Kammerer Middle School

This school is absolutely terrible. I am a student here, but don't think that my review is inaccurate just because of that. I am fair minded. Lets start with the kids here. These kids have no respect for the rules what-so-ever, I can't walk through the hallway without worrying about getting hit by a stray punch. In the cafeteria, there are curse words flying everywhere. I get called a ***** several times a day because I'm not a thug like the rest of the kids there. They do nothing to help kids that are struggling, there is no individual content at all.They do not enforce discipline like they should. The only good thing about this school is the band program. I was in band and I loved the teacher. She understood kids. She new what their lives were like, and actually cared about them.

I attended Kammerer and the bullying was relentless. I go to counseling now to deal with it. Most of the teachers were good, but the bullying overshadows everything. It has devastated me..

I am a KMS student, and this school is CRAZY! Fights are every where, and it's disturbing and disrespectful to teachers and students. Though they are kind of funny. If it's not too violent, and I have seen those. Surprisingly, this school has a great music department though. So, overall, the teachers are good, but the students aren't so good.

i am a going into 7th grader and do not know what to expect. any advice?

I just graduated from Kammerer. I'm not going to lie, the school has some flaws, but what school doesn't? However, they are improving. They spent a lot of money on re-doing the building. They also installed cameras. There were a couple fights, but that was resolved. Not to mention, what school doesn't have fights. Most of the teachers are great. Just because you don't like them, doesn't mean they aren't good. We are pushed to the limit and like its motto, "Excellence is the expectation." I loved this school and the people in it.

Funny, who can adequately leave a review after only two weeks in a school..particularly during the last month of school of which 2 weeks are set aside for the new testing. People, don't be so silly. If you cannot give a fair review, keep it to yourself. And, playing ANY sport or participating in ANY extracurricular activity enhances an individual especially during these teen years. Please get involved for 8th grade. Kammerer has more opportunities than any school I know..everything from sports to reading club to band, music, orchestra, choir, critter club..just about anything you want to pursue. By the way, KMS is NOT perfect--NO school is. There are challanges..use your energy to improve the situation not diminish it. I wonder where you came from and why you changed. If you are unhappy, maybe you can go back to your old school. It is hard to change schools..you've left your friends and start over the last month of school. Too bad you couldn't finish out where you were. Anyway, I hope your 8th grade year is better. Get INVOLVED..don't stay on the sidelines.
—Submitted by a parent

Alright, I am a KMS student at the moment, in the 7th grade. I switched very close to the end of the year, and so I have only been at the school for two weeks. So far there have been at least 5 incidents. Most including bullying in some way. I find this troubling, although it may just be me, comparing it to my old school. I don't feel like the students learn, or put forth their best effort, which in turn rubs off on the teachers. The teachers don't care what you do, or if you learn or not. Some demand attention, which only works half the time, while others sit at their desks speechless. I have not once see the principal do anything productive, all I have seen is the assistant principle yell. This bothers me, and as said before, this school has a bullying problem, and I see no one taking actions to stop it. Sure, they have an undefeated Field Hockey team, but how would being able to play a sport get you a scholarship if you learned nothing for three years of school? I know I made this school sound awful, and I'm sure it has strong points, but I haven't found one yet.

Just so everyone knows, my daughter who attends Kammerer Middle did receive her long awaited sweatshirt today. Mrs. Gamble, the Principal came through with her promise to get her a sweatshirt that we ordered from Logo Wear. Thank you Mrs. Gamble.
—Submitted by a parent

Bullying is out of control! One boy threatened to kill me and the principal did nothing about it. The class sizes are huge and there are no special programs for children with just mild learning disorders such as ADD. I would never recommend this school to someone else.

We had the worst year ever, we have had to go through major strides in order not to go back. Many teachers really great, they know who they are, other ones, just there to collect a check, live on their cells, computers and of course face book and twitter, which are the same ones who are absent constantly. It's very sad. And they know who they are also. The worst issues, bullies and lack of the Principal's involvement. The main school principal hides out and doesn't take any responsibility for what goes on in the school. Walk past her and you'd never know she's a principal of such a large school, holds her head down so she doesn't have to acknowledge anyone. A parent has to go way out of the way to get her to speak or look up. Imagine what the students must feel on a daily basis. There is a female asst. principal there who also Never Ever smiles and I heard yells at kids and treats them badly in her office and nobody does anything about it. All heads down-nobody notices anything, that is how things are on a daily basis in our experience at Kammerer. I am happy for the students who are having good experiences. Sad for kids who are lost and neglected. Our spirit was broken.
—Submitted by a parent

Out of all the schools I've gone to (I've gone to four middle schools and four elementary schools), Kammerer has been my favorite. I have nothing bad to say about KMS! The kids there are the coolest you'll ever meet, and the teachers are great!
—Submitted by a student

This school is the best school ever. I am on the girls basketball team. I love it1 i amd in the 6th grade i am on the koala team. Mr mac is one of my favorite teachers. He has everyone do lots of handson stuff. Mrs. Albrecht is my math teacher she makes math fun also. She helps u all the time when you need it. Mrs. Oore is my science teacher. She is also the most fun. The most fun thing i did in her class was burning cheese balls. And last but not least rms. Zumbiel. She is my language arts teaher. She makes me laugh all of the time. She is very fun. I love her class also.
—Submitted by a student

it ws the worst school i have ever attended. the bullying was out of control and the class sizes were insane. Catholic schools are much better.
—Submitted by a student

We were accepted into a Traditional school but decided to attend Kammerer. What a great choice! The teachers send weekly e-mails updating the parents on what is going on in class. Very excited about sending second child to KMS next year.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter loves KMS! There are lots of opportunities for involvement and the teachers have been very supportive. I would strongly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I lov Kammerer the teacher lov ya and care for ya
—Submitted by a student

Never believe bad reviews of kammerer. When it says parent reviews and all that stuff notice how pretty much none of them know how to spell. Yeah listen to the kids who actually go there and go to the teachers and knowwhat is actually going on. Kammerer is a great school and every student is successful unless they decide not to try but then again the teachers still help theyre not alone kammerer is great.
—Submitted by a student

I am just starting this year in 7th Grade and I haev a very good feeling about it. I had a bad experience in 6th Grade with one teacher who didn't seem to have any idea what they were teaching. Otherwise, it was a great experience. This year, all of my teachers seem well educated in the subject unlike the one last year. Jake M.
—Submitted by a student

you should never read a bad review about Kammerer Middle School because it is a fantastic middle school. I go there and i love it!! there have been a few bad things but other than 2 things that happened it is awesome!! go kammerer!
—Submitted by a student

I'm a seventh grader at this school! this is my second year here and i love it! granted, some bad things have happened here but does that mean all of us at the school are bad? also the teachers are great! in sixth grade, Mr. Mac, a geography teacher has many hands on activities and has fun and affective ways of getting the message in our head. This year, Mr Noah a history teacher, teaches all of the criteria neccasary. I feel challenged but at a way that i can complete my tasks and get good grades. even if some of the teachers are not your favorites, and trust me ive been there, and am there, it doesnt mean theyre bad teachers. even if theyre kind of boring, they are trying. take it from the pople who know the school best. The students! Please check it out! Rachel 7th grader
—Submitted by a student