Dirksen Middle School

I have a QUESTION besides that is it a good school, cause trying to go to no bad school.

There is such a bad case of communication from the administration team at this school. I've tried on several occasions to be apart of my son's education and academic success. Thus, the staff has blocked me out. I would love to get my child into another school but it is very limited in this district. ;(
--Submitted by a parent

The administration is very poor. It is sad that this school is what is offered to me for my child's education. I heard it was the worst and now I see for myself.
--Submitted by a parent

This school needs effective leadership and a basic overhaul of the whole administration. The state needs to take control because this school has failed the children.
--Submitted by a parent

Leadership is key the principal is not effective. There are no consequences. Parents need to patition to the state. This school is failing.

I think the teachers ought to do better in returning parents call especailly if a parent need to discuss their child(ren) grades. Thank GOD this is my last child that will be attending this awful school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am the parent of a 8th grader. I am not liking the process that the school is taking with the 8th grade class of 2010, the staff is slow in making graduation arrangements the graduation is in May all activities are back to back within one week. The school is not giving parents information about fees it is Feb and parents have no clue what the fees will be. Just thrown together.
--Submitted by a parent

Dirksen is fun and it helps u with your work and everything they may not be the best school but its rhe best too me
--Submitted by a student

I don't like this school at all because I feel like the students here aren't on track. I wouldn't want to come to this school next year.This is my first year here. I feel like it is unfair that 6th graders don't get to have their cell phones because they're the ones that need it the most.
--Submitted by a student

this school is fun and awesome! great teachers..but not so great students
--Submitted by a student