I'm a student at IJG and I think it's completely incompetent. Only a few teachers are actually trying to help the students and while the administration is working hard, they're stretched too thin. I feel as though I'm missing out on opportunities that kids who aren't any smarter in other counties get.
... Read more The advanced students in this school ar more of a minority than the Aborigines. Mind you, I didn't learn about the Aborigines at the school. That, my fellow web-a-holic, was all me. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/10/09
I love the school im in the 6th grade and I came from a private school but the only thing i can say is that they are behind because what i was learning in 5th grade im learning now in (honors) that is suppose to be 7th grade math but im taking 8th grade math but i just wonder am i going to have to
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Posted by a student on 11/15/08
I have had three children attend this school over the pass 4 years. And this school definely rates at the bottom/below average. they punish children so severe for the smalless infraction. But, don't put the same energy into the education of the children. This is our last year and we can't wait.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
I am a teacher at Isaac Gourdine Middle School and can honestly say that if I had a child in middle school, I would not send my child to Isaac Gourdine Middle. The morale amongst the staff is beneath the sea floor. The administration is diverse, you have some administrators that have a genuine interest
... Read more in helping the staff and keeping the students in line while other administrators just send students back to class after being sent out for disciplinary offenses. I won't say names, but many of the teachers do not teach like they should. Some are because they lack the knowledge, some just don't care, and some are burned out. I don't think it will get better. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/30/07
Look directly at the leader and you ll see why Isaac J. Gourdine Middle is one of the best public schools in PG County. Her leadership, her administrators, staff members and teachers shine bright! ISG Middle does a great job challenging students to learn and stay out of trouble. In short, they teach
... Read more and discipline well, which is a must in P.G. County. I feel Isaac Gourdine Middle School is getting my honor student ready to excel in high school and what more can one ask of a middle school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/07
This school is not a real good school!All parents you should make sure you put your kids in Mr.Stephens class he is a very nice man.But I dont think you should send your child to this school!
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Posted by a student on 01/19/07
Our main focus at Isaac Gourdine Middle School is on the instructional program. We have an open-door policy and encourage parents to visit the school regularly. We have students from over a dozen countries. A safe and orderly environment is maintained by ongoing communication of the code of student
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Posted by a principal on 11/11/06
There is a definite problem with the administration and many of the teachers. I believe that some of the teachers are genuinely concerned about the children and their education, but the administration certainly does not set that precedent so it can be difficult for the teachers to respond appropriately.
... Read more There have been several occasions that both my husband and I have tried to contact teachers and the principle and not once have we received a return phone call. Some of the teachers also give out excessive homework but do not collect or grade it on time or according to the deadlines that were imposed. So what is the use? There is very poor planning and organization on the school s part and I wouldn t recommend any parent who cares about the quality of their child s education enroll their child here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/05
My child attends this school and I am not at all impressed by this school it has many discipline problems that seem to go unnotice by administration and the school principal does not respond to phone calls. Also, the Teachers at this school do not know how to provide good feedback when asking, 'what
... Read more can you do to help your student or child to progress in school. ' So what this tells me the teachers are not doing a good job in the area of teaching and maybe they need to higher there standard for teachers. I hope principal can turn things around because this school needs help and not only that are Childrens education is in jeopardy. However, the whole staff at this school can use a workshop in organization,structure and commutation skills and trying to listen to the children and not fly off the handle. I 've seen this first hand at this school. Read less
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Fort Washington schools — Isaac Gourdine Middle School is located at 8700 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington MD 20744. 8700 Allentown Rd is in the 20744 ZIP code in Fort Washington, MD The school district for Isaac Gourdine Middle School is the Prince Georges County School District. Isaac Gourdine Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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