Furnace Brook Middle School

I had some pretty good teachers at this school, but it needs work. First of all, the rules here are pretty ridiculous. You can only go to your locker at certain times which makes a huge load of books and you can't carry a backpack. Seriously? You also have to be walked down to lunch in 6th and 7th grade. This isn't kindergarten. Lastly, the school says they have a zero tolerance bullying policy, but in my view that's not the case. The guidance department is wonderful, but its the principal that I was never a fan of. Most importantly, the education I got out of this school was fantastic. I am not complaining there.

Marshfield is a wonderful place for children up to age 11. When the children go to this school at age 12, things aren't as good. The students are mean, plain and simple. I am a student at this school, and I have been bullied relentlessly through both of the two years I've been going to this school. I've tried telling guidance and the principal, but little is ever done to stop these kids. The handfull of students that are even a tiny bit different are rideculed by the "popular girls" on almost a daily basis. Children run to the principal's office crying, and very little is done to stop these girls. Acedemically, everything is fine. But bullies run wild here, so be warned.

Not a well run school. The good teachers are outnumbered by the time-killers and the teacher's union runs the show. Shy kids and children of color continue to be marginilized in favor of the white (Irish) jocks and townees. This school needs some real leadership and the bad apples need to be removed. Especially the teachers who are academically suspect. Bullying remains a problem and little is done about it.
--Submitted by a parent

Because the school is giving the kids a global perspective. They have formed a relationship with the aids/hiv orphans of Malawi. We all are blessed by the caring they are showing.
--Submitted by a parent