Redan Middle School

I am totally dissatisfied with Redan Middle School, I came all the way from another state to find that this school has a weird way of handling any problems or concerns that the child or parent may have. I also find that some of the teachers as well as administrators aren't very supportive, especially when it comes to Bullying, Self Esteem issues, etc. I am very concerned about alowing my children to continue this year. PARENTS THIS MUST STOP, WHAT CAN WE DO?
--Submitted by a parent

My child is doing well at the school as far as grades are concerned. Unfortunately, I know that the child isn't learning much in the actual classroom environment, and I'm not surprised. The school schedule that was implemented this year is a complete disaster. It is extremely disorganized, and there doesn't appear to be any sense of accountability on the part of either the teachers or the administration as it regards the same. Some of the teachers appear to be nice people, but it's pretty clear that at least a few of them ought to consider moving on. They are obviously burned out and have resorted to taking their frustrations out on the children. I'm a little concerned, too, that the skill set of some teachers appears to fall far below that of those who teach at schools of comparable size and in comparable neighborhoods. At this point, my spouse and I feel as if we are essentially homeschooling our child. We don't trust RMS to provide even a basic middle school education, and that's a scary feeling -- particularly when minority children in the U.S. face so many other challenges as they prepare to attend college, perhaps graduate school, and eventually the work force.
--Submitted by a parent

After reading the reviews on Redan Middle school I have to say I was a bit on edge about my child attending this school off the bat. Unfortunately my concerns were not put to rest at all during the so called Open House that took place August 3rd 2011. Unlike the good experiences reported to me from friends about open house events at their children s middle schools, my experience was very different and frustrating to say the least. I arrived at Redan middle only to discover they had nothing ready (no schedules, no meet and greet tables, nothing), far from the well organized events with many informational meet and greet tables I had heard about from other parents who attended open house events at other middle schools. After aimlessly wondering I finally located a staff member and was able to ask what are students suppose to do on the first day of school? And was told in a very unsure manner that students would probably have to find their names on a piece of paper that would be posted somewhere . Needless to say the first day will probably be very chaotic. I am praying that this is not a sign of what s to come.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a child that attends Redan middle and I must say I have spoke with several of my childs friends. Mrs. Gaines is their math teacher she is rude and she speaks to the children as if they are nothing. I plan to make a complaint about her she is very rude. When I speak to her she makes it seem as if the kids are the worst in the world. To say the least I am confused as to why she still has her job.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended Redan M.S. I had positive and negative experiences. My child had items stolen. I had some problems with some of the teachers and had to go to the superintendents office. Some of the teacher resented my frequent calls and visits. My child is doing good at Redan High. I was exhausted by the time he left Redan M.S. The music teacher Mr. Greene is excellent. He encouraged my child's music skills. As a result of his encouragement my child learned 6-7 instruments. Mr. Griffith was my child's science teacher. He kind of reminds you of the nutty professor. I don't know how his did it but my son was able to test at college sophomore college level in the sevnth grade. Ms. Freeman was my child's math teacher. She returned calls. Be prepared to monitor and visit. If you can't you better send them to another school.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a great school much better than redan high school. The teachers are wonderful and the students. A lot of extra cirrucular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

This school can not get children ready for the state test that they have all year to do. Poor involvement of teachers with children who need help. This is not a school that I would recommend to anyone looking for a school with high standards and good education for their child(ren)!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been going to redan since the sixth grade. Some of the teachers are caring and they truly try their hardest to teach us valuable knowledge. But there is one problem the kids are out of control and without parent involvement how can we find a solution to this problem?The girls are too fast and the boys are too.
--Submitted by a student

It's not that into your child's ability to exceed, the teachers just teach they really don't care about anything else
--Submitted by a parent

Redan Middle is the worst school that I have every encountered. I am a parent and former teacher and this school is like a prison. The teacher are unprofessional and childish. The administration plays favorites and treats parents and students unfairly. They create an atmosphere that is not condusive to learning.
--Submitted by a parent