Most of these people posting these reviews have no idea what there talking about, I as a student here don't think it's to bad of a school to go to. Other then a couple of fights which get taken care of quickly, this school is great and no one should be scared of going here.
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Posted by a student on 06/19/09
I believe that the reason our test scores continue to be low is in large part due to the fact that there are too many students who don't care and too many parents/guardians that don't care. Students who don't do their homework, projects or study for tests are not going to all of a sudden score high
... Read more on standardized tests. There is only so much a teacher can do. The education is there if the student ( parents/guardians) want it. Start making the parents/guardians be accountable for their children! The students I feel sorry for are those who truly struggle. Unfortunately I believe they end up in classess with the students that don't care and therefore the classes are more disruptive and make it difficult for those who want to learn. Again, make the parents/guardians be responsible for their students lack of interest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
there is only a hand full of teachers who actually care about teaching us! i used to attend a public school in cherry hill new jersey, and i must say, winslow's curriculum is below par! it is rediculous. our test scores are embarrassing. although i score above proficiency on the state tests, i can say
... Read more that i do Not learn as much as i could be learning. i hate this school. they're trying to fire our teachers!!! thus, making it more students in each classroom? how am i going to learn anything, and how am i going to get accepted into a university college with the reputation that winslow has?! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/11/09
This is the first year that my son's at the middle school. So far the experience has been favorable. His teachers are willing to aid in my son's academic success. He enjoys the school. My 2 concerns are little homeowrk and the low scores for the middle school has not been met. When homework is given,
... Read more it's very little. I don't see anything challenging my son to reach beyond his abilities. The AYP standards were not met last year. The scores are very low especially in language arts. How can the parents help improve the scores, so they will no longer be a needs inprovement school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/08
I am a student at winslow middle and I have been in winslow schools for most of my life. I don't like to hear people talk negatively about my school, because it's not near as bad as people make it out to be. Im graduating this year, but in the previous three years of attending I've learned that it is
... Read more not the teachers, for the most part, it's the students that also attend this school. They think its cool to act out, but they don't know that they represent the whole school and everyone in it! The parents who post bad reviews are probably hearing negative things from their child who's just following the crowd or maybe 'one' teacher who unfortunately is one of those individuals who make our school look bad. Winslow middle is a great school for the students who are there to do what they're supposed to do. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/09/08
My son loves the school. The school has a wonderful honors program. Everybody gives Winslow a bad name. The teachers care for the children as if they were their own. We have four children in the distrist and love all three schools. Keep up the great work Winslow.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
I am a student who attends this school and it's only my first year. Yes, its true that it is hard to contact the school but think about all the parents that call. I am acheving a's and b's with the help of my caring green team teachers, who do call to inform are parents about are grades and behavoir.
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Posted by a student on 02/06/08
The school overall is horrible with the exception of a select few teachers and staff members. Not only is communication between the staff and parents bad but internal communication between the staff, administration, transportation and the board is non-existent! I have to call every department to give
... Read more them the same information. And, no one ever calls back. I have to physically go to the school to get a response and even then the follow through is not there. Part of the problem is that staff is overwhelmed. There is a lot of new contstruction in the area (mostly housing deelopments) but no new schools. The other part of the problem is teachers who have not 'evolved' with society and cannot relate to the kids. So, teachers blame parents and parents blame the school and the kids are the ones who lose. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
This school to me is a very good school, I do not have any problems with any of the staff at the Middle School. I will applause them for how much I feel safe with my child being at the school. The teacher are trying their best with the student that have a chip on the shoulder that think world is out
... Read more to get then, so they want to bother the other students that are trying to get their education and go on to the next grade. Or maybe does not like the way one may dress or look, they need to get those kids out! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/19/07
This school is actually a very good school. The staff is very caring and strive to help all of the students succeed. The administrators (principal and assistant principals) are constantly looking out for the safety of the students. The transition factor does allow a bit of turbulence in the schools
... Read more as the teachers and other staff have to spend additional time maintaining discipline. Students are coming and going (in and out of district) which can hamper their education. A math program (Trailblazers) was a very ineffective tool that was instituted into the schools several years ago and caused a myriad of problems in the math scores that the district is still recovering from. The teachers are excellent and always put the students (and their education) first and foremost. Read less
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
1,300
Students per teacher:
10
Full-time teachers:
132
Number of classrooms:
66
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Atco schools — Winslow Township Middle School is located at 30 Coopers Folly Rd, Atco NJ 08004. 30 Coopers Folly Rd is in the 08004 ZIP code in Atco, NJ The school district for Winslow Township Middle School is the Winslow Township School District. Winslow Township Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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