I used to be a student of WMS, and I switched schools because I really didn't like it there. It wasn't really all that great. It doesn't prepare you for high school like prairie crossing does, and the grading system is really weird.
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Posted by a student on 08/19/09
I really love this school, i just moved to texas and now have to attend shackleford. This is a really great school and all the teachers are very good. I really loved my ALA teacher Mrs. Shinners. She helped me so much. Most of the classes are a good challenge but manageable. I found that the amount of
... Read more homework depends on the teacher. I am very disappointed that i had to leave this school. -catie h- Read less
Posted by a student on 06/04/09
i go to school here and its my first year..i came from another country and when i came here the teachers and the students were really nice.
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Posted by a student on 05/31/08
Im a 7 grader at woodland and it is a nice place to send your child its enviroment is safe the teachers are nice and helpful and most of the students are nice
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Posted by a student on 09/27/07
I am not a parent, but an 8th grader attending WMS. I gotta say that I love my school. With 2400 kids, it is a big school, but the teachers work in teams, and they are great. All the teachers that I had were awesome. They always inspired me to do the best that I can and be the best person that I can
... Read more be. The quality of academic programs might not be the best in the area, compared to Libertyville or Buffalo Grove, but it is still good and it is improving every year. We have an excellent music program. There are 4 ability based bands and 3 choirs. I am in the top band and choir and it is truly a valuable experience. The school offers so many extracurricular activities, and anyone can get involved if they wanted to. Parents are usually very active. This is a great school! Read less
Posted by a student on 04/06/07
When my child started Woodland 3 years ago I was nervous, Middle Schoolers are difficult and this is an enormous school. I liked the early schools, but hadn't heard much about Middle School. Now my child is about to graduate I have to say I've been very happy here. The advanced classes are excellent
... Read more particularly the Language Arts program. We have had only a few teachers that were less than effective but the core classe teachers have been great. They work in teams and the teams are well balanced. Some teachers are outstanding in finding new and creative ways to inspire kids. In particular Mrs. Shinners/Language Arts, Mr. Haines/Social Studies, and Mr. Noll/Math deserve recognition for keeping interesting. It's a big school so drugs, and teen sexuality have been an issue for a small %, but it is safe a beautiful school. Communication about school activities is one are for improvement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/06
School is huge with 2 Principals. Easy to get lost (physically and mentally).If student isn't average or above, they can easily fall through the cracks. My son had too many new or harsh/strict teachers for an ADD kid. They don't really offer much help, unless there's a severe learning disability or mental
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
I am a student at woodland middle school and enjoy it very much there! All of my teachers help me to be better in every way possible. There are many extra curricular activities, actualy there are so many sometimes it is a little bit overwhelming because of how much you can do! My mom is very involved
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Posted by a student on 02/28/06
I'm a substitute teacher for Woodland Middle Scool. To be honest, I've seen aprents complain their student NEVER has any homework. Well then, your student is simply NOT bringing home any work to do. Beleive me, those kids get a substantial amount of homework. As for the curriculum, I feel it's good
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
2,320
Students per teacher:
73
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
104
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Gurnee schools — Woodland Middle School is located at 7000 Washington St, Gurnee IL 60031. 7000 Washington St is in the 60031 ZIP code in Gurnee, IL The school district for Woodland Middle School is the Woodland Cmty Cons School District 50. Woodland Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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