Brookland Middle School

I wish i had done my research on this school before i moved to the area. From the first day i went to the school it was such a turn off, some students dressed as if they were going to the club,teachers sent about 3 students to the office to change. The students were using foul language and teachers just walked by without saying a word, seems like they are afraid of the students. On the first day my child started, he was teased about his clothes being "Gay" which was just a regular buttoned shirts and jeans, they asked if he was "Gay" because he has a "soft voice"..note he is in 6th grade. Students throw papers across the classroom. He was also grabbed on the butt which made him uncomfortable. I can go on and on about what happened during his first week at the school. He is coming from Pocahontas Middle School and i would definately give them a 10 star. I am not saying all the students are that bad, but something needs to be done at this school. They need to be more strict. Will definately be trying to move my child, i honestly fear for his safety. I feel so bad when my child comes home crying to me that he doesn't wanna go back there.
--Submitted by a parent

Brookland Middle School may not be the better school in the area, but those students work very hard there. BMS have a new Principal this year, and the school is getting renovations. Parental involvement may need some improvements, but that goes with any school. The teachers really care about the students they teach. As parents, my husband and I connect with our daughter teachers right from the beginning.
--Submitted by a parent

I only hear the teachers are good there, but we all hope there will be parental improvement quickly?

Two of my children have attended BMS and it is terrible. Henrico County does NOT care about the well being of our children or our teachers. Some of the teachers and staff are great. Some of them need to GO. The administration is terrible and the children are basically permitted to do what they please, because the admin. staff does not want to deal with it. The classes are again over populated and the teachers appear to all hate it there. Maybe when Henrico gives this school a badly needed face lift and they get rid of some of the staff that should retire and or find another line of work, the school will improve. In conclusion Henrico NEEDS to step in, for our children"s education is at stake.
--Submitted by a parent

Brookland Middle School is one of the best schools in the county. The teachers have been extermely communicative with me, about my child and go beyond the call of duty to help their students. I feel that folks are judging the school to harshly. You get what you give. If you are not involved or interested in your childs education, then you can't complain if you get nothing back. They have been great with my child, and I know when my second child attends in a couple of years it will still be excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in his second year at BMS. His teachers are great in that they communicate with me and understand his learning disabilities. The problems we have encountered have been some of the students and how they seem to get away with their inappropriate behavior that includes language and bullying. Another area of concern is the administrators' attitude in dealing with problems - there have been a number of times when I have called to speak to someone and it is 2 days before a call is returned and then then response is 'Oh, well.'
--Submitted by a parent

I have a lot to say about Brookland. Most teachers are fantastic, with very few exceptions. The curriculum in the advanced/accelerated classes is challenging. If you had trouble in private school, you can try the regular classes. If you breezed by in private, the accelerated classes are a perfect fit! Athletics are good and the classrooms are tidy. The gym is nice, as well. You can carry around your book bag so you don't forget something in your locker as in most schools. The students at BMS are kind for the most part, and the principal and administrators are understanding. Technology is wonderful. You get the privilege of having an apple iBook. You can use it for reports, slide shows, and even making web sites. There are a few drawbacks. However, it could all be solved if people went straight to class without hanging out in the hall. Go Cubs!
--Submitted by a student

This school needs to be shutdown. 1.health for children 2. teachers are horrible 3.way to many restictions on the computers 4. has no renovations 5.teachers dont care about the students
--Submitted by a student

I think(As a 6 grader Of BMS), That the school is great. I love the campus and the teachers are Fantastic. I have no problems with the view or the students. I have a lot of friends there and i enjoy being there. It is not a lot of homework,And i Like how it is like a College Campus. The computers are cool.Brookland is the best school Ever!
--Submitted by a student

My child attend Brookland 2 years ago. The school was horrible. He was in all advanced classes, their were so many dicipline problems learning was almost impossible. The administration and county leaders should be ashamed to have Brookland preforming so badly. The reputation in the distric is embarrising. The teachers are VERY aware of the behavior issues but choose to look the other way until the poblems are out of control. I will never send any of my other children to Brookland. My son had serious making up to do once he entered high school due to the lack of education he recieved at Brookland(and he ws an advanced Honors student there). Patents should explore EVERY aternitave option before enrolling their child. One last note,the students for the most part are not children you want influencing your pre-teen!
--Submitted by a parent