Community House Middle School

no wonder, children act the way they do, because of parents having their schildren under their skirts and spoiling all of their bad behaviors.

Do you want your child to be prepared for High School or not? Do you want your school to have students that perform as well as surrounding schools or not? Do you want your child to go to a school with structure and a challenging curriculum - where education comes first, or do you want there to be a bullying problem? Our Ballantyne kids are good kids, but it's clear complaining parents have no experience in modern education. They're typical middle schoolers, who test their limits daily. My children have been in classrooms of 34! To say about the teachers that "the majority are mediocre at best" shows your lack of appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice these people make to educate our children. Results don't lie. They are getting the job done! I'm proud to say two of my children went to C.H. and one still does. All have been on honor roll. Believe the hype!!! And THANK YOU teachers and admin!
--Submitted by a parent

I wholeheartedly agree with the previous post. CHMS is not what it is hyped to be. The principal is completely data driven, with no regard for what is in the best interest of your child. The teachers, while some are terrific, the majority are mediocre at best, making it a luck of the draw depending on who your student ends up with. I have had 2 students go through that school and the first 3 years was quite a different experience from the last 3 years. It would be in the best interest of our wonderful neighborhood if this principal were to be transferred to another school in the district where her militaristic ways would serve those incorrigible kids and not those in Ballantyne who don't need that! CMS should oust her.
--Submitted by a parent

If you're moving to the Ballantyne area, looking for a middle school for your child & have a choice, then I strongly recommend sending your love one(s) somewhere else. The principle runs the school like a prison and appears more like a warden. Kids aren't allowed to be kids & experience recess, instead the time to make it between classes & allowing them to chew gum is her answer to excersice, REALLY. No wonder obesity is on the rise in South Charlotte. Kids are definitely second rated citizens and some of the teachers shouldn't be allowed to teach w/ their military No Talking, No Moving, No breathing mentality. I know this reads quite harsh but I assure you this is true, just ask kids that attend. Teachers seem grumpy & pleading your case to the Asst Principle will get you no where, he only appeases you and nothing gets resolved. I never intended having my child attend a Military School but even a Military School allows their cadets to be youthful & have breaks from their tough regimine. Avoid this school like the plague if you can, if you love your child you will. I speak on behalf of many fearful parents afraid of retaliation on their children. VERY DISSAPOINTED PARENT
--Submitted by a parent

My child has had problems with his schoolwork and the his school coounselor along with all the teachers have been more than supportive.
--Submitted by a parent

Community House is FANTASTIC! We recently withdrew from the private school world (Charlotte Latin) and have surprisingly found the academics at CHMS to be more rigorous than at Latin! The school is well-run, the teachers give individualized attention, and my child loves the environment. We are so glad we made the switch!
--Submitted by a parent

I am an 8th grd student at CHM. The classes are fine as are the teachers. There are a couple of teachers who are not so great but thy hve been warned and some have been removed. What I would like to explain is the bullying problem. I see what happens firsthand and heres a suprise. I dont find it to be too much of a problem. Some comments that should not be said are said but it's clear that they are not something tht depresses a student. The prob is that there are certain kids that go alert teachers the second they hear the a mean comment. Its usually just a joke. Thas wat makes kids bully. When they get in trouble for somthing that nobody honestly cares about. When i say nobody i mean that the person who recieved the comment doesn't really care wat was said about them. The reason there are probs are because some kids r fighting wars that don't need to be fought. i may have sounded mean or like a bully with this review, but i promise i am not. Im one of those kids who can just observe what is actually the situation. The school is fine though. By the way teachers and staff are taking actions. We have seminars and lessons about bullying. This is almost too much action being taken.

I have a 6th & 7th grader at this school. The teachers are excellent & very caring; however, there are serious bullying problems at this school. I have spoken with both teachers & administration about this problem, but they don't do anything. It seems to be getting worse. I am now looking for a private school to send my kids to next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I didnt like the school they dont wory about disapline or even other students.The academics is very owmy dauoughter is in 8th grade and is learning things she had already leraaned in 5th gerade when we moved from VA to NC
--Submitted by a parent

My son is an 8th grader at CHM and as a parent I couldn't ask for more when it comes to how caring his teachers are. They really go above and beyond to help my son succeed!
--Submitted by a parent