John Sedgwick Junior High School

I'm in the 8th grade at John Sedgwick, and I think this school is awesome. The only reason that people would complain is if they're the students are the ones that talk back to teachers, don't care enough to do their work or pay attention and really need to learn the meaning of respect. The teachers are amazing, and the classes are fun and challenging for me as a learner. Many people think this school is great, like my friend who goes to Cedar, is constantly bullied and the school refuses to do anything about it. Her mom and herself know that Sedgwick has no tolerance for bullying, so they are seriously considering switching schools. I would recemmend this school to anyone who wants to succeed amd learn and make friends.

My kids attended Sedgwick for a little while until I pulled them out. It was a nightmare in all respects. The teachers are horrible, the kids come from families where they must not be taught any basic respect for humanity. I did not want my kids in this environment, thinking that it was okay.
--Submitted by a parent

Oh, my gosh! This school is horrid! The STEP program is ludicris, and it makes no sense to abandon your students when they do not pay attention or goof off. The policy about fights is ridiculous, and I feel isolated and unimportant- I get this from both students AND staff. Is THIS the idea of 'Five star schools' that we want other schools to notice? I think not. Don't waste your time here- it's so not worth the $20 for P.E. clothes, let alone 180 days of your life.
--Submitted by a student

I hate this school. The STEP thing is so dumb, teachers don't thoroughly teach the lessons. I just started going to this school and it is the worst school I've been to in my life.
--Submitted by a student

Up to this point JSJH has been responsive and caring to the educational needs of our 8th grade son. Both academic and athletic departments have been 1st rate. Thank you staff and vols.
--Submitted by a parent

The first semester is coming towards the end at Sedgwick. In the beginning of the year all the kids who came from Olalla grouped together, kids from Manchester grouped together, etc. Later, people started grouping together to make fun of others. The lunches are cool, sometimes there are activities and some picking on (the picking on is not cool). The teachers are awesome. Especially math. So right now I am having a good time at Sedgwick.
--Submitted by a student

Segwick Jr. High is the worst school I have had the unfortunate experience of working with. I have moved my family several times to schools across the country. The STEP program is a waste of time. Most students choose to be on steps 1 or 2 just so they do not have to pay attention in class. The teachers, overall, do not care about their students and just give out assignments without teaching. With rare few classes for academically inclined students, this school is one that I wish my daughter would not have attended. I suggest Marcus Whitman Jr. High, or any other school but Sedgwick.
--Submitted by a parent

We've been disappointed with our experience in the last two years at Sedgwick. The academics have been unchallenging, grading criteria often structured in ways that do not capture the child's true efforts in the class, and most teachers do not use the ClassNotes.com tool consistently (making it difficult for parents to truly be active partners in the process). The school also seems to deal with frequent disciplinary issues that create ongoing disruptions in the classrooms. Administration is not immediately responsible to inquiries, and seem inconsistent and reactive in their application of policy.
--Submitted by a parent

I am about to go into the 8th grade at this school. For the most part it is a great school, the step program doesnt really do anything. The student body leaves some to be desired not a lot but a little.
--Submitted by a student

We have a son just finishing three years at this school and another just beginning there in the fall. Overall, we have been pretty happy with the school. The counseling office concept should be re-thought. The teachers overall are educated, committed to teaching, and well liked by the students. More teachers should be using the technology tools our tax dollars are paying for. Communication with busy families is right at the click of a button and most don't use the on-line web-based tools they've been provided. Overall, I would recommend this school though. Our first one through really enjoyed it.
--Submitted by a parent