The school's principal managed to have instituted this year a standard uniform dress code without an opt-out provision. Courts have repeatedly ruled such dress codes in public schools amount to suppression of free speech, so violate the US Constitution. Thus the administrators show a disregard for
... Read more constitutional civil liberties that students will adopt and learn to not question. Floyd's new dress code dresses up the school's messy system of student discipline problems that administrators expect so they help sustain it. Parents and others can now expect an even more messy system of student discipline problems to come with violations of dress code. After all, children are thinking, feeling, creative human beings, too. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/09
Every middle school in the area seems to have their share of problems. Positives about Floyd are that there are some strong administrators, as well as some teachers who care, and do their best despite many discipline problems. There is a new uniform dress code this year,also. Administrators really have
... Read more their hands full, with the disciple issues. PTA is very active. Floyd's population is very ethnically diverse. There is also a vast diversity in income levels, and parent involvement. If you are expecting high academic achievements, you may want to consider one of the private schools in the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
Parents should monitor closely what goes on during their child's education.
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Posted by a teacher on 08/24/08
There are some excellent teachers. Lots of problems with attendance. Too many activities. Principal is nice enough to call every week to keep connected. I have not seen any Principal doing that, it is a plus, which tells me he is working hard to improve the school issues.
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
The quality of instruction and achievement declined greatly. Nevertheless, the level of commitment of few teachers is remarkable.
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/06
Hello, I have just enrolled to this school and when you walk in everything is so nice. Once you look in the classrooms there are alot of different races and cultures. They were also being quiet and paying attention.
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Posted by a student on 09/27/06
For the last 6 years my daughter has been in target classes. This year the school has lost all their target teachers and can no longer offer these classes for children that are learning at a faster pace. This is the first year we have had trouble getting her to attend school. She hates going to school
... Read more because most of her classes are a repeat of what she learned last year. This school needs a major overhall. I have had two other daughters attend this school and they didn't have near the trouble as we are having now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/06
I have really been impressed with the front office administration. Specifically Floyd's Principal, Dr. Lawrence Bynum. My daughter will be in 8th grade this upcoming school year. I have never been so informed on what's going on within her school via Mr. Bynum's auto voicemail messages relative to school
... Read more events (i.e. progress reports, concerts, etc). I highly recommend Floyd Middle to Students and Parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/05
I went to this school, and within one year I left and went to a private school. Floyd Middle 'School' is not a place that you would want to choose to send your kid(s) to. Most kids do not get along with one another, there is racial problems/violence due to diversity, and the school is located in a place
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Posted by a former student on 08/27/04
School places too much emphasis on non-educational issues. School leadership is weak and doesn't work well with parents. I can't wait for my child to be well past this attempt and education. Without out side education I doubt the last three years would have been worth his time. This school is a good
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English as Second Language
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Mableton schools — Floyd Middle School is located at 4803 Floyd Rd, Mableton GA 30126. 4803 Floyd Rd is in the 30126 ZIP code in Mableton, GA The school district for Floyd Middle School is the Cobb County School District. Floyd Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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