Washington Middle School

WMS cannot get a break. Parents complaining need to volunteer and get involved rather than criticizing constantly. For the people who disliked Anderson, I guess you're happy now, but don't whine when the discipline suffers in the absence of his leadership. He kept my child safe with his no nonsense attitude. If your child is well-behaved and dressed appropriately they won't have trouble here. It is a beautiful and clean school also.
--Submitted by a parent

As an educator, who could afford to send her child somewhere else, I chose not to. MY child has received an excellent education at WMS. While I do not always agree with everything that goes on at Washington, I do believe that they have their students best interest at heart. My child's test scores have risen since she began Washington 3 years ago. The ONLY reason they have not met AYP in the last several years is because of the large Special Ed population. If we were to put the Sp Ed kids on the other middle schools in the county they would not make AYP either!!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree that the administration is unwelcoming, but I truly believe that the majority of teachers at this school give more than 100% on a daily basis. The disposition of the principal at conferences is quite intimidating, and the teachers almost seem hesitant to speak as well. We know the make-up of this school (i.e. large amount of economically disadvantaged students), and the difficulty that the teachers must have in trying to teach middle school students that are functioning below grade level. Give the teachers a break, the school a try, and speak to your Board Members about serious educational concerns that you may have. While I agree about the excessive dress code issues, it doesn't cause in-depth harm to a child just because they are reprimanded. Spend your time with your board member discussing real issues regarding professionalism and the qualifications of the one leading this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I did go to washington last year the asstent princebel is horrible everything about it is bad but mrs.Miller and she is a math teacher....she let me go places I never thought I could go and I realy thank her fo rthat......
--Submitted by allison mccormick, a former student

I am very disappointed with the leadership, academic standing and overall hostile learning environment in this school. They are more concerned with the children's clothing than their ability to be socially and academically ready for their future. My child is not challenged here and rarely has homework. My child had 2 semesters of gym but no arts or language or anything mentally stimulating. They need to be concerned they are failing to prepare the student for the world they are entering. They spend more time trying to parent the children that have no positive parental influence at home and less time focusing on the children that have a bright future ahead of them. Thankfully their failing test scores will enable me to transfer my child to a better learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Not an option for this parent. Negative atmosphere, hostile administration and pitiful faculty. Need I say more?
--Submitted by a parent