The school really needs to be renovated. Since there isn't enough space some kids are taking classes in trailers and/or hallways. This can be very distracting. I really don't hear from teachers unless I initiate contact or my child is in trouble or having difficulty with a subject. Most of the teachers
... Read more we've had so far seem okay. I don't find the principal very responsive or cooperative when working with parents. The school is very behind in the area of technology in the classroom. Overall, I'm really not impressed and dread having one more year with one child currently attending this school plus another child who will attend this school in a few years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
I won't say all but some of the teachers are informative and do keep me apprised of my childs academic behavior. I am extremely pleased because one of them is his math teacher. She is on the money with the children. Works hard to make them understand the math concepts and offers herself for tutoring
... Read more on a weekly basis. She also does email homework on math and occasionally has included other major projects in other courses. If I could clone her Hanson would be a five star school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
I have had children enrolled at John Hanson for 1 1/2 years now. Thus far I have been pleased with the education my children have received at the school. My children were placed in the enrichment classes and this seems to be a better environment in which they can learn. My children report fewer distractions
... Read more in these classes than in the general classes. The principal and the vice-principals are responsive and seem to really care about the school and their students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/08
John Hanson Middle School's Principal and staff have taken a step toward helping students to achieve excellence in academic achievement. The teachers and the guidance counselors are ensuring the students are meeting over and above the requirements in their subjects. With great team work nothing but
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
Well, my daughter attends it and it is an ok school. the kids learn in small trailers, and their are no walls in the building so it is hard for them to learn. The teachers are fairly nice but dont call you unless you're kid is in trouble. The cafeteria isnt big. The lockers are extremly tiny and are
... Read more broken into often. This is a problem school but as crazy as it sounds, your kids will love it i swear. My children do, and their friends. Its cool and each school year gets better and better. A new family would like this school, my best foot forward on it... Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
My daughter has attended this school since last year (6th grade) and she likes it. We moved to Waldorf from Virginia and I was very concerned about the curriculum here. I spoke with a guidance counselor and she placed my daughter in advanced classes. My daughter has done extremely well and the teachers
... Read more are great about emailing and calling us to keep us informed about her progress. They have had fights at the school but it has not effected our daughters performance at all. The staff is extremely nice also. If I could, I'd let her finish 8th grade there as well but unfortunately we are moving again. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/06
The teachers here are not informative when it comes to keeping the parents apprised with their child's problems in class, or taking any responsibility towards correcting those problems.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/06
Well we're at the end of the school year and Hanson has proved to be a disappointment. My child is a part of the enrichment program there and teacher involvement is lacking. not once have I received a call or e-mail from a teacher if my son had fallen behind, but they would call if he talked to much
... Read more in class that day. I haved tried working with them but it seems to no avail. We will be taking him out for the next school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/06
John Hanson is an awful school. It is not a positive learning environment at all. I have been in many schools as a parent and an educator and have seen what goes on. There is a gross amount of misconduct and bullying going on. The children at this school are not in a safe environment. I have a
... Read more sixth grader here and we are moving out of the area in order to get away from this school. If you currently have a child there I suggest you go in and see for yourself what really goes on. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/05
Josh Hanson is a great school my daughter loves to go to the school she gets great grades...there arent a lot of fights like some parents say i hope that the other two parents didnt make you hate the school because it is a great school.
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* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
936
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
10
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Waldorf schools — John Hanson Middle School is located at 12350 Vivian Adams Dr, Waldorf MD 20601. 12350 Vivian Adams Dr is in the 20601 ZIP code in Waldorf, MD The school district for John Hanson Middle School is the Charles County Public Schools. John Hanson Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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