John F. Kennedy Middle School

I've got to say I loved this school for my son. They expect the best out of everyone and are always there to help those that need it. The programs offered are wonderful and the teachers are excellent. I truely felt my son would be more than ready to enter High School and meet or exceed expectations there.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the worst school. Teachers at KMS are horrible for the 2009-10 School Year.
--Submitted by a parent

I may be partial in my opinion of this school because I'm employed here, but because I can post anonymously you should be assured I am being honest. Reading the comments about the rude person that answers the phone is likely true. We do have a front office employee who comes off as abrasive. I should add however that she is a hard worker otherwise. As for the teachers, administration and support, they are almost all top notch. They really do care about the students here and will work with any struggling student to bring up their grades and be successful. There are a lot of extracurricular activities and they make them accessible to everyone, including those students that can't get a ride early in the morning or after school.

I have gone to this school and so has my little sister! It's a great school and all the teachers are great! They have fun activites and everything is planned perfect! They have an AVID program that's great and there part of the cambridge program! Every teacher recomends taking notes and they do cornell style notes it's easy and helpful on test and quizes! If you live near the awesome school and have a kid going into middle school soon i'd recomend this school 100%
--Submitted by a student

I have read most of these reviews and I do hope that they take these reviews seriously. I too have experienced the rudeness, more so on the phone then in person. I think they need to educate and train their customer service staff to be a bit more friendly. Come on we all have bad days but lets put on our friendly face when were dealing with others. I know they have many calls, but be thankful you have a job or if they are volunteering please tell them to stay home if they are going to treat the parents with disrespect. We teach our children dignity and respect and hope and expect our school system to teach the personnel that surrounds our children during the day to also show dignity and respect. It doesn't take much to say thank you and you're welcome. A concern parent.
--Submitted by a parent

This School isnt nearly as Bad As people put it as , it reallly is a nice school .
--Submitted by a parent

I have tried a number of times to contact the school counselors and teachers for various reasons and it is a challenge to say the least. Getting a return phone call or email is almost impossible. There is only one teacher from my son's team that I can say is good for the most part about responding to the emails. Following a series of phone calls and emails I finally had to go to the school in person to arrange a conference. In the conference everyone was very helpful and things happened as they should have but getting there was extremely frustrating. There is a woman that works the front office that has just been completely rude each time I have been there or called...and it's not directed at me, even when my calls are for general information and she doesnt know who I am she's rude. Frustrating school!
--Submitted by a parent

We moved here from Lake Mary, Fl where we were unhappy with the middle school. Kennedy has been great. They know each child and care about each child. There is no perfection in schools or life, however I have never been more impressed with the care they do have. Our child was never noticed just passed on like the rest, here you know they know and do care.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attends JFK. He enjoys his classes. His teachers are, for the most part, encouraging and helpful.
--Submitted by a parent

The advanced program classes have wonderful teachers. They team teach and seem to be extremely in touch with the students. The care they demonstrate is wonderful.