I am 13 year old girl. I attend N.A. Ferri Middle School. I am in the 8th grade and I really like the school. I think that Mr. Morrell is doing a good job with the school. I wish that I could stay there, but I'm off to the High School!
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Posted by a student on 09/12/09
i love this school for my daughter when i send her i have no worry in the world i went there and this school is such a great school its still standing where it was when i left
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
I am a former student of Ferri Middle school and I can honestly say that this school surpasses the quality of education I received at Johnston High School. There are many caring teachers at Ferri and I believe the school offers a nice selection of classes and after school activities. Many of the reviews
... Read more featured on this website seem to be students or parents who do not understand the importance of structured learning environments. Complaints about school policies involving clothing or fighting are superficial. I was never in any fights nor did I wear any clothing that would have been restricted because I was no older than 14 while attending Ferri and my parents wouldn't have found it appropriate for me to dress like a street walker or mouth off to any of my fellow students. A good experience at any educational facility starts at home with manners and morals. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/04/09
Ferri Middle School has come a long way. The principal, Dr. Fargnli has done a wonderful job. The teachers are fabulous.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
I have found the principal and teachers at Ferri to be very cooperative and devoted to providing every student with a great educational opportunity. The other negative reviews sound like disgruntled students that do not like to follow rules! They better learn the ways of society if they want to be
... Read more successful in life. I am happy that my children attend Ferri and I am very proud that they are honor students and love their school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
*A 'well proforming school' The only reason the students are scoring well is because they are all held back and know all of the answers to the Standard Ised Testing. Every child starts out working to the best of their ability, but slowly fails and is discusted in education..They fail and quit.
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/06
Do not send your kids here. They will loose interest in thier education and fail in life. Teachers will not help them, Councelers will not fix them, principals will put them down and suspend them for nothing..This is from my heart.But I didnt because I knew one day I would be out. I am now currently
... Read more in with the providence school district. Doing so much better now. I wanna thank Mrs.Burr the art teacher, Ms.Coyne for teaching me to type, MR.Leanard for tryna keep me from making bad choices, and ......thats it. Notice none of these teachers are real academical classes. Oh and I also lunch for being there everyday! Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/27/06
Although I am not a parent, I am a student at Ferri. I can say for the most part I am not pleased with the way the school is run. Kids get suspended for-god forbid- defending themselves when someone starts a fight with them. Kids get picked on sometimes and when they finally take a stand they get disciplined.
... Read more The whole 'lanyard/id' program is a COMPLETE failure, not to mention it takes a chunk out of the budget. Kids get sent to the 'focus room' where we must stay in a cubicle for,basically,6 hours. Most students at school know this and quite a few have even said something about it before, but yet nothing is done. Administrators, teacher-aids, etc. etc. etc. tell us how to wear our clothes (outside of dress code), tell us not do something when we are not breaking rules. However, the teachers get very involved in students'work,andsupportthemalltheway. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/25/05
I have to say that I have only good things to report about this school. My son is now a senior at Ferri. I had my doubts about sending him to the middle school and even more about the high school. But I have to say since my son has been at this school I have had good contact with all the teaching
... Read more and guidance staff members in every grade. I have alway made my presence known at the school. I make appointments all the time to discuss my son's academic performances and not one teacher has turned me down for a meeting. They schedule me at my convenience. As far as the academic curriculum I feel my son is being challenged in each class. He has sufficient homework and his teacher's this year really do seem to be on the ball as far as teaching the state mandates for their grade. The only complaint I would have to make about the school is the amount of time alotted for lunch. Twenty minutes is simply not enough time to eat, my son often skips lunch because he is rushed and quite often comes home starving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/04
I think ferri middle school is too strict. The kids aren't allowed to do anything. They can't wear certin clothes for gang relation which i think is ridiculous. Maybe if they trusted there kids more they could let them wear what they want. They have 18min lunches and because so many kids stayed back
... Read more this means that the lines are longer which means a lot of kids are not getting their lunches. I went and visted the school not too long ago and I noticed how much they need to update it. I think they need to spend more money on the inside of the school insted of paying for the teachers' medical. The school district gets a lot of money and most of it goes to the teachers. I looked in some rooms and the desks are vandalized. The walls are very stingy and need to be washed. Thank you. Read less
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Johnston schools — Nicholas A Ferri Middle School is located at 10 Memorial Ave, Johnston RI 02919. 10 Memorial Ave is in the 02919 ZIP code in Johnston, RI The school district for Nicholas A Ferri Middle School is the Johnston Public School District. Nicholas A Ferri Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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