it is awsome my son was chllenged. He had a's and b's the whole year except the last quarter he aced it
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
I believe, as a student, that this school needs more control. Also, better food, that is not so fatty, and less calories. Also, I suggest no preservatives, and no Monosodium Glutamate. That stuff is pretty bad for you. Also, the Vice-Principal is doing a great job. Though, the principal could use a little
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Posted by a student on 07/02/07
This is a school in a constant state of flux. The teachers used to run the school and the old principal. A new principal was brought in and a group of teachers spend more time trying to get him, than they do improving programs. Most of these teachers have left or retired and the staff is younger and
... Read more more positive and professional. Look for a principal change soon. The current man is sick of dealing with troublemakers. It took someone like him to break the teacher's monopoly. There is a great new assistant principal and a very good counselor. Sixth and seventh grade teachers are good. A new alternative program looks to be very good. Eighth grade teachers are more lethargic. Watch out for sarcastic English teacher who likes to bust kids. Also watch the school district. The board is into micro-management and the superintendent is set to leave soon. Read less
This school has several problems including a principal who is unresponsive to parents and an assistant principal who screams at the kids and can be heard all over the school office and counseling department when he is doing so. Very Professional. Many of the teachers left last year. There are a
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Payson schools — Rim Country Middle School is located at 304 S Meadow St, Payson AZ 85541. 304 S Meadow St is in the 85541 ZIP code in Payson, AZ The school district for Rim Country Middle School is the Payson Unified School District 10. Rim Country Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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