Fuquay-Varina Middle School

Unfortunately I have been very disappointed with FVMS this year. Teachers are quick to blame the students, quick to deny things that go on in their classrooms, and unwilling to keep parents informed. I have heard from several professionals within the community that this is a "pretty tough" school. In my opinion, it wouldn't be so "tough" if teachers and administration would be proactive instead of NONreactive. They claim to have a positive behavior system in place but many teachers DO NOT EVEN KNOW what it is! Unbelievable. In addition, I believe that the teachers AND administration do not respect the students or the parents. Students and parents are what give these people jobs, and if they cannot appreciate my child or myself then maybe it's time for a change. With the budget being in the sad shape that it is, it is imperative that WCPSS employ only the best of the best...and FVMS isn't even coming close to employing slightly capable people as far as I can see. Here's hoping for a much better year next year. My expectations are not high.
--Submitted by a parent

I can't say that my daughter's experience here was very good. There are a few good teachers but I was surprised by the number of bad ones. One 8th grade teacher in particular singled my daughter out on several occasions just because of how she dressed and because she like to put streaks of color in her hair. It's tough to hear other students telling you how mean the teacher has been to your child during the year strictly on her looks. It also surprises me that someone who teaches in a middle school where students are taught to be an individual and not follow the crowd, would be so judgemental. As long as my child is doing well in school, not into drugs or alcohol or even cussing and her behavior is good, I count her haircolor and choices of clothing a minor issue. Shame that the students were fine with it but not some of the teachers. Hopefully high school teachers will be more professional and more tolerant.
--Submitted by a parent

I've carefully read each and evey comment concerning FVM I notice that a lot you are having the same problems I'm currently having or I've experienced in the past. I know that mom's know best I have to do what's best for my child and FVM is NOT.. What's best. It's sad too b/c my child made a lot cool friendship during his 6th grade. Parents we have to speak out more concerning this school it failed us and it will fail others.
--Submitted by a parent

Extremely dissapointing at all levels. Behavior issues are dealt with poorly, children are targeted and levels of help vary greatly. I got my child transferred to another school and he is doing vastly better!
--Submitted by a parent

I am going to have to rate this one low. We have lived in 3 different states and I would rate this middle school as the worst my kids have attended from all the schools combined. I completely agree with the other statements about professionalism. Walk around the school or have a conference and you will see what I am talking about. From teachers complaining about how many students they have in class, spending your conference time talking about how sick they've been all year which doesn't excuse bad teaching, and the office staff not being polite when you call in with a question. I can't say my son is getting a great education. There are also a lot of discipline problems. This really falls back on the principal. They should use the phone system more to update parents about upcoming events not just early release.
--Submitted by a parent

There is no zero rating, so I have to check one star. This school is terrible. Good luck if you are putting your child here. 6th grade has been horrible! The administration is lazy, and the teachers are stuck holding the ropes. Children are trying to learn in classrooms that have too many kids, and it is noisy in the classroom. The heat was out for two weeks over the coldest part of winter, and they NEVER notified the parents. The kids and teachers went to school in classrooms where there was no heat and it was 40 degrees! If you have options - use them to stay out of this school - if not forget helping out to make it better as they do not appreciate anything you do. It has been a horrifying experience and it is only 6th grade!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter loves this school. She is on the A+ Honor Roll and is doing well. The Guidance Counselor for the 6th grade is great and very helpful...
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter loves this school im glad the principle participartes in the students activities almost all her classmates are passing with a C or higher i recommend this school
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! I love every thing about it and how the teachers teach and how quick most of the students can learn the lesson and how we students are taught by activities and not always in books
--Submitted by a student

We moved to Fuquay from Michigan last year and my daughter loves the Middle School! The teachers and faculty are wonderful. Overall I am very pleased with the school.
--Submitted by a parent