i go to shamrock and i absolutely love it.its the most mannered school ever thanks.
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Posted by a student on 09/01/09
My child has learned an enormous amount at Shamrock. Her homework captured my interest and she often learned things that I didn't learn until I was in college. My primary concern with the school is that bullying including physical violence is rampant. Were I to transfer her to a private school, it would
... Read more be for that reason not the quality of teaching. Teachers and administrators take action when they note physical violence. However, a program needs to be conducted such as that in the Seattle school system on bullying to prevent its occurrence in the first place. Simply punishing students for doing it doesn't solve the problem. I also think that there are inter-racial issues in the school that need to be addressed. My daugher went to a very diverse elementary school that emphasized multiculturalism and there was little if any racism or interracial violence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
I am glad my children will not be attending this school next year. Too much emphasis on 'tucking in that shirt' and not on finding out how to reach a child and making learning interesting instead of pounding it in. Also one of my child's teachers was constantly making critical and arrogant remarks
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
I believe Shamrock Middle is out of the top rated schools in Georgia. It has different races and cultures. The school has over 1000 students. I am proud to a student there.
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Posted by a student on 06/03/09
This school to me needs a lot of work. Some teachers are mean as well as the administrators, and mostly you get in trouble for things that are not even serious, and sometimes you get in trouble for things you don't even do, and sometimes when you get in trouble its not even a big thing just a simple
... Read more warning should be good enough and if they do it again then they have to suffer the consequences. I believe that they give use good work and most of the teachers do good at there job, well Some of my teachers anyway. Some of these teachers need better organization skills but I guess I can deal with Shamrock another year! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/25/09
I totally agree. Shamrock is a great school -- much better than what its test scores indicate.
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
Shamrock cares so much for the students who do RIGHT because they cant help you if you dont want to be helped and thats your choice and you will learn from the mistakes later on in life but everyone else whos goes to shamrock has a good time , they make new friends , and learn alot . I try hard in school
... Read more and I know all the administration very well. Right now Im in Gifted, High Achiever, and Advanced classes.I play the violin and I have the BEST Orchestra teacher ever,I've learn to speak French and Spanish. Shamrock is a great school and I without a doubt would reccommend your child to come here for 6th,7th,and 8th grade. Thank You! ;) Read less
Posted by a student on 04/26/09
this school is a bad school. bad classes. the teachers dont care if your failing, and the princaple does not care about anything.... do not send your child to this school! trust me this is coming from a sixth grade student! please if you value your childs education dont do it! bad bad bad bad school.
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Posted by a student on 03/11/09
The school barely gets by.... I removed my child after their grades went down, the teachers were not concerned & My child lost an entire year of learning. However my child did learn to fight, lie & curse.
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
I surely agree with these comments. I don't think they challenge the students enough and are very institutional in their dealings. They are so very afraid of the students they make them tuck in their shirts when they get to school. Seems like there are more important things to think about. How about
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Decatur schools — Shamrock Middle School is located at 3100 Mt Olive Dr, Decatur GA 30033. 3100 Mt Olive Dr is in the 30033 ZIP code in Decatur, GA The school district for Shamrock Middle School is the Dekalb County School District. Shamrock Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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