the school has great education system and quality of education is high but i was a transfer student and it seemed that they did not like me there
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Posted by a student on 01/02/09
My son attended a private school for 7 years. It being one of the 'so called' better schools in this area. I was very unhappy with the quality of the teachers and the school in general. Money came first and education was last. I have found Discovery Middle School to be a refreshing change and the
... Read more quality of education on a much higher level. The teachers that he has, shows a concern and williness to help if any child is having difficulties. I have also had personal encounters with the principal and find her very much hands on and willing to listen to the parents regardless of the concern. She has never failed to make the time to return calls herself or make time if you need to meet with her. My son is very happy at Discovery and would not go back to private school in this area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
The music program is nationally recognized for excellence and it has been critical to building confidence in my 7th grader, who attends Discovery. I have found parent involvement to be high and responsiveness to parents to be excellent. Academics is better than average but could be improved. There
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
Kids run wild and jocks rule the roost. Teachers try but have little disciplinary type of actions against the unruly. There is very little parent involvement comparing to schools in VA, etc...Send your kid to a private school!
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
My child has been fairly happy at Discovery. They have a gifted program that allows them to miss regular classes for enrichment programs. There are athletic programs, broadcasting, drama, choir and concert choir. They have science and robotics clubs. Their science club took 3rd and 4th in the state.
... Read more The principal was new last year and some of the teachers are less than helpful, but isn't that the way it always is. There is a lot of parent support for a middle school and safety and discipline are important. Read less
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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.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Madison schools — Discovery Middle School is located at 1304 Hughes Rd, Madison AL 35758. 1304 Hughes Rd is in the 35758 ZIP code in Madison, AL The school district for Discovery Middle School is the Madison City School District. Discovery Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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