Woodlawn Middle School

I love working at WMS. Yes we believe in rules that the students should follow. We are trying to make them better adults.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am so happy with this school. The teachers really care about their students, the admin are the best in the parish, and rules are set up to make sure that most problems get handled right away.
--Submitted by a parent

My child went to private school for elementary and we decided to give public school a try. Big mistake!!! Although Woodlawn Middle is a newer building the school is not up to date with technology. The teachers stress e-mail communication but my e-mails never go through. In fact there is very little communication between teachers and parents at all. And the school claims to have anti bully measures in place but my son is bullied daily and the school does nothing about it. If you can keep your kids in private schools or try the magnet schools before sending your child to this school!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I was in the school building when the very first day it opened. I was a sixth grader when the school was opened. I graduated from the school as an eighth grader this spring of 2009. I can say, i have made very good memories at that school. But i cant stand the rude administration, the rediculous dress code rules, and the extremely outragiously strict teachers. Its almost to the point where you cant even learn because of some teacher is yackin about stupid crap instead of doing what their being paid for...To teach.
--Submitted by a student

I am very disappointed in some of the staff at woodlawn middle they worry more about dress code than the students. I have made calls to the school no one never return any calls to me and i have two kids that go there their. I have spooken with the guidance counsler and she let notes in every teacher box only half called back so can i give them a refferal! all of the teacher are not bad. They need to focus on keeping the kids in school instead of throwin them in tor for a cheap badge that breaks every other day.
--Submitted by a parent

Although, in my opinion, some of the teachers are too strict about dress codes and the like, it is a very good school. Good environment, good teachers (for the most part), but other than dress codes, there is one thing that needs work. Although some administrators are working on it, the classes and electives are grouped not by skill level, but by grade. Adding the gifted program messed it up even more. They, as of now, either screw up the person's schedule so it takes them the whole year just to figure out where they are supposed to go, or, they stick them in with random classes.
--Submitted by a student

I have had children at Woodlawn Middle since the year it opened and have been pleased with the teachers and staff. The teachers have been willing to talk to me and help me with my children. All and all I think it is a good school. I think the parents and students will get out of it what they put into it. We do need more parent participation in the PTSA.
--Submitted by a parent

I am extremely satisfied with Woodlawn Middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

Extremely disappointed in Gifted Program as well as attitudes of some teachers and administration.
--Submitted by a parent

A beautiful school with gifted teachers - all geared towards beautiful and gifted students - rather than assisting those who may be struggling and require additional time. I wish our son could transfer out to a school that actually cares if he gets the education he is entitled to.
--Submitted by a parent