SEMS is a school of strong leadership and teachers that care deeply for the success of their students. Unfortunately they must deal with the lack of funding from a school board with far to much tenure and overcrowding thanks to state government.
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Posted by a parent on 08/05/09
I recently graduated southeast middle school after three years. Honestly it is a wonderful school. They have a couple police watching which makes it even more safe and the activites are wonderful as well. The academics are by far very good. Some of the teachers are a little bipolar..Or..Hardheaded but
... Read more you know..Who isnt? :]. I highly recommend this school because of the staff/students/ and the teaching. Also, to a previous reviewer about not celebrating black history month and walking track...They are doing things about black history month but its just not all about it..They still have more stuff to learn about. They dont just do track..They also have basketball,hockey,jump rope, and many more activities..Its up to your child which one they want to do..If they choose track that is their choice not the schools.(: So yes..Go jags! Read less
Posted by a other on 07/14/09
SEMS is soooo cool some of the teachers stink but most rock a whole lot i go here and its outstanding
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Posted by a student on 05/30/09
I go here and I love it! Yeah there is drama but it makes it more fun. the teachers are great and the staff!
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Posted by a student on 11/17/08
My son is in the 8th grade at SEMS. There are a few things lacking at SEMS. The physical education program there needs a serious overhaul. I voiced my concerns about it, but it is still mediocre. The kids often just walk around the track as an activity. In a time where there is so much obesity, they
... Read more should have a better program. There are some teachers that seem to be 'burned out' & are just waiting around for retirement. If I could have afforded it, I would have sent him to a private school. We are moving out of state soon to an area with much better schools. Hopefully it will be better for my son. Also, the class sizes are too big. I blame lack of funds from the state of NC. When are the profits from the state lottery going to trickle down to SEMS? Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
I like this school a lot! They just got the school to watch award.. Congratulations!!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
SEMS rocks! the students are attended to well in a healthy learning environment. The teachers are very helpful to every child. I believe that my child couldn't have gotten a better education anywhere else. The teachers are also very open towards the parents and are open to all parent comments. I would
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/05
I am deeply concerned about the leadership at Southeast. The school has done a good job involving minority families on the board. The school also has very few African-American teachers. Last year the school did not even honor Black History Month. I am pleased with the programs that have been designed
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* 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:
755
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
36
Music
Band, Choral
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Title I
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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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.
Salisbury schools — Southeast Middle School is located at 1570 Peeler Rd, Salisbury NC 28146. 1570 Peeler Rd is in the 28146 ZIP code in Salisbury, NC The school district for Southeast Middle School is the Rowan - Salisbury School Distric. Southeast Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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