Overall, I'd say that George Fox is an average middle school. My son is in all advanced classes and is challenged. I'd say that his experience has shown TOO much homework and TOO many projects. Although I'm satisfied with most of my son's teachers, one teacher made his 6th grade experience so bad,
... Read more it outshadowed everything else. It wasn't until higher management, outside the school, got involved that anything was done to correct the problem. This year has been a MUCH better experience for everyone concerned. As with any school, you only get out of it what you put into it... Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
there are alot of fights and some of the teachers don't pay attention to the students and they're only nice to the students that are the smartest in the class. but there are some nice teachers like mr. vickerman because he tries to make gym fun. but alot of people don't learn anything b/c the teachers
... Read more don't help them to understand everything. alot of my friends say they hate this school, and i partially agree because they suspend you just for not having your lanyard, i don't think this is a very good school... Read less
Posted by a student on 09/02/09
I love george fox middle school the teachers are great espically mr.Mcelwain and mr.Vickerman there awesome teachers and mrs.Lee is an awesome assistant principal i give it a 5
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
This school is terrible. My child never did a single project the entire year and hardly ever had homework. He watched many videos and I believe that he will struggle come the nineth grade. Very sad that the students are not the priority at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
I go to george fox and i think it is a great school.This is my second year and my scores keep grtting higher and higher.
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Posted by a student on 06/04/09
I think this school is great. They have so much to offer the children and the teachers are very involved. Keep up the great work!
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
I am a student that goes here i think it is great.
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Posted by a student on 04/29/09
My children have become so stupid since I moved them to George Fox. The teachers and administration are cruel and uncaring. They have no compassion for the education and futures of our children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
I am a student at George Fox Middle and I think it is a ok school there is a lot of fights that go on every year, And there is a lot of mean teachers, But some are very nice teachers that explain things to you. About 2 to 5 or 4 busses are really really late they end up being like 30 min. late. I know
... Read more cause I ride one that is always the last bus and 30 minutes late. And sometimes it is really cold and sometimes very hot. This is my second year at george fox and like I said it is a ok school. The clubs are great. I really like the video club, And avid is great too. And I think the funniest teacher in the school is the gym teacher mr. Vickerman. You get a lot a lot of homework. This school is a 2. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/27/08
This school needs to focus more on Academics .and understand that there kids and not punish them for each and every thing
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Pasadena schools — George Fox Middle School is located at 7922 Outing Ave, Pasadena MD 21122. 7922 Outing Ave is in the 21122 ZIP code in Pasadena, MD The school district for George Fox Middle School is the Anne Arundel County School District. George Fox Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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