Carver Middle School

Embarrassing is an understatement. The fact that a public school can turn a blind eye to seemingly any problem that arises is ridiculous. Students at the school do little to no work, which is due in large to the fact that the administration doesn't help the teachers when a major problem occurs in the classroom or out in P.E. You could buzz the office a number of times, step out into a hallway and still no help arrives. Even attendance arrives nearly an hour past the school's start time. Adding further fuel to the fire, how do they justify having classes like Business Tech or any elective like P.E. have more than 75 kids in the class. The Bus. Tech class doesn't even have enough computers for half the class. Find another school for your child, especially if you care about their education.
—Submitted by a teacher

I found the teachers to be pretty good, it seems as they work hard and communicate often, Though the principal and other administration does not seem to be creating a very nurturing school. Very harsh in their words and I did not like tone of voices.

My child just started going to Carver. There have been a few bumps in the road but nothing major. So far I have found the administration and teachers responsive to my concerns. Phone calls and emails have been returned in a timely manner. I wish the school would do a better job with overall communications with parents.
—Submitted by a parent

My grandson attended Carver Middle school for three grades, 6-8 and I was pleased about everything at school for the entire time that he had been there. The teachers and other members of staff were very good, helpful and kind. The interaction with everyone could not have been any better, you feel as though you are with your immediate family when you are there with them. You have an open communication with them, which I highly appreciated. The teachers will always return telephones calls and respond to email messages. I love Carver and I would recommend it to other parents who seek quality education and family oriented environment for their children.The District has chosen a great principal, Mrs Wallace for Carver Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent

I have one son in Carver Middle School. He is in the IB program. I have found that the principal of Carver is amazing. She is on top of all of the children and nothing gets passed her. I have never walked into a school where I was greated by a bunch of Middle Schoolers calling me "Mam" and holding doors open for me. That says a lot about the staff and the effort they are willing to put into these children. My daughter will start Carver Middle School this coming year and we are looking forward to her time there as well. My son gets great grades in the IB program and the teachers are all very nice and yet, strict. We too, are a white family that attends Carver and have had no issues at all - if anything.....we feel at home here. I feel secure that my child is receiving a great education and very secure that the principal and staff create a very safe and stable enviroment for all of our children to learn and unite.
—Submitted by a parent

Carver Middle School is a wonderful school. If offers and IB program that is great. The teachers, staff and principal are awesome. The administration demands respect from the students and in turn, they have a very polite and well mannered school. I find it humerous when parents talk of Carver as a horrible school and don't want their child to be a minority. Grow up! What makes or breaks a school is the administration that controls and grooms their students. White or Black, each child has the same chance at life. This administration makes certain that all children are respectable. Not to mention the principal is very strict and nothing gets by her. I feel my child is very secure and safe and above all else, he fits in at this school - "even" though he is a white child. The children at this school are seemingly very behaved and well mannered. The IB program is amazing and certainly advances each child in the real world. I couldn't be happier with my choice to send my child to Carver Middle School. As the parent below me stated, we feel at home here!
—Submitted by a parent

We've had one son graduate from Carver and now have a second one starting this year. We really like the school. The IB program is excellent and prepared our older son very well for the program at Atlantic High. Some of the teachers at Carver are absolutely topnotch, with very few clunkers. We've found the principal to be very responsive. Our older son is now getting A's in the IB program at Atlantic thanks to the foundation laid at Carver. We are a white family that has had nothing but great social interactions at the school.
—Submitted by a parent

Some of the teachers are extremely difficult to contact, and will often times refuse to discuss their grading practicies with the students and the parents which leades to poor working relationship. On the upside, the core IB teachers are excellent at working with parents, and sharing input as to ways to help their students improve. The principal is very helpful and supportive when given an opportunity to help. Overall the IB program is a great opportunity for kids to grow and be challenged
—Submitted by a parent

My son is in his second year in the IB program at Carver and we as a family are very pleased with the IB and the school in general. The curriculum is challenging, the teachers are engaging, and our son has made some great friends there. I know families who live within the Carver boundary but chose not to enroll their kids there, but we are very happy we decided to send our son to our hometown school. The school is very much a part of the Delray Beach community, and as a parent I have become an active volunteer at the school by joining the SAC and letting the administrators and teachers know what I can do for them. Carver doesn't have an organized structure to enroll parent involvement, but the school is open to involvement by any parents who offer it.
—Submitted by a parent

Carver is a school lacking involvment but rapidly progressing. there are alot new teachers but are increasing in discipline and student participation.
—Submitted by a student

Carver is my home school. My daughter attended 6th, 7th, and 8th grade there in the IB program (Fall 2004 - Spring 2007). The school was excellent the first year, but got a new principal in 2005 and IB suffered greatly. The new principal made changes that were not effective, and did not foster the learning environment of the IB program. At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, most of the really excellent IB teachers left for other schools. When it was time for my son to attend middle school, I sent him to Boca Middle under the NCLB/AYP program. Thank goodness that was an option, because he would have learned nothing if he had gone to Carver.
—Submitted by a parent

The 2005 school year when my daughter was in 6th grade IB program it was great this year with the principal all of IB programs have been taken away and the children are being maces. Now I am looking for a new school for my daughter to be moved to or do home school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have my son in 6th grade IB Program and am very pleased with the academic curriculum and the teachers in general. This year was a test so we could decide whether to keep him in the program or send him to his home school which is very good. Overall, it seems to be the desire and hard work of teachers and staff to control discipline problems and when needed the conference with Assistan principal and teacher was scheduled very soon. Also, e-mailing the teachers in regards to activities and work for my son has been an excelent way of keeping connected, informed and involved with his affairs. I can't speak for the regular program, but I can say that my son will be coming back next year for the 7th grade in IB.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a daughter at Carver in the IB program. She is now an 8th grader and in the band as well. I'm very pleased with Carver. The band program is a real asset to the school. Parental involvement is a problem. My daughter is in Carver for the 3rd year and I have yet to be asked to help with anything, other than chaperoning band trips. There is a problem with communication about general school happenings, but it could be my daughter just doesn't bring information home or give it to me. In general though, my daughter is challenged every day at school and seems happy there.
—Submitted by Elizabeth, a parent

The IB program is wonderful and our child thrived in the environment. Parental involvement is low and the school is working on multiple approaches to engage families in children's education. The band program and director is outstanding. The band was invited to perform at Universal and received superioir and excellent ratings at county wide festivals.
—Submitted by a parent

First of all this school discourages parent involvement so you must rely on your child to get any information about the school. My problem with the music program is that it is not available for every student. You must be signed up in 6th grade to become involved with music. Secondly, the sports programs are only for the very best. Students who want to play but are not the top athletes get excluded. Academic programs are good but not enough information about the classes gets to the parents.
—Submitted by a parent

I am looking for a good school for my son. He approved the gifted program and he is crossing over from Elementary to Middle school. I just want to know about your school
—Submitted by a parent

Two of my children have gone through the IB program at Carver Middle School and hopefully my third child will. A very good school with highly qualified teachers, excellent administration and great programs.
—Submitted by Thomas Colon, a parent

I have a child in the IB program. She is constantly challanged. I think it is a wonderful program for a gifted child and would highly recommend it to other parents.
—Submitted by Sheri Kolb, a parent

My daughters don't enjoy the school at all & I have heard from other parents that they aren't very confident that they're children will receive a good education from Carver either.
—Submitted by a parent