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SallyA September 6, 2012

My son recently started a new Middle School. During the summer we had him go to a daycamp hoping that he would meet someone that was going to the... More »

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TeacherParent September 18, 2012

The times has passed when boys and girls couldn't be just friends - in my long ago day girls and boy couldn't... More »

SallyA September 18, 2012

I guess my husband, sorry being kinda of an old school, kind of thinker was thinking that if he was seen as having a girl... More »

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Best Middle School for A.D.D.

jamurphy September 17, 2012

My son has A.D.D., which, in his case, is simply focus/inattention issues. He is typically an "A" student and has made honor roll his... More »

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MagnetMom September 17, 2012

Hi jamurphy. It definitely sounds like your son has been through the ringer. One place you can start... More »

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HELP!

tyeshia September 13, 2012

Im moving to the fleetwood section of mt vernon NY and I was wondering if anyone knew of a great middleschool?

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MagnetMom September 14, 2012

Hi tyeshia, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in your zip code and then sort... More »

tyeshia September 16, 2012

thanks so much! :)

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Honor roll

hausof4 September 13, 2012

At our private Middle School the faculty decided too many students made the high honor roll last year (3.75gpa)and decided instead of strengthening... More »

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MagnetMom September 14, 2012

Hi hausof4, Are there different levels of honor roll? In college it's common to have cum laude, magna cum... More »

TeacherParent September 14, 2012

Schools often tinker around with such things. Schools are under great pressure to not have 'grade inflation' while... More »

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Culver City Middle school vs NewWest charter middle schoole

samuelhagopian September 13, 2012

Hi, I was wondering if any parent has experience with Culver City Middle School and NewWest Charter middle School. Our daughter has opportunity... More »

big bully

tmartinez3 September 2, 2012

It's just the beginning of the school year. My daughter has come home everyday talking about some girls bullying her. Calling her names and... More »

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sherihill September 12, 2012

She did do the right thing by reporting it. This happened to my child in 6th grade. It got worse though once reported.... More »

tmartinez3 September 12, 2012

Thanks for the website. Fortunately for my daughter once the school got involved the situation was taken care of for now.... More »

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Holding back my 8th grader

1confusedmom August 28, 2012

My husband is wanting to hold back our son next year. He is a young 8th grader, he turned 13 in June. Grade wise he makes A's and B's but... More »

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Bayles September 8, 2012

To be perfectly honest, I think that is a horrible idea! I held my daughter back in kindergarten when she wasn't doing... More »

sokeeffe September 11, 2012

My son has been in a special eduction environment for dyslexia and lnaguage learning difficulties for 6 years. I have... More »

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How do I get a 69 year book?

Carolhope September 6, 2012

I was there in the 7th grade and have lost my year book. How can I get one. I'm praying the year is right. Thank you Carol D. Hope

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MagnetMom September 7, 2012

As I pointed out, you'll have to do some footwork but you will have a few options. Good luck.

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My son complains of stomach problems, could it be stress?

FayeCooper August 30, 2012

Only three days into the school year and my son stayed home sick today, complaining of stomach problems. He has no fever, so I can't tell if... More »

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MagnetMom September 1, 2012

Hi FayeCooper, Hopefully you can talk to him honestly, and put the issue to rest. The hard part is you will... More »

NAlicia September 2, 2012

I have had a LOT of experience with my daughter in this area. It actually began in Elementary school. She has always been... More »

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Do any of the middle schools in Columbus offer Mandarin Chinese as a language?

jrseygrl August 28, 2012

I am looking at possibly relocating to Columbus but much of my decision is based on the schools. We are in a superb school district and I would... More »

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MagnetMom August 28, 2012

Hi jrseygrl, Did you check the school district website? Or perhaps call the school district. And if... More »

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