My son is in the 7th grade at Birney Middle School and our experience so far has been less than great. While most of the teaching staff is excellent, the Administration lacks the fundamental nurturing skills to properly educate these adolescent young minds. Their zero tolerance policy is unrealistic
... Read more for this pre-teen stage. That's not teaching our kids anything! They need to consider a more productive form of punishment, such as making the students participate in a community service program. We need to teach our kids how they can make up for their mistakes by choosing positive and helpful activities, not only to help themselves but their community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/06
I have a nephew and a daughter that attends Birney Middle School. The school is great! My husband and I discovered that participation is the key. The students are less likely to misbehave, when they know that both the parents and the teachers are working together as a team. Therefore, participation
... Read more is so important. The teachers are willing to work one-on-one with students and offer any assistance they feel may help. I can't say enough good things about the teachers, counselors Mr. Evans & Ms. Bussler, and Mrs. Russell/Mrs. Pass. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/06
I had two daughters and a son who attended Birney Middle school. I was extremely disappointed with the teachers and the safety of my children. I literally sat in the classrooms with each one of my children to get a feel of their learning environment. During that time, I witnessed children disrespecting
... Read more teachers, playing cards during class, fighting other children, teachers cursing at students. I witnessed my daughter be physically assaulted by one of the children during classroom time and the teacher continue with the class. I have had teachers tell me that they did not have the time to teacher my children properly. I have since removed my children from Birney. I have discussed this issue with several other parents in our district who have the same concerns and agree that Birney is not a good learning environment and not a good use of our tax dollars. Tyra Willis Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/06
My son being and advance student in his elementary for years came to Birney in the 2004-2005 school year. I am very particular about his education, therfore I seek good challenging schools for him. Birney fulfilled all my expectations with academics and extracurriculum. The environment that they provided
... Read more was a very safe, friendly, and happy environment. During the school year there was not one incident that took place at the school that put children in harms way. Like all schools, problems were very minimal and dealt with accordingly. I have had nothing but a positive experience with the teachers and administration at Birney middle school. The principal Ms. Russell is excellent, and the programs and resources that the school offers is more than enough to assist the kids in obtaining good academics to prepare them for whats to come. Birney is not a school to fear the children are pleasant and respectful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
My child attended Binrey Middle School last year. Not only is this school safe, the teachers are wonderful. My son was challenged and worked hard while constantly receiving support from teachers, administrators and counselors. Ms. Miller's information about half of the eighth grade being potential failures
... Read more is completely false. Because the Birney staff cares about their students, letters were sent home to SOME parents indictating CONCERN about their students' performance-so parents and teachers could work together to make sure no one failed. I commend Birney and think it is the BEST school in Southfield. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/05
My child attended Birney in the middle of the first semester of 8th grade. Coming from Levey, which has a very pleasant atmosphere and a strong academic program, my child and I had great expectations for Birney. We were sadly disappointed by the end of the second semester. I discovered that the academic
... Read more level was extremely low, teacher concern was at a minimal and security was weak. Further, I discovered that at the end of her 8th grade semester nearly fifty percent of the eight grade students were, as they put it, 'In danger of failing.' I need not mention anything else concerning Birney Middle School except you don't want to send your child there if you want them to be safe, secure and educated. Read less
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Southfield schools — Birney Middle School is located at 27225 Evergreen Rd, Southfield MI 48076. 27225 Evergreen Rd is in the 48076 ZIP code in Southfield, MI The school district for Birney Middle School is the Southfield Public School District. Birney Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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