Hewes Middle School

I think Hewes is a great school! Classes are very informational, and most teachers incorporate some fun into lessons. If we don't understand anything, teachers are always willing to put their time in to help us. We do get a lot of homework, but most of the time, we are given class time to complete them. I take a long time doing homework, but mostly because I procrastinate and get distracted easily. Last year, rules on homework were very strict. If you missed a homework assignment, intervention, NOT detention, as stated in other reviews, was assigned. Interventions were either during recess or lunch, and we were allowed to eat a snack or lunch during it. Now, interventions have been removed, and we just don't get full credit for missing homework, but getting 2 missed assignments will result in a detention. Some other reviews were complaining about the no cell-phone policy. I think that it's a reasonable rule because there is no way to learn while texting on your phone. Teachers sometimes use them because they have to, and they know how to restrict themselves. Overall, Hewes is a fabulous school! 1 thing I'd like to see is more student leadership positions like president, etc.

I agree with the student comment about negative consequences. I have older kids that went to Hewes. I think the culture and environment has changed a lot since they implemented the no grace policy they now have. The kids might conform to avoid punishment, but they loose some of the joy of learning.
--Submitted by a parent

I am attending this school currently and, i think that they do not give us enough freedom. The rules are to strict. If you miss one assignment, you get detention. I do not think this is fair at all.Other than that, it is a great school with a great educational program
--Submitted by a student

This school is alright, however they could lo9wer their prices on foods easily!!! $2.50 For 1 slice of pizza! and $1.25 For a gatorade bottle half the size of the $0.50 Ones at the market. Besides the prices, the only other problem is how badly students are treated. A detention is assigned for every missed assignment, and my child cant even get lunch sometimes if he has lunch detention. Not only that but they give students almost no rights. They can confiscate your cell phone for using it at all but the teachers disrupt the class all of the time to answer cell phone calls. It is a joke!!
--Submitted by a parent

Strong Science and Social Studies programs. Average reading program. Weak writing and math programs. You'll have to supplement starting in 6th grade in order for your student to be ready for any high school honors program.
--Submitted by a parent

Hewes is a great school with supportive administration and quality teachers. I feel safe having my two children attend this school because of the fair rules that are set and followed through. The principal and AP are always visible on campus. PTA at Hewes is very active and supportive of all school events. Hewes students are well-rounded students.
--Submitted by a parent

I recently graduated from this school and I personally thought it was a very negative enviroment and I would not willingly send my child to this school. The teachers treat the students with little to no respect and assign a lot of home work. The cafeteria prices are high and the most of the rules are unecesary and strip the students of many rights. Recently the rules became stricter, where a student that forgets one homework assignment receives a detention.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is very restrictive in what it allows students to do.
--Submitted by a parent

Hewes is a great school with caring administration, teachers and staff. I suppose some students don't like having to follow school rules, most of the students appreciate the school's learning enviroment. The principal has an open door policy and is willing to talk to any one with a concern. There are opportunities for parents to help with the student store (open daily), Junior Great Books, registration, school dances, and other programs both during the school day and after school. All school rules are clearly spelled out in the school planner provided to each student. A great educational enviroment that prepares the students for high school
--Submitted by a parent

I attended this school from 2004-2007. Personally, I hated it. Students were restricted from things such as hugging, their cafeteria has unreasonable pricing and I felt that I never really got much respect from the staff. I agree that the school has a very negative environment and I would not reccomend any child to attend this chool.
--Submitted by a student