Kenwood Middle School

I am not impressed with this school at all. We recently moved to Clarksville and have only been at this school 6 months. My daughter actually calls this school "PRISON". She has no real concept of prison but that is how she explains it me. My daughter is in 4th grade and we spend 2-4 hours sometimes on homework because they are not teaching "effectively" during school hours. When progress reports go home it shows classwork grade (low) and homework grade (high) and it's painful to know and say that she was the the only student to be recognized and achieve A-B Honor Roll in her class and overall there are six 4th grade teachers with estimate of 100+ children and only 15-20 maybe made all A or A-B Honor Roll. Can you believe that? What is going on? Lunchtime: Is horrible! They need to fire the head Cafeteria monitor. She has no control and resorts to screaming and being mean towards children. My child will not be attending this school next year.
—Submitted by a parent

Lots and lots of discipline issues. Every day I hear swear words, profanity, and disrespectful students. The teachers are the only thing keeping me from going insane. The stuff isn't very hard, and I can breeze by with nothing lower than an A. Pathetic. - An 8th Grade Student

My daughter loves this school she has made a lot of friends. Her grades have improved also with the help of those wondefull teachers. This school is not racist and it doesn't have any behavior issues because two of my sons have gone from KWMS to KWHS and had never complained.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is majority African American and enjoys a reputation in this town as one of several "Hood" schools. The majority of this schools students have discipline and self-control problems as you would expect. The staff spends too much of it's time trying to keep their collective heads above water to adequately instruct the students in the minority.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had two students who went to this school and it is a great school. They have advanced classes, a great athletic program and after school tutoring if needed. Whenever there are issues that need to be addressed, the principal has an ear to hear what you have to say and seeks to solve the issues on the spot.
—Submitted by a parent

I think this is an amazing school, they have some really bright students that are going to be very successful in life.

This school is prejudiced against students with high intellect. Teachers are to busy trying to control students who get no leadership from home. Disgrace!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a disgrace from the teachers, to administrators, to the racism against white kids...you name it, it's a problem. My son has been getting bullied for a while. Contacted the school, spoke to the principal, called guidance and got no where.(Guidance called me back a week later). Tried to have him transfered and they told me I have to make him see a psychologist to do so. Maybe he needs help, but that doesn't solve anything when he's threatened and can't use the bathroom b/c he's scared he'll get jumped. They have completely ignored the situation even w/ the names I've given of known violent bullies. Something needs to be done about this. We sign a contract against this behavior at the beginning of schoool-do your job!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

this school is my favorite school i been to i had great friends and the teachers help u alot with anything.there is no drama at all.this school was fun to everyone until i moved i hate when i had to move this school will always be my #1 so choose right for your kids this is the best school i been to yet
—Submitted by a student

My granddaughter seems to really like this school. This is the 3rd one she has attended in Clarksville and so far seems to be making excellent grades. Keep up the good work teachers.

My kid loves this school. She has made the best friends she could ever have here and the Teachers Really care.
—Submitted by a parent

So far this school has not failed me. This is the 3rd month of school and my son really likes all of his teachers. They all seem to be very fair, and helpful if he doesn't understand something. There are a few teachers who don't update powerschool grades as often as I would like, but maybe that means they are so busy planning for future work, which my son loves. Do wish there was some sort of 'optional' after-school tutor program for extra help, but you can't have it all. So far, with the 3rd month of school, I think highly of this school. Especially Mrs. McDaniel, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Bannister, and Nurse Patty!
—Submitted by a parent

I think this school is one of the best schools in the county. Every staff member helps encourage and control every student. The one bad thing is that we need more extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a student

I found the school to be unorganized, educationally unmotivated, and uncontrolled.
—Submitted by a teacher

Not only am I a parent but I am also the cheerleading coach and I regularly check on the girls to see their progress. Working with the teachers is easy they care alot about their students and its nice ot have teachers who care as much as us parents do.
—Submitted by a parent

My husband and I tried to be involved in our son's education, we tried to approach the teachers about the importance of an education. We tried to be involved in this school. They don't want you involved. This school cares so much about discipline that it back fires on them. We wanted our son out of advanced math..they refused our request. Think twice!! We moved and the new school system is wonderful! Don't settle!
—Submitted by a parent

The discipline here is lagging; only physical issues are addressed here. There are clique issues, so if you have daughters, watch out for them. The teachers are wonderful though, giving help to students to the best of their ability.
—Submitted by Elizabeth, a parent

this is the best school that i have ever been to. they help you if you need it and if you need to be tutoered then they will.the teachers are great and the safety of the school is even better, and their discipline ...put it this way you don't want to see the principal because whatever you did you will pay for it trust me.
—Submitted by priscilla davis, a student

This school is great! I did have a rather large issue but it was quickly resolved and taken care of in a well sorted out and professional manner. The only problems with this school I can think of is the extracurricular activities. And a lot of the student aren't disiplined enough.
—Submitted by a former student