Southeast Middle School

I am a student of Southeast Middle School and I am so glad this is my first and last year here. My oldest brother and sister both attended Southeast and was very disappointed when I transferrred from Woodlawn Middle to Southeast Middle. The teachers there don't really care about any of the students unless they are the kids who don't do anything and always do their work. They play favorites and don't do anything to help the students pass and prepare for high school (last time I check that's what middle school was for..preparing kids for high school right?). Now don't get me wrong there are some teachers there that actually bend over backwards to make sure kids pass and do things to actually help and benefit them. But that percentage of teachers is VERY low. To me it seems that all MOST of the teachers CARE about is their PAYDAY and GETTINGSTUDENTS OUT OF CLASS AND SUSPENDED. Another thing is, some of the teachers STRETCH THE TRUTH about what ACTUAL HAPPENED and WHY that student is in trouble. This school isn't a good school as a whole, physically, academically, the teachers don't behave mature and as a team sometimes, and MOSTLY no one is doing it for the kids. ~Ayoo Clutch'Major!

Coming from another parish: Southeast Middle is one of the better public schools compared to others in the parish.I am a single parent and have two children in Southeast -one which is special needs. I love the teachers there- Mr Peters, Mrs Carriere. Parents need to be more involved with their child's educational needs and school. I talked with their teachers about my expectations and my kids' needs. They are willing to bend over backwards to help a child if they know the parents will be there to back them up. It starts at home first! I'm very pleased with Southeast and know my children are getting a good education. Now there are issues with some unruly students that make it harder for others but that's in all schools in EBR- even private. If you're more concerned about that then maybe your child needs to be home-schooled.
--Submitted by a parent

Being new to the East Baton Rouge School system, I was at first optimistic when I enrolled my child into Southeast. Unfortunately, I have had mostly horrid experiences with this school. The principal, Mr. Milton, is unconcerned and indifferent. However, there are a few good teachers, but I fear that administration will run them away. On the contrary, some teachers are afraid of the students, so they themselves behave as the children, as a means to 'fit in'. Truly sad! Please, if at all possible.....keep your child away from this school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a child with special needs that has been there since 6th grade and now is in the 8th grade. He has had outstanding teachers that have worked in every way possible to help him and we are seeing the results of their hard work this year. I would recommend it to anyone. The teachers try anything and everything to help the students succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

Southeast Middle School is not an option if your child enjoys school and desires to learn from teachers who enjoy teaching. The school is not equipped with technology that would enhance their education for college. The School Board inclusion of levels of students seems to be interfering with those children who do not have learning or behavioral problems. If you can afford private school do so, if not, consider moving to another state as we are considering next year. Your children are worth it
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter transferred to Southeast in the early part of 2005. She has been a '504' student with special needs all of her educational years. I notified the office and made sure this was outlined in her registration. However, they did nothing to accomodate her with this..and as a result, for the first time ever, she failed. When broght to their attention, they never helped or even accounted for their oversight. I am also furious with a certain teacher, 'Dr.' that is extremely racial and forces his views on the minds of our children. Again, the school allows it and does nothing! Baton Rouge Public Schools are the worst I've ever seen! Our children need Help!
--Submitted by Leanna, a parent

im a student at southeast middle.I think that Mrs.Colvin is a change for the better. I also think that our school should be more interested in students passing and getting a well rounded education than what type of uniform we are wearing. Now that we have a new principal, our extracurricular activities have increased and students seem to be having more fun.Most of my teachers are great, but i do have at least one and have known many others that are not intersested in a student passing,just what they will get payed and becoming teacher of the year or something. Over all our school has made a good change with a new principal, but southeast was not as good as it was 5 years ago or so. -second year student
--Submitted by a student

I attended Southeast middle school as well as my two sisters and now a brother. Although some of the teachers there do try to help you when you need it, most of them don't seem as concerned about the students passing or failing. I am also very dissatisfied with the principal. She seems more concerned about the kids not wearing the right type of 'uniform' pants than with the kids themselves. Overall I am very displeased with this school and most of its staff, I think they can do alot better.
--Submitted by a former student

My experience as a parent of a student attending for his third year has been one of disappointment.I find many teachers and staff do not go the extra mile to make sure the children get what they need out of the classes to succeed. It seems they would rather fail the children than help come up with a solution. When a child is having trouble there should be support teams and/or after school classes with transportation provided in all the schoo; district areas,just to mention a few. Many wait till its beyond help to inform parents there is a problem. I do agree parents have a major role, but it can be difficult for single working parents. If there were more programs to assist the children and more staff that would take the extra time to help them succeed it would do wonders for the test scores at the school.
--Submitted by Antoinette Ewing, a parent

I find this school as a whole to not be in the interest of the students. The school leader/principal seems to be more concerned in public politics and trying to get a principal of the year award much more than working with student needs. I do find some individual teachers that will help with my child's welfare but my conversations with Dr. Walsh were very disappointing. She was going to check into certain situation and give me a call back. Two months later and not one message or response has come back. Other parents continue to feel the same exasperation with how well students are being handled overall.
--Submitted by a parent