Foley Middle is meeting the challenges of change and growth head on! I have complete faith in everyone's, administration, teachers, staff, and students to accomplish our goals: a wonderful, safe learning and teaching environment, where all of us bring our dreams, believe in our strengths and achieve
... Read more success, not only in academics, but also in the valuable areas of social and civic rights and responsibilities. If we run into those whose goals are to disrupt our excitement and our progress, well, then, we'll just have to work harder...and we can! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/31/09
last year the school was okay when we all first started but when Mr.Bailey stepped in man that school was awsome!!! Mr.Bailey is great! he actually talks to you and makes school fun! aside from some students who go there but everyone is real friendly we all have a personality and we embrace it if ur
... Read more checking out our school to send your kids to or ur a kid who ur parents are forcing u to go to foley middle HAVE NO FEAR! foley middle is great just come to school and be who you are dont be shy and especially since people are gonna come up to you and be like ' hi my name is bob what urs where u from' talk to em maybe thats ur new BFF u never know just be open im going into my 8th grade year here at foley I CANT WAIT! Read less
Posted by a student on 07/27/09
We love the Foley Middle School. After coming from the ridged intermediate school, my son is happier and doing very well in class. The band program is outstanding, the principal is one who connects with the students. I have a good email relationship with all my son's teachers. Great communication
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
The teachers dont seem to help the children when they need it. They just expect them to know how. My son failed last year b/c of being absent too much b/c of being ill. They then passed him anyway b/c of his age and now hes failing again b/c he doesnt understand how to do the work and we cant get anyone
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
My son has gone to Foley Middle for 2 yrs. He has had the worst experience at this school, not only him but myself as well. His 6th grade yr the principal was no help, assisant principal she helped. I tried getting a conference with his teachers never heard anything back. He dealt with bullies almost
... Read more on a ever day basis. His 7th grade yr was no better with bullies. The new principal he was wonderful with meeting with me and calling me back dealing with the issues with my son. I did get a conference with his teachers this yr. I tried calling the school board about the issues with my son never got a call back.The new principal cant change this school alone he needs help from the staff and other sources in Foley. Mr. Bailey my hat is off to you, thanks 4 UR concern for my son! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
I love the new administration. They are really trying to get the children under control. But I honestly feel that the children who do not wish to be there or cause a lot of trouble need to be removed. I do not like going to school with people who are rude and insulting. It is disgraceful. There is also
... Read more not a lot of students who are bad but the bad one are some of the worst people to be around. I wish they would be gotten rid of. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/03/07
Foley Middle School has not been a good experience. We have not been impressed with the Administration, and parental involvement is severely lacking. The school is in need of repairs for essentials such as water fountains, towel dispensers, soap, paint, etc. School rules seem to be the order of the
... Read more day, and sometimes take priority over educational content. Mass punishment instead of attention to the individual at fault is standard procedure. We really need strong vocal involvement at this school. A difference can be made if the commitment is there. By the way, our daughter is a straight A student, and does not get into trouble, so those items mentioned above are not 'sour grapes'. Some teachers there really care, but attendance at open house is not mandatory, and lacking in total participants. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
727
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
42
Vocational Education
Agriculture Education, Phys Ed
Music
Band, Choral, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
English
Literature
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Foley schools — Foley Middle School is located at 201 N Pine St, Foley AL 36535. 201 N Pine St is in the 36535 ZIP code in Foley, AL The school district for Foley Middle School is the Baldwin County School District. Foley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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