I am a parent, and, I am impressed with the administration, teachers, and staff of this school. They have high expectations of students both academically.
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Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
The school is okay. The teachers are great. they make learnig fun. i loveee my teachers their helpful and if u dont understand they break it down easier for you and they help you before and after class.
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Posted by a student on 01/18/09
I am a seventh grade student at this school, overall I would recommend it. It definently isn't where you would go if you want to get into Harvard or Standford, but expectations are high. They have different levels to fit everybody, they have traditional classes and honors classes, and even only two categories,
... Read more it fits a large range of students. Mrs. Dunlevy is the most amazing teacher ever, and a lot of teacher have good teaching techniques to emphasize excelling grades. The principal and vice principal are also really fun and connect to the students, Don't get me wrong, it isn't perfect. The cafeteria food is terrible! And there are some teachers that don't try very hard, just hand out homework and let the kid do it. But overall, I like it. :) :) :) Read less
Posted by a student on 05/03/08
This school is wonderful place for kids to go. They have excellent teachers and staff. My kid switched to this school and her grades went skyrocketing upward!
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
fun, but that doesn't mean we don't learn! In fact, we learn a lot
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Posted by a student on 03/30/08
As a parent of a 7th grader, I think this school does a great job. My daughter is learning math and science that I didn't learn until I was in high school. She also very much enjoys and is benefiting from programs such as band. Keep up the good work and thanks!
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
'This school has been a big disappointment. The only saving grace is that the administration has changed and the new guys seem to be working to correct it.
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/07
The spirit of the school is welcoming, the teachers made everything clear, and they never tried to escape a mistake they made! I loved going to school (which is unusual for me) because it was so different from other ones where I would often not understand the concept the 'teacher' was telling us. At
... Read more this school, I actually call them teachers. At all the other schools I have been to, all I saw were people working a job to get paid. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/23/07
Good school, not enough music arts and related activities.....act like they are constrained on the budget....teachers are somewhat apathetic..maybe payscale is low? For such an'upscale ' town it could be better......they voted down the bond issue for teacher raises and equipment.
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Posted by a parent on 07/11/07
We were new to the district this school year. I am impressed with the eighth grade teachers. My son fit in well and I truly think most of his teachers are wonderful. They seem to really care. The elementary school is another story. My fifth grader was in challenge math at her previous school. Four
... Read more Peaks wouldn't test her even though she's a straight A student. I've emailed her teacher with questions, and I've never gotten a reply. I realize teachers are very busy, but the last time I emailed her was in January, and I still haven't heard from her. Read less
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Fountain Hls schools — Fountain Hills Middle School is located at 15414 N Mcdowell Mtn Rd, Fountain Hls AZ 85268. 15414 N Mcdowell Mtn Rd is in the 85268 ZIP code in Fountain Hls, AZ The school district for Fountain Hills Middle School is the Fountain Hills Usd 98. Fountain Hills Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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