The school doesn't make the teachers, the teachers make a school. My kids have been unfortunate enough to get that 'one awful teacher' mentioned in another review. I find this to be the norm in talking with other parents so as long as you don't get her for your kids they will probably have a good overall
... Read more experience in 6th grade which is such a critical time period in a kids development. I have nothing else negative to say however. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
The staff and teachers are helpful to the needs of students and parents.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
It was a good school when I went their. The teachers were great. I now go to Henry county High and it a great school too.
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Posted by a student on 03/25/09
Based on student behavior, I think this school is exceptional. My son started school here because he was misbehaving at another local middle school and he was failing two classes. Now, because of the atmosphere and his wonderful teachers he is making all As and Bs. The athletic director is exceptional!
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Posted by a parent on 03/20/08
I attend HCMS and I think its a great school. I am in Beta Club, Student Council, Tecno. Club and many more and I make straight A's because of my teachers. Although my mom dislikes this school very much, I love it, and I will continue to love it untill high school. My teachers are always willing to
... Read more help me and are very involed with me, as far as education. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/11/08
I have been pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere of HCMS. My expectations were low when my son began attending there in 2006. I cannot praise the staff there enough. My son in involved in SAGE classes as well as extracurricular activities such as Battle of the Books and the Academic Bowl. The teachers
... Read more there are very supportive. I was absolutely dreading sending my kids there, but this is literally a pearl in the midst of a gravel pit. Don't judge a book by its cover...this school looks dilapidated, but the faculty, staff, teachers and administrators are up to par. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
Although HCMS is lacking in funding for all aspects of the school. I find that the majority of the teachers there will go overboard to help a child succeed. My son is taking band classes and has learned how to read music for several different instruments. There is now a SPTAA for parents and teachers
... Read more to come together in order to help our children succeed. The classrooms are smaller now because of the opening of a new middle school. There still are not enough books overall to go around, but the teachers really try hard to accommodate students. Overall, HCMS is not a bad school, they need more parental involvement and money to support the education as well as the extra curriculum programs in the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/07
I expected HCMS to be a horrible school due to its reputation in the community. I was poised to pull my child out if necessary. The opposite has proved true. She has had tremendous academic opportunities. She's in 8th grade and has had only one truly awful teacher in all 3 years. I do wish the students
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Posted by a parent on 12/14/04
I have been in the Henry County area for several years. I have 2 daughters that graduated from HCHS. My son is now attending HCMS and is very unhappy. I do not feel that the teachers or the support staff want to be involved with the students or the parents. If I had my way, I would not allow my child
... Read more to return to this school enviroment. I feel that it is a very destructive enviroment and not condusive for learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/04
I think county school officials look at our school as second class. Our school has no PTO meetings at night, our children get no field trips (other middle schools in the couty do) I would like to know why they believe in them for other middle schools in our county. My taxes on my home are extremely
... Read more high and my child can't even bring home a social studies book because there is only 1 set of books per social studies teacher. My son does have a group of very good teachers this year but, there are so many students that don't behave in our school that they constantly disrupt class and make learning difficult. I signed a form at our 'second cup of coffee meeting' which was held at 9:00am giving my phone number and name stating that I would like to volunteer from time to time even though I have a full time job. I signed this form in September 2003 and no one has called. At that time I also asked if they could have some meeting at night so that more parents could attend and I wouldn't have to take off work to show concern. We have not had one meeting at night. I think our school doesn't want parents to know what is going on, when they are questioned about an incident, they always seen to play it down. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
740
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
48
Number of classrooms:
24
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Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Mcdonough schools — Henry County Middle School is located at 166 Holly Smith Dr, Mcdonough GA 30253. 166 Holly Smith Dr is in the 30253 ZIP code in Mcdonough, GA The school district for Henry County Middle School is the Henry County School District. Henry County Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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