Parcells Middle School

I have a child in the 6th grade. Having just moved into the district I was happily surprised to see the diversity within the student body. My husband and I are also very pleased with the teachers and the open communication which exists between parents and the faculty. It really is time for us as parents responsible for the education of our children to think globally. I believe Parcells does a wonderful job.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved back into this district so that our last two children would enjoy the same education as our first three did. We are extremely disappointed in the changes that have taken place in just 5 short years- especially at Parcells. The demographics have changed considerably and thereby, the schools atmosphere. You would think that you are in an inner city school full of gang bangers- not the 'privileged' environment our other children were fortunate enough to benefit from. While we understand rules have to be made in accordance with behavior, we would like to know why our children have to come down to the level of the problem students and why the behavior problems are not expected to raise their behavior to an acceptable social level. In hindsight, we would have researched the school more throughly and, in all likelihood, have chosen a different area to move into.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school for all three years of middle school. I never felt uncomfortable or had problems learning. The staff for the most part was excellent. Parents in Grosse Pointe seem afraid of diversity and consider Parcells a 'rough' school, which I find insulting. These concerned parents need to realize that their children are in a 'bubble' that is unfair for them socially in the real world. I left Parcells with over a 3.5 grade average, Graduated just short of a 3.75 average from Grosse Pointe North, got over 1200 on my SATs, and am now attending one of the top 25 liberal arts schools in the country. Not bad for a 'rough' school, eh?
--Submitted by Ben P., a former student

Parcells is a school that tries to meet the needs of every student. The teachers are dedicated and work very hard to keep high standards. Even with the 'issues' that face Parcells with changing state requirements, cuts in funding, and transfer students, the atmosphere is positive and conducive to learning. Bravo to the parents and teachers of Parcells for maintaining such a top notch school. It's a great place to be a middle school student!
--Submitted by a parent