Youth Middle School

My youngest child started at this school this past year. My older sons went to a highly regarded school in Gwinnett County. Comparing the two, I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this cluster of schools in Walton County. The administration and staff are wonderful. Your child is not just a number and they do all they can to see your child succeed. I also love the fact that discipline is enforced. Good discipline ensures that students are not being cheated out of learning because of distractions. The extra help afforded to students from the teachers is like nothing I have ever seen before. FANTASTIC SCHOOL!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I do agree about the funding issue- its really not fair how hard the WCS have been hit by the cuts. But even with all the strife of that, this school holds its collective head up high and my child(ren) excelled there.
--Submitted by a parent

Youth middle school is amazing in it's approach to help students learn. Not only does the administration focus on academics, but discipline as well. I attended YMS, and I now I am a student at walnut grove high school. Without the foundation that yms gave me, i beleive I would be struggling in high school. I also played basketball for youth, and the athletics department was great, and really works well to help in areas you may be struggling in. I now play numerous sports at walnut grove, and again, youth was a great foundation for me. Also, there is a lot of school pride. Youth is fun, but also focuses sternly on your childs academics. I recomend this school for anyone.

I am not a huge fan of this school. My child was a straight A student until she started here. Now we are lucky if she brings home a B. They are only concerned about THEIR numbers and could care less as to whether or not your child is actually learning anything. As long as they can memorize what they need to for the CRCT, their job is done. Some of the decisions they make are unbelieveable. A perfect example would be taking up the books a week before final exams (there was no final cramming using the books--luckily she had notes).
--Submitted by a parent

Today was the first day of school for my grand daughter. While on my way to work this morning I heard on the radio there had been an accident with a school bus right at the intersection where the school is. Being a grandparent I thought the worst and started making phone calls immediately. I reached the school and had to leave a message because the person in charge was on another line. I expected to get a call back but I never expected the response I got. The PRINCIPAL of the school called me back and she had already spoken to the Dept of transportation and she had called my grand daughter to the office to make certain she was ok.I feel like she went above and beyond and I really appreciated it. I look forward to a great relationship with this school for years to come.
--Submitted by a parent

Im a student at YMS! This school is great we always have fun and learn this is a great school! the teachers always try to help u
--Submitted by a student

Youth Middle is a wonderful school, the teachers that my child had/has really make sure that students are doing there best academically and if not will inform you when necessary. Mr Wilson is the best!! We love YMS! Keep up the fantastic job staff!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

this is a great school! the teachers do not put up with misbeahvior. the administrative staff is very stearn. the sport programs are very good and they will help your child with arears they need help in. they have free toutoring from the teachers before and after school. Go Hornets!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

There are several staff members we've been able to work with that are exceptional with the students. However, the administrative staff seems to be oriented toward statistical reputation rather than dealing with students as humans.
--Submitted by a parent

We live within a mile of the school but the bus ride is 50 minutes, so we drive. So many parents do this that two policeman are necessary to control traffic. The order of the classes is changed each week to accommodate the parents who are incapable of getting their child to the school on time - so that they don't miss the same class each morning. Homework is sometimes done in the classroom. Of course, there are good qualities.
--Submitted by a parent