My son is a 7th grade student at Timber Ridge. I have been extremely happy with his education and all of his teachers thus far. While he knows kids that get into trouble and have not excelled at this school, I do believe each child can only make that decision for themselves. And we as parents need to
... Read more keep them on track and be involved in their lives. My husband has talked about moving but I have two younger children and will want to wait to move until they go thru this school as with their excellent elementary school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
im also a student here and i must say that the teachers are very high quilty and helpful :)
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Posted by a student on 08/29/08
I am actully a student here at Timber Ridge and soon to graduate. I must say, there are alot of pros and cons witht his school. Teachers do yes, pick 'favorites' and some will not let children turn in late work. I have one of those teachers. There are definetly alot of fights and drug busts at this school!
... Read more We already had 3 fights in the first semiester! aAnd now currently have a regular dog patrol. The teaching methods though are quite easy to understand. I personally understand everything my teacher teaches me. After school activities are provivded and are quite exilerating! Dances are definetly fun. A child has much to look forward to. Band and Choir go to 6 Flags, 6th Graders got to Medveil Times, 7th Graders go to Navy Pier and Outdoor Ed, 8th Graders have a Lock-in, Splash Station, and Graduation. This school is good and bad. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/17/08
There is somewhat a lot of fighting and there are teachers that have 'favorites'. But they teachers are nice and the school is neat.
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Posted by a student on 12/15/07
man the scool is ok.nice people very friendly and are very neat and clean
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Posted by a student on 09/27/07
I am a parent of a current 8th grade student at Timber Ridge. We came from the Plainfield Elementary Schools into TR. While entering 6th grade was a bit of a change, once you acclimated yourself to the group teaching method, things smoothed out. My son has excelled at this school because of the teachers
... Read more and teaching methods. He is an Honor student in advanced classes and will go on to Plainfield Central High School to continue his education. I have found the administration, Principal, Assistant Principal and Dean all to be helpful and encouraging when I needed to address and concerns or questions. As a parent, we need to be more involved with our students and their schools. Only then can we have a clear understanding of the system. Good Luck To Ms. Adams as this is her last year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/07
I am EXTREMELY disappointed that we moved to this school district, especially into this middle school in particular. I am quite angry about the teacher quality and lack of academic care. This school has completely failed my family, we must move out of our new home, just to get out of this school district.
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Posted by a parent on 11/06/06
As a former Timber Ridge Middle School student, i belive this school is great! The teachers are very nice and would do anything to help us kids! The school offers something called a learning lab where if teachers belive a student is having trouble, they request that the child be brought to the learning
... Read more lab in which the learning lab staff will help the student excel. The principal, Mrs. Adams, is a great listener and loves being with the kids. Overall the school was a great school! Ryan Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/20/06
This is a wonderful school that has great expectations for their students!
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Posted by a former student on 03/12/06
This school is very good. its teaching staff is amazing. they work with the child on everything. their not just someone who teaches you, they are also people who your child would love to look up to. The school kind of does this thing called no child left behind. they make sure every child accomplishes
... Read more every goal that they set for themselves. I mean if it was only i want ot get at least a B on my next math test, you best believe that student will get that B. Also at the school they let the children take band or chour instead of a regular study hall. they band is amazing, they have won alot of competions in the past and i am sure that they will win more. their chour has won alot of competions also. with art they have that as an encore,the school is great. Read less
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Plainfield schools — Timber Ridge Middle School is located at 2101 Bronk Rd, Plainfield IL 60544. 2101 Bronk Rd is in the 60544 ZIP code in Plainfield, IL The school district for Timber Ridge Middle School is the Plainfield Cons School District 202. Timber Ridge Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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