Regarding the parent from 6-5-08, 'this school is over two grades ahead for every grade'? Really? Where did you get that information? I'd like to see that fact in print. My daughter is in 5th grade. For almost the first 4 months of school she did 4th grade Math level practice on the schools website
... Read more because they didn't have the 5th grade level set up yet. How is that challenging and fair to the students? I completely agree with 1-18-09. I think they do focus heavily on music, which isn't a bad thing, but academics should be the priority. And because this is a small town there is sooo much lacking in good quality programs for the kids. Language classes should be part of the the curriculum from elementary on up! I am not impressed with these schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
My son has had a wonderful experience. My daughter has a first year teacher that even after half the year, has not been able to control the classroom. I feel the school spends a bit too much time forcused on the music program, but it appears to be a 'Tecumseh-thing'. The way the school is sectioned (each
... Read more grade in their own halls, basically) works out to the benefit of the students. Safety is also acceptable. I implore you to truly read the reviews on this and all of the Tecumseh schools. If you can read a review written by a student, and it is cohesive and readable, then it is a school you would want to send your child to. If you read these and even the parents cannot write fluently, it should be of great concern. Just saying... Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/09
My son loved this school. He had great teachers at every level. He has special needs, and was able to get help from some wonderful special education teachers. The student body accepted him completely. He was able to try many different options in his 'encore' classes. He started high school as a
... Read more well-rounded student, receiving almost no special education services, because of their hard work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/08
this school is very chalenging for my daughter and she will be going to a good college because this school is over two grades ahead for every grade!
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/08
urgh... what a joke. the teaches are great, no disrespect there. i do love them. but we had a security gaurd on a power trip when i was in 8th grade. he just thought that he was the best thing ever. I am much happier in the highschool. but there are still alot of hateful people who enjoy complaining.
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Posted by a student on 05/21/08
TMS has been a great experience for my daughter. The teacher's are great and really have the student's best interest at heart. It is not the teacher's that pose a problem to this community, but the parent's who are unwilling to buckle down and teach their children how to be respectful young adults.
... Read more All of my children are honor students, enjoy attending school and great teachers they respect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/08
Best School ever! Teachers are great and the food is pretty good there too. :] - 6th grade student
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Posted by a student on 01/03/08
Tecumseh Middle School has Teachers that are willing to reach for the stars if it was in the interest of the student. The music,art,and sports programs are great. Students are given great opportuntites to help their future.Like there are special classes for those who need the extra help or simply don't
... Read more understand something.Most of the staff is freindly and nice.The school try to give each student the chance to give their imput. The parent involvement is great. The parents are involved in every step of their childs education. The school is very high. Most students are very active in at least one sport or after school activity's.The teacher's help with student's problem's and try to help them get their grade's up. The student's are treated with much respect and are given responsibility. If you are looking for a better school then your current school please check out Tecumseh Public School's. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/21/07
My oldest childs fifth grade experience was pretty awful and I still kick myself for not demanding that he be moved. Her classroom was in chaos and the students had no respect for her. His self esteem was low and my honor roll student became a below average one. Thankfully, his sixth grade teachers were
... Read more excellent. This team of teachers related well to the students and parents and it was obvious that they enjoyed teaching. They ran a tight ship and the kids respected them for that. My son learned a lot while having fun and was on the honor roll.Hoping seventh grade will be as great and anxiously awaiting to find out who my incoming fifth grader will have. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/05
I'm not a parent, but a student. I attended Tecumseh Middle School for 4 years and they were the best years of my life! TMS is the best school, and now that I'm going off to the high svhool, I am sad. The teachers have taught me so much. Not only about school things, but also about life. I was a part
... Read more of the choir and it was so great. The teacher taught me so much and I appriciate it. I don't care what other people say about this school, it will never change my thoughts on this awesome school. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
1,050
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
58
Number of classrooms:
37
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Life Skills
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Tecumseh schools — Tecumseh Middle School is located at 307 N Maumee St, Tecumseh MI 49286. 307 N Maumee St is in the 49286 ZIP code in Tecumseh, MI The school district for Tecumseh Middle School is the Tecumseh Public School District. Tecumseh Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 8.
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