well lets just say i cannot wait to leave this school. there is some good teachers but most just like to say how scary high school is going to be. im an 8th grader and they still treat us like children. for example they have forty security guards looking at our dress code but not actually looking for
... Read more students doing bad. And also the gum rule kind of ridiculous! we know how to keep it in our mouths! deal with it teachers!! I have one really good teacher that treats us like were supposed to be treated and thats mrs docksey! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/09
i am a 8th grade aim student here at liberty and the overall system: administration, security, ect. is extremely unorganized. I cant wait to leave!
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Posted by a student on 02/03/09
Teachers lack the ability and desire to create an enviroment conducive to a Good Learning Experince ... This ultimately lends itself to the kids not learning the basics needed to compete in a Real World , Competitive Enviroment . This School epitomizes the Failures of our Public School System !!!
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Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
We're relocating, but I did want to leave a positive comment about Liberty. The nature of middle schools make them tough to suit all students, but my daughter excelled in the GT (gifted program) and she'll be ONE year ahead at her new school. That's a bummer for her, but indicative of the strong GT
... Read more program. My son also attended 3 years in the standard program. The classes were not nearly as good as his sister's and I feel that faculty leadership could turn this around. With a new school opening, it will take down the population of this large middle school and that in itself will help the staff/faculty/students get back on the track to excellence. My children will be well prepared for new schools in another state due to Liberty MS, so for that, thanks Liberty! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/13/08
We've had 2 children attend this school. Our first had a good experience and the majority of teachers and staff seemed genuinely concerned about his academic sucess. Since then, our 2nd child has had a different experience. Turn over in general seems to be an issue now. Some of the teachers that
... Read more previously seemed dedicated to their mission now seem indifferent and just going through the motions. I've also noticed an increase in vague and subjective grading criteria for 'presentation' assignments in a variety of classes. I don't see that as a good way to prepare students for high school where the grading criteria is much more rigid. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/08
Our third child will be leaving Liberty this year, and it can't come too soon. The teachers don't care, won't respond to the most basic requests and lack either the ability or the desire to see all students find success. The administration is a revolving door and those who stay are inneffective and
... Read more incapable of doing the right thing. As an experienced educator, I believe that this school fails on every level that counts. I found almost everyone (save for a few caring souls) heartless, egotistical and lazy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
My son has been at Liberty for 3 years, and I'm so glad he's almost done. The expectations are very high but there's little or no support for 'average' students to raise their grades. Powerschool is a joke, it is seldom updated, and when it is it's inaccurate.
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/08
I would NOT recommend Liberty! My son completed 3 yrs at Liberty & it was 3 yrs of dealing w/overly controlling, inexperienced teachers who lack the skills to deal with middle school students. Besides the lack of a positive learning environment, administration perpetuated the culture of fear by using
... Read more confrontational and punitive methods to deal with any and all discipline issues within the school. The AIM program is a joke--any child can be accepted. It just takes a parent to make a phone call to the administration. Also, there are no honors classes offered to students outside of AIM. Let us hope that the new principal for the 2008-09 school year will do what is needed & make some real changes. I have a GT 4th grader at a feeder school that is suppose to attend Liberty--he will be attending Sky Vista Middle School instead. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
We've had two kids at Liberty. It is a great school with all kinds of programs for kids (AVID, AIM, etc.). The teachers are great and I love their sports because everyone makes the team.
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Aurora schools — Liberty Middle School is located at 21500 E Dry Creek Rd, Aurora CO 80016. 21500 E Dry Creek Rd is in the 80016 ZIP code in Aurora, CO The school district for Liberty Middle School is the Cherry Creek School District 5. Liberty Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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