Florence Middle School

I am a student at Florence Middle School. In my opinion, this isn't the greatest school to go to in the county. The teachers are strict and often freak out about things that really have nothing to do with class. For example, instead of teaching our classes, the teachers obsesss about our dress code. IN my opinion, the dress code should be looked at and changed a little. It is very hard to find clothes that fit the dress code and thruthfully, i'd rather just have uniforms. They offer poor administration here, and unfair rules and policies. They are very strict about things that dont really matter and the teachers dont really pay attention to things that do matter.
--Submitted by a student

Florence Middle School is a great place to be. Unfortunately, the next step is Florence High School and that is a school fraught with problems, poor administrators, extreme discipline. It's sad that the only option for our children after the wonderful experience that is FMS, is that one high school.
--Submitted by a parent

Florence Middle School, which was formerly Weeden Middle School, has been fantastic for our son. The teachers are fantastic and caring. Students are given oportunity to seek extra help if it is needed. We have been extremely impressed with the principal; he is truly the most gifted individual I have ever seen interact with this age children. We are so fortunate to have such an exceptional middle school. If only the Florence High School could carry on the excellent education these children get in the middle school, we'd have a superior system. Unfortunately, the high school has a lot of work to do to achieve the quality of education these kids are accustomed to and deserve.
--Submitted by a parent

We transferred here last year. To be honest, I was concerned about Weeden before enrolling. I certainly did not need to be. This is a wonderful school. The prinicpal is outstanding! Discipline issues are managed with excellence. Academic achievers are honored and encouraged, while lower achieving students are nurtured. We have been delighted with the quality of education.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Weeden for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. I can truthfully say that Weeden provided the only positive school experience for her. She was challanged by the teachers, respected by other students and greatly encouraged by the administration. Even she would readily tell you what a great experience Weeden was for her. I am proud to let people know that I was a Weeden parent.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended both 7th and 8th grades. She regained a love of school that she had lost. The entire staff goes beyond what would be expected. Florence City is blessed to have a Weeden Middle School.
--Submitted by a parent

Thankfully, there are a few good teachers at Weeden but most of them seem completely out of touch with what is happening among the students. It is a poorly run school from the top down. This is so unforunate as the lives of these children will be affected for the rest of their lives. I hope they get their act together at Weeden before it is too late for the students.

This is the worst school my child has ever attended. The latest of a whole list of complaints that I have is that the asst. principal insists on displaying a flyer with a quote that is grammatically incorrect after this has been pointed out to her on more than one occasion. She 'created' this flyer herself, thereby showing her lack of education to the entire school. Our children should expect schools to teach them the right way to do things, not the wrong way!