Because of our principal, Emmett Tilley, III, who has squashed negative comments, rumors, and concerns, parents/students are eager to enroll/attend Githens Middle School, the best middle school in Durham County.
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Posted by a other on 09/17/09
Githens Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow.
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
I find it interesting that a teacher at Githens writes a critical review that possesses several typos. Tells me the quality of (some) the teachers...
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Posted by a other on 04/05/09
My daughter is in her 3rd year at Githens and we couldn't be more pleased with the way they've gone. The teachers are there for parents and students alike. Mr. Tilley has a real understanding of kids this age and deals with them in a friendly and fair manner. He shows them respect and, in turn, they
... Read more respect him. My daughter is taking a HS Honors math class and couldn't have done that unless her previous teachers had given her the foundation of learning she needs. HOORAH! for Githens Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
My daughter came to Githens even though her older siblings went to private and magnet schools. Mr. Tilley is great. He used to play football at Duke and for Miami Dolphins. He is tough but fair and the kids love his trademark - 'over and out Hoorah!' He has turned this school around since my older ones
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
Three years ago I came in with my reservation in place, about the quality of education that my twins would receive at Githens. I am the proud parent of a set of twins that are A/B students. This is due in part, because of the team effort that was put in place: parent, teachers, staff, Principle and
... Read more Asst Principles on each team at the Githens. We all worked together as a team to make sure that the twins are getting a quality education at Githens. All this effort demonstrated the importance of parent s involvement in their child s education. I always believe that if one is not a part of the solution then they are a part of the problem. When it comes to the education of our children it is in the best interest of parents to be a part of the solution. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/08
We moved our 7th grade daughter to Githens this year after 7 years at a private school. So far, we have been very pleased. She has teachers that are superior to those she had in private school. The principal is fantastic. We met with him before we enrolled and found him to be engaging, honest about
... Read more the school's challenges, and committed to returning Githens to the ranks of 'hot' middle schools. He is a visible presence in the school and pours his heart into building the Githens community. Our daughter is thriving academically and socially. She is also on the basketball team, and her coaches are simply superb...the best youth sports experience we have had! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/08
Sherman Githens is a very well rounded middle school that is making future leaders to impact the world.
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
We're transferring to a nearby county. My son comes home describing chaotic classrooms, and bullies walking the halls unchecked. We know that the academic experience is what you make it, but we feel safer sending our son elsewhere.
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Posted by a parent on 12/11/07
I am a teacher at githens. We are working in a difficult situation. Over 60% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Poverty is a very difficult challenge in our society and manifests its unfair head in public school. There are so many great teachers at githens who are working there butts off
... Read more to change the school for the better. Unfortunately a few great teachers cannot man (or woman) the ship. In order for there to be true success at githens, every staff member must be above and beyond.It is a stressful situation as a teacher. But if you have a heart for students and understand issues of poverty please come teach at githens. If you do not understand teaching students in this situation--please save all of us the hassle. Apply knowing that you need solid classroom manangment, willingness to go the extra mile for our crazy yet lovable kids. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
963
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
90
Number of classrooms:
80
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Special Education
Autism Specialists, Gifted Students, Hearing Specialists, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Band, Orchestra
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Durham schools — Githens Middle School is located at 4800 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham NC 27707. 4800 Chapel Hill Rd is in the 27707 ZIP code in Durham, NC The school district for Githens Middle School is the Durham Public School District. Githens Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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