South Charleston Middle School

This school, is just horrible. The students are rude and immature, and most of the teachers, don't know how to really teach. This year i'm in the 8th grade, and we have 2 new teachers, and they know NOTHING about the subjects they're teaching. We just get handouts or bookwork. Most of the students are potheads and drama starters, and they have NO class. Mr. Graves does not care whatsoever about the students. We barely have any dances or anyone focused on getting a good education. This school is just terrible, and i've heard dunbar middle is, too. I can't imagine what the high school is like, because i haven't heard good things about it either, other than it has good academics. But that doesnt even matter to these kids. I'm considering going to another highschool (GWHS) because i can't stand anyone from south charleston or dunbar, and i truly fear south charleston high. This school is just not worth anything, i hope my kids never have to go to a ghetto trashhole like i did for middle school.

I am extremely dissapointed in this school. The children are not challenged in any way. My child is in the 7th grade, and has not done any kind of science or history project. I think they do the mininum requirement to be considered a school of learning.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a grandmother, I rate your school as being excellent, teachers are helpful to my grandson.

Extremely disappointed in the performance of this school. I have one child who just finished there and is now woefully prepared for high school. When attempting to talk with teachers I was met with an air of arrogance and disrespect. Every question asked was returned with defensiveness and a condescending air. Our younger children have all been moved to different schools so as to avoid them attending SCMS. A once wonderful school gone tragically south. Its a shame.
--Submitted by a parent

I have gone to this school for a while, and I love parts of it. I worked in the office and the staff is sweet and caring and there is a big emphasis on sports, most students are not, em, smart. The teachers want to teach, but the student's won't let them. I want a good education, but, the drama and everything is horrible. South Charleston is a great part of town. The school is overfall good. If you aren't thinking about drama.
--Submitted by a student

In my personal opinion, this South Charleston Middle School will continually need serious improvements in order to meet the needs of students. There are behavioural setbacks that effect the overall feel of the school setting. Disorganization is another issue, this particularly includes the scatter-brained efforts put into extra-curricular activities. Parental involvement is practically non-existant or encouraged anywhere. I encourage the families to work hard guiding their children at home, teaching them manners and good citizenship! Nobody expects a broadway production, but a warm smile wouldn't hurt anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of SCMS. This school has to be the worst school that I ever went to. The secretary and the counciler are very rude to parent that come in the office. Especailly if you are getting you child out of school. But once I got a D in my algebra class in eigth grade. My mother was disapointed and had a parent teacher conference with all of my teachers. During the conference, they were so rude to my MOTHER. I could not believe how bad they acted to her. My mom thought of taking me out of this school, but since it was my last year she thought I could finish up the year. This is the worst school I have ever seen.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter currently attends SCMS. I have not been very pleased with the academics. The students seem to have too much down time and the emphasis weighs too much on sports, rather than academics. I realize there is a mix of achievement levels, but there are some great students who deserve a good education. I believe that there are excellent teachers who are not supported in the appropriate manner, therefore affecting our students.
--Submitted by a parent

The clerical staff at scms is so rude to both parents and students. Upon entering the office you are simply ignored and the when acknowledged it is with a rude tone, and as if you are a bother. The kids are ingored until personal conversations are finished as I a parent have been on numerous occasions.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to agree that SCMS went downhill after Ms. Woo left. Don't get me wrong my child has received a good education, but as far as having a good sports academics program they are the pits. I don't think that the new principal likes sporting activities. The kids uniforms for track are falling apart, you can't get anything for volleyball, and you have to pay an arm and a leg for cheerleading. Why can we not get help with these issues. As for extracurricular activities these children are in middle school not pre-school they could have a dance in the evening instead of from 4 to 6 pm. Grade school kids at least get to have them from 6 to 8, and why can't they have a PROM.Kids would be more eager to learn if you would do some fun things for them. They are not babies.
--Submitted by a parent