Students should have every opportunity to achieve their highest academic potential; 4) All teachers should hold high expectations for students to achieve their highest personal potential; 5) Increased support for second language learners is aggressively pursued; and 6) Culture and anti-bias perspectives are studied and included in weekly school-wide character building lessons.

Located on the east side of Daly City against the backdrop of San Bruno Mountain, TRP serves 652 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students of diverse backgrounds. Student ethnic breakdown is: 46% Latino, 36% Filipino, 2% African American, 10% Asian, 2% White, 2% Pacific Islander, and 2% of Multiple Races.
 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We, at Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School, are proud of our rich diversity and are committed to providing a safe and secure school in which excellence in academic, social, ethical, and physical development is the standard for all students.

STUDENT ACADEMICS

Middle school is a time for students to explore and challenge themselves in all academic and social areas. The academic curriculum at Pollicita is designed to meet a variety of interests and abilities.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Our behavior expectations are easy to learn and follow…

We expect you to be Safe, Positive, Academic, Responsible, and Kind in our classes, on our campus, and throughout our school community. Behavior standards are posted around campus. Students are expected to know what is required of them, and are held accountable for their choices and actions.