St. James Middle School

Our school is great except for the cheerleaders who get to break the dress code and always get special treatment!!! Everyone says there is a lot of bullying but there is not it is a lot of fun! I had great teachers such as Ms.Stewart (6th), Mr.Warrick (6th), Mrs.Williams (6th), and Mrs. Kerns (6th)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _Rising 7th grader

St. james needs to stop bullying!!!!! i am serious cuz my sister went to that school since 6 grade to 7 grade and all those years people were making fun of her and honestly hurt her feelings !! come one can the principle do something about it...

This school will DO NOTHING to stop the BULLYING that takes place here daily ! My son has been in this school for almost 3 years and when I asked 'how was your day' his first reply is So and so, kicked me, hit me, punched me etc...I have brought these issues to the AVP for each grade. STILL NOTHING gets done. They DO NOT ENFORCE nor REMIND kids to keep their hands to themselves. They don't take the bullying seriously at this school at all. Other than the constant bullying being the worst part of my kids daily day, the school teacher's are relatively good and do try to do what is best for the students. Improvement is needed is other area's.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent School, from North Jersey (Bergen County) also lived in Brick Twp (Ocean County) I am very happy with this school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The school is pretty good overall. There are definetly some changes that could take place. Our sixth grade vice-principal could use a bit of an attitude adjustment, she's very harsh towards the students. However, the seventh grade vice-principal is off the hook. Some of the teachers need to get real. They overload you with homework! A few of the sixth grade teachers in particular. How are we supposed to get outside if we have homework till eight'o'clock at night, and that's only if you start right when you get home. Some of the teachers that really deserve a shout-out are Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Onderdonk, Mrs. White, and Mr. Propst. They really care about their students, and will take you aside and talk to you if you are having a bad day. I think that the school goes a bit overboard with sports. Plus, the cheerleaders get to break the school dress code.
--Submitted by a student

This is a very good school and the teachers want to do good, that's why they are there. Parents need to be responsible for their children. Too much nowadays parents blame everyone else for things that are their own fault. Parents - get involved, take responsibility, grow up, teach your children by example and then you may appreciate and understand the teacher's challenges. This school is clean and bright, the teachers are dedicated, alert and happy. They are not miracle workers (although I have seen them perform miracles). The Administration is Excellent and caring.
--Submitted by a parent

im a student entering the 8th grade and i belive teachers and admistrators succh as: Mr.ryan, mrs. winnsett, mrs. register, mrs watkins, mrs.arruda, and mrs.simmons and then some make the school amazing!
--Submitted by a student

This school is the best school in the world. Parents think that it isn't good because people get in trouble but they need to get over it. The teachers are amazing and the administration is even more incredible. The teachers push the students to do their best and the adminstrators are hard on us because they want students to do their best and not have to worry about making trouble throughout the students lives.
--Submitted by montana phillips, a student

Teachers, students and parents are eager to excel. This school could really shine under a better leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

Good school overall, but the administration is very 'political' with certain groups ($$$) The '2' for Safety/Discipline applies to the discipline only. The school is safe in my eyes
--Submitted by a parent