this school is great wonder teachers and also one of the best bands in the state of arkansas at the jr high level
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Posted by a student on 08/23/08
This school is outstanding. The best junior high I've been to and by far has the best teachers there also. The sports team are really good and so are the extra curriculum attivities. Although the principle leadership is something the school needs to work on, it's the best school there is. I've been to
... Read more about 8 middle schools/junior highs and this is the best when it comes to school lunches to classes. The schedual is different with 8 classes now and shorter passing time but that what makes the students shaper and faster. So far, the best school there is Read less
Posted by a student on 06/14/08
chaffin has wonderful students and wonderful teachers. the school also has a wonderful principal but the vice principle, mrs. biggs, is not so good. she unfairly punishes the kids there. i know because i have seen it happen and it has happened to me. she needs to rethink her boundaries.
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Posted by a student on 11/23/07
Chaffin is an amazing school. Although it has quite a few flaws, Chaffin is an excellent school. I also would like to add that their band is outstanding, but what about their orchestra. It's barely funded for things they need to help teach the students. The sports teams are awesome, Chaffin is constantly
... Read more winning games and awards. I hardly ever see parents there though, and personally that's good. Most teenagers see school as a time away from their parents whether the enjoy the learning or not. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/11/07
I think this really is a great school. The extracurricular activities are great and the parent involvement is even better, but principal leadership is something that's lacking the most. The school hasn't been improved on the outside or inside for a long time. Students still have to get up after they
... Read more eat in A lunch just so other students can have a place to eat. Last year, there was an editorial in the paper about having tables outside, and there are other various complaints about things at Chaffin, and no one has done a lot to improve the school in that way. I mean, it's a good school, but you should always be able make improvements. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/07/07
WONDERFULL school! Our family loves this school, several generations have been through here and all have nothing but praise for it. My other complaint is the parking and picking up of the children. There needs to be some form of authority outside when parents are picking up and NO ONE, not even the
... Read more principals are outside The principals need to be outside at 3:10 everyday! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/05
Great parent involvement. My concern is some of the teaching staff. One teacher in particular has been there many years and continues to belittle and humiliate children in his class. Many parents for years have complained about his behavior, but you nearly need an act of congress to get out of his
... Read more class. His comments border on emotional abuse. If your child complains of this, listen and pursue to the Administration. Otherwise, I believe for Arkansas it is a good school. Best scores in Fort Smith. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/05
This school is an ok school. I think it would be alot better if they would have more teachers to help kids who dont understand what the teacher is talking about. Also some of the students need councilng but dont have time to go to the conclers offices, i think that you should take time and just have
... Read more a class that the students could sign up for and then have it on certain days. I would also say that I am wanting to learn more but am scared to ask a teacher. Thank you for taking time to review this. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/13/05
Chaffin has a wonderful Geography teacher named Gerri Smith. I just left that school today to go to Kimmons tomorrow! I am in 7th grade.
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Fort Smith schools — Chaffin Junior High School is located at 3025 Massard Rd, Fort Smith AR 72903. 3025 Massard Rd is in the 72903 ZIP code in Fort Smith, AR The school district for Chaffin Junior High School is the Ft Smith School District. Chaffin Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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