It's a great school! Most parents don't really understand and say that it's a bad school because their kids get bad grades or their kids aren't involved with the activities. i went there for 2 years and both years i made high honor roll for every single term. it was hard, the teachers are really kind
... Read more and strict at the same time. if you need any help they stay after school to help you. most kids don't take education seriously making their parents think the school is bad. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/16/09
Great teachers and supports systems. Has wonderful extra-curricular activities!!! Wonderful environment to learn and grow!!!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I have had the prevligue to attend AMS for three years. The teachers we open to giving extra help before or after school. The after school activities were well run and a great place to be aftre school. My previous principal was always strict to keep us children in order but she cared about us and our
... Read more saftey. They staff were always a pleasure to be around. I LOVE AMS! Read less
Posted by a student on 09/30/08
I am currently a 7th and 8th grade teacher at Altantic Middle School. I have previously taught at both Broadmeadows and Point Webster. The attitufe of the teachers and administration at this school far exceeds any other I have been exposed to. Additionally, the motto of respect includes all adults
... Read more and children in the buildfing- respect for others, and respect for self. The Administration, guidance and teachers are without a doubt fully involved in their students success, and if any parent feels otherwise then it is their responsibility to call or email their child's teacher to straighten things out. Personally, I beleive that my students' success if my success, and I welcome all parent calls or letters. Teachers have over 100 children they are responsible for, most parents may have a few, making it more reasonable for parents to call teachers with concerns than the other way around. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/23/08
terrible i hated it the teachers didn't seem to care what the students thought and my three years there were the worst of my years in school. I am now a sophmore at North Quincy and i love it and when i look back on atlantic it was justreally unpleasent
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Posted by a student on 11/18/07
I have the misfortune of a child who currently attends Atlantic. The teachers are at best disinterested. The assistant principal Dr. Wolf is scattered, unavailable for parent conferences, and has the affect of one who is frightened of the individual pupils. Overall, this is not a place for learning
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
So far this year the school has gone above and beyond the 6th grade academic expectations I have had for my son. I don't see many oportunities for parent involvement just a pto meeting once in a while. And lastly, the extracurricular activities are not posted very clearly as to which activities will
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Quincy schools — Atlantic Middle School is located at 86 Hollis Ave, Quincy MA 02171. 86 Hollis Ave is in the 02171 ZIP code in Quincy, MA The school district for Atlantic Middle School is the Quincy Public School District. Atlantic Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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