Schilling Farms Middle School

It makes me disappointed to see the degrading reviews for this school.I am now a freshman and looking back i really miss pretty much all of the teachers that I had! I have no clue what school you/your child went to if you are saying the teachers don't care, i love the school because the teachers honestly love what they do and love the kids.The dress code is neither unreasonable,nor ugly,although i will not miss polos.And, for all those putting down the wonderful and terrific principal,she is now retiring so happy day for you.Schilling Farms does have rules and doesn't accept bullying.If you/your child has a problem with that I would make sure yoour child is not a bully him/herself. I LOVED being in the band,and it helped me out in school. Mrs.Mclain,Mr.M.Jones,Mr.Beadle,and Mrs.Coudriet are all amazing and helped me to love their subjects. I had fun at this school,I learned to better person at this school,I grew up at this school,and I will always miss this school. -Clark

This school is by far the worst experience my child and our family have ever encountered. Do not expect any teacher to care about your child. Do not expect the principal or vice principal to respond when you have problems with any of the teachers etc. If they do respond, it will be put on you as the parent or the student. This school is like a culture shock coming from ANY elementary school in Collierville. My child went to an EXCELLENT elementary school (Bailey Station - it is the BEST!!) Coming to this school is like a nightmare, do not expect the teachers to communicate, they will not call you back, they will not email you back. Apparently they send every email through the headmasters before they will reply to you. Very sad they care so little about the students as individuals.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has incredible leadership and student enthusiasm!! The parents are involved and the school encourages their participation in all aspects of the children's learning experience.
--Submitted by a parent

The parents complaining about how their children are handled in a strict way must want to raise some thugs...Typical Memphis mentality trying to infiltrate Collierville.
--Submitted by a parent

SFMS is a great school. I have had nothing but great interactions with the staff and administration. The teachers do email back within 24 hours and I love the communication with agendas being sent home for 6th grade students AND by email. The teachers even go out of their way to send home 9 week project list for their 6th grade students. The parents who are upset about Schilling are usually the ones who didn't get their way and NOW want to ruin the reputation of the school. I think that is sad. BTW...why wait until next year. School just started take them now. We don't want your negative vibe there anyway.
--Submitted by a parent

Administration and staff don't care about the well being of the students. All requests have been answered with apathy and ignorance. The principal and vice principal ignore repeated phone requests and the teachers email back at about a 25% rate. We will be switching schools this year due to the lack of caring by most of the staff at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a horrible school. The school is way to strict at everything. My child is always complaning about how bad this school is. I would not reccomend sending your kid here.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter loves SFMS! I as a parent had concerns with 2 of her teachers, but every time I have contacted them they responded promptly and wanted to find a happy medium to the problem. I like the fact that it is strict, the kids are their to learn. I do want them to have fun but unfortunately you have to hold them accountable for their actions which pays off in the long run. Like I said, my daughter loves it there and she is always happy when I pick her up. She seems to have lots of fun! We love SFMS!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I love sfms, bur is has some very strick silly rules, my son gorgot his belt 1 time (in the last 2.5 years!!) and had to wait for me to bring his belt, he missed 2 test and was not allowed to make-up, only after I did asked for it! But the teachers are great we have had 5.5 good years and my kids seem to enjoy it and the oldest does great at highschool. He learned to have a great attitude about his work at sfms. The principle is not understanding and the kids do not know her, the vice-principle arte GREAT!!
--Submitted by a parent

I can not say enought positive things about this school. My son started in the mid school year in 7th grade last year 2007. His teachers made the transition run smooth. He usually has a hard time with change and it is always hard being the 'new kid' but at this school he didn't. I find the principal and ALL of the staff to be the best. Yes, there are rules. But this age of kids need them. Sad that this is his last year.
--Submitted by a parent