Portola Middle School (Tarzana)
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Principal | Adrienne Shaha |
| Students | 2,000 [1] |
| Grades | 6 - 8 |
| Location | 18720 Linnet Street, Tarzana, California, USA  |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Conquistador |
| Website | Official Website |
Portola Middle School is a middle school located in Tarzana, California in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. It provides public education for grades six through eight. The mascot is a Spanish conquistador, after Gaspar de Portolà, the school's namesake. The middle school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is especially noteworthy for hosting the Highly Gifted Magnet program. The magnet head is Tom Rawley. Portola is also a host to an honors program. Portola has numerous advanced programs in drama, choral music, and instrumental music as well.
[edit] Notable Alumni
Sally Field - American actress, star of television show Gidget
Sally Ride - first American woman in space
Barry Van Dyke - American television actor
Daniel Pearl - American journalist who was kidnapped and killed in Pakistan (2002)
Lisa Kudrow - American actress, star of the popular television show Friends
Janet Jackson - Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, record producer, and activist
Jordan Farmar - NBA professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers
Jacque Vaughn - NBA professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs
Jeff Fisher - NFL coach of the Tennessee Titans
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