Lorbeer Middle School

i am currently a student at lorbeer, and the main area where the school goes wrong is the dress code. the dress code is to keep us from stressing about fashion and focus more on acadamics. But if anything, the dress code is actually making us stress more about our clothes and dress code violations, that it interferes with our academics, especially a specific administrator who has made it her number 1 goal to bust as many kids as possible for being in inproper dress. furthermore, we are losing kids to nearby schools because they don't want to deal with this, lowering our population. last year we had a teacher get transported to another school because of this. However, besides the dress code, Lorbeer is extremely good academics wise, having some of the best teachers with the best system for learning. My only other issue is that there are very few electives, but if you can easily overlook that and the horrible dress code, then lorbeer will make a fine place for any kid, so long as the dress code doesn't drive them insane.

We are going on our second year! The first year was rough. I heard from the office more concern about dress code violations then I did about my sons failing grades. I think the school is more concerned with appearance then with the passing of the students. If you take the time to call all the teachers and get the school staff involved, your child has a great chance at success.
--Submitted by a parent

Lorbeer has fantastic, dedicated teachers but they have completely missed the point with the dress code. The whole point is so that the kids can focus on academics rather than fashion but there is a certain administrator that has made it her mission to terrorize the kids that she doesn't like and give detentions, even when they are in code. In the end, the kids actually end up stressing out about the clothes more than anything elser. This has been the most stressful two years of school ever, I would have never enrolled my child if I had known that the majority of our time woud be spent dealing with this issue rather than actually learning. It's as if asserting power over middle schoolers and breaking their will is the main objective here. I know that there are several students and parents that feel the same way but don't speak up and encourage them to do so.
--Submitted by a parent

Lorbeer has some outstanding and very dedicated teachers but they are severly restricted by the administrative staff. Availability and quality of classes/programs are going downhill quickly because of this. Student and parent moral is also going down. It is true that they are more obsessed with wardrobe issues and appearances than helping the students to succeed and grow. I think parent involvement has declined because of this.
--Submitted by a parent

Lorbeer is a pretty good school. The teachers are wonderful and there are many clubs and activities to participate in after school. The only trouble I have is that it seems as if the administration is more into busting kids about minor wardrobe malfunctions than making sure everyone is passing their classes. There aren't enough programs aided towards students who need extra help. I think Lorbeer is too interested in having a good reputation, but that's all on the surface. The success of the students is what truly matters, not just the few worthy accomplishments only 30% of the student population makes.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student at Lorbeer and actually was the ASB president there. I got to talk and even work with some of Lorbeer's staff and teachers. They're really great and very nice. I was always a bit nervous when I had to go up to them but that changed quickly. The teachers are great, I learned so much at Lorbeer for example my star test scores all increased; I even got a couple of 600's which I've never gotten before. Jr. high is meant to prepare us for high school and I really think Lorbeer really got me ready for high school.
--Submitted by a student

Lorbeer is a wonderful school. I have generations of my family members who attended Lorbeer! The school produces college bound students because of the authentic, caring ways of the most dedicated teachers, staff, and administrators. See and experience it yourself!
--Submitted by a parent

Hear it from us, the students. We have everything at Lorbeer that other schools don't. Caring teachers, administration, and staff, great programs, if you can't find one - start one. Athletics are super! Go LOnghorns!
--Submitted by a student

I'm very disappointed with this school. The assistant principle is totally worthless if you have money stolen or anything else. The school has great potential but their are real problems.. Changes really need to be made. Now!

Very nice teachers,Staff, nd not a very nice principal.
--Submitted by a parent