A previous poster said that silent transition at DMS is akin to a jail environment. I vehemently disagree with that statement. I was there many times when the students changed classes, and saw, first hand that silent transition at DMS is balanced. The faculty are not obsessive about every murmur or
... Read more whisper, but there is an orderly transition to classes, and no opportunity, that I can see, for bullying. If this were a jail environment I d be getting my son out of there. That kind of statement has actually caused me trepidation when I ve looked for a good school (neighborhood) for my children, and have read that sort of thing on this web site. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/29/09
its a good school but its too strict and some teachers tend to be unfair take it from a student in 7th grade who went this past year!
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Posted by a student on 07/27/09
I am a parent of two children in this school. We just relocated down here a little over a year ago. Duluth Middle is an excellent school over all. Keeping you informed of your child's grades at least weekly via email. And they also try to curb any failing by letting you know early if there is any trouble
... Read more with your child. Bullying can happen anywhere, it's what you teach your child to do about the situation. School lunch is nothing to complain about, I remember when I was in middle school and we didn't have a choice what we ate or drank. Be real this is a public school, and a great one in the area. My only complaint would be just to offer a field trip or two for each grade level. And to offer sports to all grade levels. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
Duluth is a wonderful school. My son has nothing but positive things to say about the school and it's enviroment.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
As a parent of a child in this school, my expectations were a little higher before entering into middle school, I don't like the fact that 6th graders have very limited participation in clubs and sports, the silent transition is kind of excessive, the ambient is more of a jail than a school, my child
... Read more complaints constantly about the food in the cafeteria, and the ones that get the better education are the kids in Probe, which I consider put everybody else that is not in the program in disadvantage. They have a dress code, that in my opinion is not as strictly enforced as the silent transition. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
DMS has it great qualities, if you are a straight A or average student with or without a few behaviors issues. If your child has a ADHD with some behavior issues, that are a little more challeging than others, some teachers care and some don't have the time to try to care. They focus on getting you out
... Read more and lableling you as a behavior child, than trying to make sure you are passing your academics. So if your child has any kind of issues please stay involved with the teachers to make sure you are getting fair services. Because all they care about is there schools reputation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
Duluth Middle School is a great school. The teachers help me alot with my grades and everything. I have alot of good friends here.
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Posted by a student on 06/01/08
I think Duluth Middle is a great school. My son really likes it. The teachers are very nice and always willing to share what they think my son should do to help increase his grades! The chorus program is awesome. I'm very pleased so far. I am very impressed with the fact that the school implemented
... Read more the silent transition also! I wish I would have had this growing up. It really helps alleviate issues in the hallway...such as bullying, fighting, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/07
My child has had wonderful experiences at DMS. The PROBE (gifted) program has challenged her and I feel it is setting her up to become a successful High School & College student. I love the weekly grade updates sent directly to my e-mail and never have any problem getting teacher responses when I send
... Read more them questions. The only think my daughter doesn't like is the silent class transition. I have to agree that it is a bit odd to come into a school and see hundreds of kids changing class in complete silence. I think this rule should be lifted. The kids are missing out on some important socialization time and aren't learning how to change classes on their own. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
Ive had an awesome experience in dms. The teachers were awesome, and very involved. They took their time with children. Fun activities and awesome band!!!
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Duluth schools — Duluth Middle School is located at 3200 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth GA 30096. 3200 Pleasant Hill Rd is in the 30096 ZIP code in Duluth, GA The school district for Duluth Middle School is the Gwinnett County Public School District. Duluth Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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