Mandalay Middle School

Mandalay has an excellent program in algebra and English. My son actually doesn't complain about going to school everyday, so the teachers are doing something right. His CSAP scores have improved dramatically and he is now ADVANCED in all categories. My only complaint is there are not enough elective classes.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been so impressed by Mandalay this year. Administration listens critically to parent concerns and works to resolve issues. Teachers are working hard to make sure my student has everything she needs to succeed. They started a remedial math class upon realizing that a regular math class with extra support wasn't meeting the needs of the students. They have been working to employ literacy strategies school wide and have started to recognize students for their achievements in this area. Teachers have changed the way they teach from my last child to attend (3 years ago) to now. Most teachers are working to make sure kids are talking to each other and learning from each other. Most notable is that teachers are asking kids to think at deeper levels. There isn't as much memorization and busy work as their used to be. Teachers are giving up vacation days to take a group of students to Washington D.C. No school is without issues, but Mandalay seems to be working hard to resolve theirs. One thing that would help to make Mandalay stronger is if more parents were involved on a regular basis!
--Submitted by a parent

No communication when there is a concern with our children... But plenty of communication when the school is requesting money or funding..... Whats worse false allocations on two different occasions...
--Submitted by a parent

Not a good school I do not recommend it . No communication, No support. Unsatisfactory!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I think mandalay middle school is a wonderful place with a great staff.
--Submitted by a student

This shcool is great! If you want to get involved with a sport all you have to do is sign up with the counslers. The parents aren't that involved.
--Submitted by a student

All cirriculum is at or above grade level. Parents attend all functions. Music, drama, art and sports are available as are many clubs.
--Submitted by a parent

Mandalay is a good school that struggles with communication with it's parents. I have left messages several time with Teachers and Administrators with no returned phone call. My son was decent student at Castle Rock Middle school and has really struggled at Mandalay. The Teachers and Administration are very set in their ways and don't like outside suggestions.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school! AR time challenges kids to read and most importantly comprehend what they read. The Principal is actively involved, as well as the Vice Principals. One VP is assigned to 7th and one to 8th grade. The grades are then divided into teams which become like a family within a family. What I love most is that Mandalay strongly believes that Middle school is not only academic learning, but there are physical and emotional aspects of a Pre-teen that they feel are just as important. I feel comfortable in the fact that they are helping my child to be a well rounded person who is expected to care for their fellow students. You get what you put into a school, if your actively involved you can notice how involved the teachers and staff are. Teachers provide before or after school help if needed.
--Submitted by 7th Grade Team L Parent, a parent

My three children attended Mandalay, each for the full two years. The AR program seemed to be a failure for my household. And the school was over populated by far. While my youngest attended, there were problems with fights as well drugs. The musical program was wonderful, and the academics limited.
--Submitted by a parent