Gulf Shores Middle School

This school lacks a great administration! The assistant principal drops the ball in doing his job every year. He is not consistent with discipline;thus, there is confusion among the students on what the consequences of their behavior will be. For the most part, the teachers are there and doing the best they can. The worst problem is the lack of parental involvement. Of course, these kids would rather not have their parents hanging around, but parents coming in and out would help the students perform better academically due to a forged relationship with the students' teachers. It might also cut down on discipline problems when children know that a parent could arrive at any moment. I guess it's not the worst school around, but...
--Submitted by a former student

I feel my child is happy, and well taken care of in this school. She shows great improvement from her previous school district and seems to enjoy all aspects of her newer environment.
--Submitted by a parent

This school, like all schools, has its pluses and minuses. The school does lack its share of teachers who use creative means to motivate students, but most of the teachers are very caring and do the best they can. They try to stay on top of any drug problems, and they reach out to students who need help. I know discipline problems are dealt with in a way that students understand what is and is not acceptable. Joe Carpenter, the Assistant Principal, keeps order in the school, and I appreciate that. My child and all others there attend a safe school, where they can learn and grow. They may not become Einsteins in the process; but for the most part, the students are happy. If the child wants to learn it, he can and will.
--Submitted by a parent

In my opinion, the Gulf Shores Middle School is comprised of caring, competent, and dedicated teachers, staff, and administration. The school has a true community feel where very involved parents are dedicated to giving their children a quality education.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a dismal failure in meeting the needs of students. It is faculty and administration oriented and lacks creativity in its teaching, energy and talent in the faculty. Students who are special in any way are not going to be well served in this school. Disciplinary methods are outdated and poor. The school fails to even recognize the drug problem that exists in this area and supports parents in their attempts to keep kids off drugs. I regret putting my child in the Baldwin County Public School System.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a superior school administered and staffed by dedicated, professional educators who are committed to providing a quality education to our children in an environment conducive to learning. I applaud their efforts and wholeheartedly support the administrations 'good faith' policies.
--Submitted by a parent