Darrell L. Hines Academy

This school is a terrible joke they have 5 minutes at lunch, they make the kids walk in lines waaaay too much and their new parent pick up process is terrible!

The instruction program is good, but the office staff and some faculty members are very rude and insults parents and family members seeking information, or pick up of their children. Although the mission of the school is intended to uplift and excel student progress, it is hindered by unprofessional office staff and assistant teachers. My family is very disappointed and will transfer our child.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe DLH is a great school. The adminstration works hard to make sure every child is treated fairly. The teachers work hard as well, given the fact that each child is different and some are a handful. Others can say what they want but you cant say much about a school that happens to be the only school in the state that is an IB school!! The proof is in the pudding. Those parents on here saying they show favortism and wertent up to par....how much parent involvement did you give?? And was your child on of the ones causing all the issues......either way remember....the teacher can only do so much...we as parents make the, into who they are.....the school your child attends show only "help cultivate tour child...not make your child!!!
--Submitted by a parent

One thing I can say about DLH is that it is a safe place. Thank God! I do not worry about my child's safety when she is at school. Now, on the other hand, academically the school is not up to par. The assignments they receive is a joke. Do not expect your 8th grader to be prepared for highschool after leaving DLH. They do not challenge the children and they treat the middle school children like they are toddlers. If you choose to send your child to this school, make sure you have additional worksheets and assignments for them when they come home. It is really the parents responsibility to make sure our children are successful. In my personal opinion, I feel that DLH is more concerned about how they look and not what kind of substance they have. The uniforms look great but what are you really teaching?
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the post on 8/25/09, the school does favor the members and asst. of CFFC. And there are days that the office staff is very rude. My son went to the school for 3 years. I pulled him out last year. If you don't think that they have favoritism come when there is a school program, like founders day and see if it's not CFFC members always up front.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is perfect for Parents who work for this school, and attend CFFC because the child will recieve favoritism over all other kids. Sad but true, my son will not be there next year. Good luck DLH!
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended this school for since the 1st grade, now in the 6th grade, I hate to say, it's been the worst year. The grades are not up to standard, and even though the teachers do seem to try to communicate, the whole grade level is out of control. My child came home during the weeks of school, complaining they werent learning anything because it took to long for everyone to settle down and teachers spent more time yelling. Understanding it is our kids responsibility to behave but their also has to be some structure in the class where a child can function. Still debating on sending my child to another school, just hate to do it because my child is already adapted to the teachers and administrators. I will see!
--Submitted by a parent

It's unfortunate that the previous two parents had a bad experience. I had children in this school for 7 years. My children are either at or above their reading level. They are doing very well in their new schools. The administration works with the parents as needed. My concerns and issues were addressed in a timely manner.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was horrible....a joke! Take it from another parent who doesnt have much, but wants the world for thier child.....put them in a differnet school! I only write about things I am passionate about.....there are alot of things that arent right in teh school setting!
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot beleive the reviews that are so postive about this school. It makes me wonder if the staff inside the school is writing these reveiws in order to 'make thier school look better.' I was shocked by what things I saw at this school. Kids hitting teachers, throwing things at other kids, threatening teachers and others students, and, from a parents eyes, I saw nothing done by the administration. This school was a joke, and I am baffled by the fact that this school is still open. I pulled my kids out of there a few years back, and put them back in MPS and saw a drastic change in them. They actually felt safe in their classroom. My kid came home in shock because a kid was actually given consequences! These are our babies! I would think twice about your school choice!
--Submitted by a parent