Donnie Bickham is an asset to the community in north Shreveport as well as the entire city. The administration, faculty and staff have been strong providers for a well rounded, world-class education since it's inception. Both my children attended Donnie Bickham and were quite successful in high school
... Read more because of the strong academic foundation they received. Thanks to the guidance and forward thinking of the principal and his support staff for the academic discipline and high expectations of our future leaders. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/09
I have one child currently attending DBMS and one that is now in high school and attended DBMS. I would recommend DBMS to anyone. The administration, teachers, and staff are the best. The technology is great and getting better every day. There are clubs, sports, music, and just about anything else
... Read more you could ask for. If you haven't seen DBMS lately, you need to check it out. It's the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/09
I am a parent of a 6th grader currently attending Donnie Bickham and a 10th grader who attended Donnie Bickham in grades 6-8. I am very pleased with the quality of education my child has received while attending Donnie Bickham. The Principal, faculty, and staff have been incredibly kind and have made
... Read more the transition from elementary to middle school a very positive experience. The new administration, advances in the use of technology, and changes in the way that the school communicates with parents have all been steps in the right direction, making Donnie Bickham, in my opinion, the best middle school in Shreveport. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
I am a local educator, and my child attended Donnie Bickham in grades 6 - 8. He is now attending a highly respected high school in Shreveport where he is making straight As. True, he was not offered a foreign language at DBMS, but he was offered a quality education and an incredible middle school experience.
... Read more What I have found is that most former students and parents who complain about the quality of education at DBMS were not enrolled in the enriched classes. I have another child who will attend DBMS in just a couple of years. She is currently in the gifted program. Yes, DBMS will have gifted beginning the 2009 school year - I've already checked. Finally, Donnie Bickham's new principal has an open door policy, and he really listens to the community. For instance, he is currently pursuing a Spanish teacher for the 2009 school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/09
I am a currently a teacher at Donnie Bickham. I have been there for almost 5 years and my experience has been excellent. Donnie Bickham has a very safe and structured environment. The faculty always the best interest of the students at heart, and the administration is very strong and fair. Also, Bickham
... Read more is one of the only true neighborhood schools left. There are new and exciting things coming to Donnie Bickham everyday! For example, we have state of the art technology in EVERY classroom. There will be a gifted program at Bickham for the 2009-2010 school year, and we will soon be the home of a brand new athletic complex! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/01/09
I attended Donnie Bickham and then transitioned to a more challenging high school in Shreveport. At Donnie Bickham, I was arguably the best in my class, but in comparison to other college-bound students, I was behind in all subjects, had no foreign language preparation, was not well-informed about the
... Read more requirements to earn admission to colleges outside of Louisiana, and I had to work exceptionally hard to catch up to my peers. In addition, the school transitioned to having school uniforms, which actually distracted students and teachers in the classroom...because they were trying to enforce ridiculous regulations about the way in which we dressed. However, these rules may be enforced more smoothly now. My experience with extracurricular activities was extremely positive, I will say this for the school, and I always felt safe. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/11/08
You should know that parents, not schools, put their children in special ed. Bickham is an excellent school, with a plethora of outstanding educators, all the way from the principal to the paraprofessionals. My children got an outstanding education at DBMS, because I ensured that what was taught at
... Read more school was reinforced at home. The problems many students face are that they don't come to school with the social skills needed to interact properly with others and many don't get reinforcement on the lessons learned once they leave school every day. Those parents whom are very involved in their children's school life have been consistently pleased with Donnie Bickham Middle School. Thanks! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
The '06-'07 school year will be my son's last at DBMS and we have both enjoyed the school. As a mother, I appreciate the concern and willingness to work on an individual basis regarding issues which have concerned either my child or myself. We have dealt with everything from first year intimidation (others
... Read more may call it 'bullying') to questions involving teaching methods. In sixth grade, we addressed a not-so-obvious self-esteem dilemma my son had developed being a 'new kid in a new school', as well as the usual and ongoing minor problems in the area of homework. The counselors were helpful in offering suggestions and they were gracious enough to listen to my input as well. Everyone involved was eager to lend an ear and provide feedback which helped us all to find mutually effective solutions. Overall, our experience at DBMS has been a great success. Get involved and get results! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I stepped in to assist with my nephew s education after his father was deployed. My dealings were with only a few of the teachers; so that is what my opinion is based upon. With that being stated; Don is not too far from the truth. Allow me to give you an example: 1. The weekly spelling test
... Read more consisted of a worksheet with four possible spellings of each word. The Student was to circle the correct spelling. Here comes the problem. When the words were handed out on Monday the students were not required to define or enunciate the words. Sink or Swim on test day. It seems to me that the school s main concern is teaching the LEAP and other standardized test instead of simply educating the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
My daughter is in 6th grade here. The principal Mr. Windham is wonderful. The school is just great. My daughter absolutely loves it. I think the way they handle bullying is outstanding. I couldnt ask for a better school.
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* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
Student enrollment:
668
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
38
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Shreveport schools — Donnie Bickham Middle School is located at 7240 Old Mooringsport Rd, Shreveport LA 71107. 7240 Old Mooringsport Rd is in the 71107 ZIP code in Shreveport, LA The school district for Donnie Bickham Middle School is the Caddo Parish Public Schools. Donnie Bickham Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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