My child has attended WBMS for 2 years. I have found that the school administrators and most teachers are doing a great job. The teachers that I have been associated with have been very helpful. Most teachers are willing to stay late to tutor students who are willing to stay. Some come in early to
... Read more assist the kids. As far as the PTA goes, they had one several years back but found that it is easier to have parent volunteers to assist in fund raising and working around the school. My husband and I always volunteer to help when they need us. As far as getting to know other parents, get involved with your childs class and get to know the teachers. They will get you involved as much as possible. Beleive me, let the administrators know your available and they will call on you. Keep up the good work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/09
This has been our first year in the Bibb County School System and at WBMS. I have been disappointed in the lack of a PTA Program for this area and this school. These programs help to raise much needed funds for the school as well as give those who are interested a chance to get to know the other parents
... Read more and staff and know more of what is going on at the school. I would love to have better communication with the school. I would like to thank the teachers that have stayed after school hours to help my child with any school work she has needed help with. Thank you Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Thompson. Also, I find the emails on class assignments from Mrs. Thompson very helpful. Parent, Dana C. Franklin Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
i think that wbms is terrable and they need to change princeables again.there is kids that pick on other kids and there has been teachers that has picked on kids to me they need to get teachers that is going to teach and not pick on the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/08
WBMS is horrible. The school is two years behind most in all categories. The students need major discipline and the teachers need to learn how to teach! Someone needs to seriously help this school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
My daughter attends West Blocton Middle School and loves it! She has a great teacher and is learning alot. There has recently been a principal change and we believe it has been very beneficial for the school and students. If there was one thing I could improve it would be to give the gifted students
... Read more more support and time with their teacher. I believe it is unfair that the whole county has to share one gifted teacher when we put so much into other areas (like sports). Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/07
I think WBMS is a great school. The principal and the teachers really care about the students.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
I do not like the principal, i feel like academically they have a major problem. I have yet to see a teacher qualified to teach what they are teaching, aside from mr franks, and he left.
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/05
We have had several problems with this school. My child was being bullied by a group of boys on a daily basis. This went on for so long my child would come home physically ill. Instead of confronting the boys and taking care of this problem. I was told, by the assist principal, that I should attend classes
... Read more to help my child adjust to being bullied. Bullies are rewarded by receiving the 'Good Citizenship Award'. THIS IS THE BIBB COUNTY WORKING HARD FOR YOU! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/05
We moved in June 2004 due to our disappointment with the local school system (Jefferson County). Our experience with West Blocton Middle School has been nothing short of terrific. The sixth grade teachers Ms. Tiggs, Ms. Lowe and Ms. Sellers were wonderful; not only did they encourage our son to achieve
... Read more his potential but they made us feel welcome to be involved in every aspect of his schooling. Because of them and the school's other administrative personnel we wouldn't dream of ever moving. A BIG thanks to everyone at that school for all they do! -- Kristie Jenkins Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/05
I think the school does what it nees to do. Just if the kids will mind then it will be a better shcool. I attened it in 8th grade it was fine to me. The teachers take time to ask questions, ansewer them that is what I learned there. Talk to you kids about thier behaver and we might learn something at
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* 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:
479
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
33
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Hearing Specialists, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
West Blocton schools — West Blocton Middle School is located at 4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy, West Blocton AL 35184. 4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy is in the 35184 ZIP code in West Blocton, AL The school district for West Blocton Middle School is the Bibb County School District. West Blocton Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 8.
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