I was throughly dissatisfied with my term at Hocker Grove. The principal has no control over the students whatsoever and they do not put harsh enough punishments on kids who posses or sell drugs at school. Ever since the new vice principal has come though, too many rules have been put into effect. I
... Read more made some of the greatest friends here but the education has lacked. Also i feel transfers from out of district should not be aloud. I would recomend a transfer to Trailridge if you want to accually learn, have fun, and/or have more freedom. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/02/09
I got a some-what good education at this school, and there are fights every day, the teachers don't really care about teaching. The Principal Debbie Pfortmiller does not do her job (when she does it, she does it horribly). Most of the students have attitude problems. They spent a ton of money and they
... Read more didn't even fix the school properly. The boys' gym locker room has broken and displaced ceiling tiles. This school is horrible, and if you can transfer, I would recommend transfering. The school even has a school resource officer, and he doesn't even do anything. If this review system had a zero star added to it, I would rank it a zero. Thanks for your time... Read less
Posted by a student on 01/21/09
I think the school has improved somewhat over the last couple of years. My eldest son attended Hocker for both 7th and 8th (2006-2008) and we really struggled with him because he was really picked on, and it seemed like fights were not stopped as quickly or as efficiently as they could have been. Not
... Read more to mention the teachers nor the staff seemed to pay attention to the students who were doing the harassing. Just think of that movie 'Drill Bit Taylor' how the kids tried telling their parents but because the 'bully' put on a good show while adults were around he was not disciplined. My daughter is now at Hocker (7th) and she doesn't seem to be having any social issues however her academics are lacking. Overall, I think the school has improved (new vice-principal has helped out a lot.) Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I am a student at Hocker Grove right now. I was there last year, too. It is one awesomely, amazing school. I'm going to be so sad when I have to leave after this year. Anybody who gets to go here should feel so lucky, and I know that you will just love it! I love Hocker Grove beyond limits to the point
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Posted by a student on 09/03/06
I like that this school is not as large as some other Shawnee Mission schools. I do see many students that are not Johnson County residents bending the rules and sneaking into Hocker Grove when they really live in the next county... and I have to say that it is hard to blame them because the next county
... Read more has a terrible reputation in educating Kansas children/ teens. Hocker Grove had too many fights this past year 2006. I do think we need a new principal. We had a great one in years past past but last year we had a new one. Fights were seen that lasted way too long.We need prevenatative measures for this coming year . Pushing and shoving was common place. Administration: Help protect the teens at this school from lazy administration and teachers/ staff that are slow to stop bullying and harrasment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/06
as a student i go to this school it is one of the best schools i have ever gone to. i have a heard time learning things thaft they worked with me on. i have been to 7 diffirnt schools throughout florida and kanssas and this was one of the best.
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Posted by a former student on 02/02/06
This school was okay when Dr. Williams led it. Now that she's moved on, it has plummeted. The new principal has no control over the students. Unlike the last review, I believe that many teachers do care, however, they are so overwhelmed by miscreant students that some cannot effectively teach. There
... Read more are an unacceptably high number of fights at this school, many of which are allowed to go on for several minutes. If you are forced to attend this school, keep a low profile and sign up for honors classes. If you can transfer, Trailridge is a better option. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/02/06
this school is awful. there are fights every day and none of the teachers seem to care about the students.
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Posted by a parent on 12/03/05
It's okay!! Too many fights though! If only we had good teachers!
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Posted by a student on 01/27/05
My son has an affinity toward homework! The entire staff at Hocker worked with us to remedy this and they continue to work with Travis. The staff at Hocker is willing to go that little extra distance for their kids...something I wish more educators would do. I moved my kids to this district because
... Read more I wanted them to go to a school that could make a difference for them and give them opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have. I certainly have not been disappointed with Hocker Grove. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 11 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 11 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
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Shawnee schools — Hocker Grove Middle School is located at 10400 Johnson Dr, Shawnee KS 66203. 10400 Johnson Dr is in the 66203 ZIP code in Shawnee, KS The school district for Hocker Grove Middle School is the Shawnee Mission Unified Sd 512. Hocker Grove Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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