Larkspur Middle School

This school doesn't even deserve a star but I had to give it at least one. :( My son attends this school. It is by far the worst school we have ever had our son in. The teachers cannot control their classes, they do not care about their students, and the guidance department is horrible. I would NOT recommend this school to anybody. They do nothing to those that bully kids.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is currently attending LMS as a 7th grader. This is his second year and he loves it. His teachers are great, and contact me personally, per my request, to periodically update me on his progress. He is an honor student and half of his classes are advanced courses. My son tells me how his teachers make learning interesting and appealing to him, and it makes me proud to know I have my son in a school where the teachers care about the students and are involved with their academic progress.
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All 3 of my sons have attended Larkspur M.S. The school is very large but I have always been very impressed by the personal attention my children have gotten from teachers, guidance and principals. The principal and teachers run things very professionally and treat the kids and parents with respect. No school is perfect and I'm sure the school has the normal challenges with having 1500 middle schoolers together as they go through the changes that puberty brings. My overall impression is that they handle it very well.
—Submitted by a parent

when i first went to larkspur i thought it was going to be a horriable school and when i finally went the school changed mylife now i make awesome grades and in 8th grade there and it is one of the best schools i have been to in virginia beach the teachers are nice, friendly, and fun. When i had issues with a group of kids i told the assistant pricipal and she got it stopped forme... awsome school....

Well i'm an 8th grade advanced student in Larkspur for the 2010-2011 school year. I have been going here since 6th grade. It is very fun, teachers are very nice, and almost every student is really nice and easy to get along with. I'll be sad when I leave for high school next year!!!

2010 is my child's first year in middle school. She felt very comfortable and was not intimidated by a larger school and older children. The 6th grade program encourages parents and students to become more familiar with what to expect and what is expected of students. The staff is kind and professional, and always open for communication. The school is well organized with guests and how they are to sign in; it is a sense of security to know that the school will not let just anyone in the building. There is a process and everyone is expected to adhere to it. I feel the students are safe and receiving a good education.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers & staff care so much and they really put more than 110% into their jobs!
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The principal is great and really wants the kids to be a part of the school community.
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the food has mold the floor are dirty under the desk is gum every where
—Submitted by a student

Larkspur is the best middle school in my opinion. The teachers are great. Classes are easy. I was inducted into the national junior honor society (NJHS). I am now going into the 9th grade at Kempsville High School and I am going to miss Larkspur greatly. Thanks for the best three years of my school years so far. Miss this school so much. Haha. If you have a chose go to Larkspur Middle School.
—Submitted by a student

This school is decent. The staff are fun, although not the most experienced or best. The education, I would say is not really that good. It's enough to make me say its good enough. Friends in it are cool sometimes.
—Submitted by a student

I have 2 children attending this school and I am very pleased. Parents can be involved as much as they want to. I strongly recommend parents to volunteer just an hour a week to make your own opinion of the school. If you want to set up a conference with your childrens teacher you call the counselor and they will set it up for you. Teachers are willing to help your children and have tutoring sessions for students. You have easy access to the Larkspur web sight to e-mail teachers with your concerns and the teachers take the time to e-mail you back. I do know Larkspur is a caring school and wants ALL the children to succeed, but you cannot expect a school to do everything for your child, it takes family involvement for a students success too.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is alright. I'm going into 7th grade this year, and I think the advanced courses are right on par for me. The downside is, sometimes it feels very institutional. The teachers are quite strict about things. Some of the teachers are real characters, too. I won't name names.
—Submitted by a student

This school does not care about there students. They are very cold hearted. I have yet to meet a parent that is happy with this school. I am a military wife and know many mothers. The do not seem to want to take the extra step to help the children that need that extra push. I will do everything in my power to make sure my youngest does not have to go to this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in the 8th grade and will be going to Bayside Health and Science Academy thanks to the challenging courses my daughter had the opportunity to take while at Larkspur Middle School. I can't say enough about our great school. My son still has two years left there and I could not be happier. You can always trust that your child will be academically challenged and safe while attending Larkspur. Things happen in every school but I assure you when something happens at LKMS it is quickly under control thanks to the Administration. My favorite Vice Principle would have to be Mrs. Norris she keeps the 8th graders under control at all times. I don't know how she does but I know she does. The kids respect her and like her. I hope this reveiw helps any parent who is new to the school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is still doing well in this school and remains on the Honor Roll. She has been accepted to Bayside Academy thanks to her teachers and guidance counselors who wrote her rave reviews, and have been very helpful and supportive of her. What a change from the last school she attended nearly two years ago, when she was failing and the teachers didn't support or help her to achieve. The teachers at Larkspur, and the guidance counselors are the best!
—Submitted by a parent

I love Larkspur Middle School. My Husband and I have a daughter who is in the 8th grade and our son who is in the 6th grade. They are both in Advance Placement courses which challenge them and give them opportunites for the future. I love the teachers at lkms. They are so supportive to the parent and student. Mrs. Morris the 8th grade principle is the Best. She has is so remarkable with the students. She keeps control with firmness but is fair at the same time. We are lucky to have her watching over our students. Everyone is wonderful at the school. Parents don't feel worried about your child attending there because, they will have a great learning experience there. I know we have and look forward to a bright future.
—Submitted by a parent

We are very pleased with this school. Our son feels comfortable and independent there. He is in 6th grade and we first worried about the transition from elementary to middle, since he was coming from another city, but he has adjusted very well. This school offers advanced science, math and english courses for him, where he feels very challenged but not overwhelmed. Additionally, the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students do not intermingle throughout the day, which we believe eases the transition to middle school. Each grade level is in its own wing, basically it's like 3 schools in one.
—Submitted by a parent

I Love LKMS its da best school in the world. Go Lion!

My daughter was making D's until she came to Larkspur. Now she has been on the Honor Roll for the last year. She raves about her teachers, and her entire attitude has changed. She is encouraged, and this makes her want to do well. 100% turnaround from the last school she attended.
—Submitted by a parent