My child went to 7th and 8th grade here and it was terrible! It got worse one year to the next. I couldn't believe how many police officers visit that school everyday because of the number of fights and gang related activity. I do not recommend this school to anyone. They have recently moved to a
... Read more brand new school but don't let that fool you, it's still the old crowd and admistration along with the police. Try another school district or private school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
This school might not be the shiniest tool in the shed, but it's been an extraordinary mark of the city. The music department is very good (thanks to, Mr. H. and Mr. Baker) and academics all depend on teaching styles. But, I think the lack of PROPER discipline does effect how the student body runs.
... Read more Since the discipline is based (or should be) on classroom disturbances or disrupting the peace. Maybe, they should loosen up a little on dress code, and walking around without a hallpass, and start paying attention more to serious issues like drugs, fights, and threats. I haven't really encountered a problem. But, no one can always put the blame on a teacher. Sure, they are people and we all make mistakes, but teenagers also tend to say things to get out of their priorities. Parents don't forget to make somewhat of an effort to show (cont...) Read less
Posted by a student on 04/11/08
this school was the best when i was there.all my teachers werent the best,but most of theme made me settle down (mrs.martin,miss.honnings). every body says the teaching poor,but they havent been to the santa fe shcools were there more than a year behind
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Posted by a student on 08/05/07
It is the worst school i've been to. Poorly education,teachers bad at teaching, not even punishing the kids,kid's are very bad in class. The only good thing in this school is the band the kids are great and the directors(Mr.H and Mr.baker are the best!)but the band isn't appretieated by the school or
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Posted by a student on 07/19/07
my son went here a couple of years ago and I didn't have too many problems there. The ARD meetings always seemed to go well and the teachers I encountered were pretty nice.
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/05
The school has constant fighting (3-5 wkly), overcrowded classes, poor teacher quality and admin. that denies the problem. Also no lockers and lots of stolen items. I went to lunch once and police had to take 2 kids out in cuffs for the fist fight that broke out. We moved and found that the academics
... Read more are very poor also. The sports and studies do not compare and No more fighting either, other schools have a no tolerance policy and do not look the other way. In sports the coaches didn't care if they fought as long as they could play in a game. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/05
There is no discipline. Rules are not followed by all. I am embarrassed to say my grandchildren attend MacAdams. The music department is wonderful but unappreciated. There are some wonderful teachers who are not supported by the administration.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/05
Im Glad To Be Put In In This School I Have Now Wanted To Become A Teacher There When I Grow Up! Thank You Very Much McAdams! Mr.Hubert I Have to say your the greatest!
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Posted by a student on 11/12/04
Although safety is a big concern in all schools in this district as well as others, teacher burnout is what I worry about the most. When any human is tired they tend to overreact to a small incident and under react to something of importance. ISS and detention should be used for students who continue
... Read more to disrupt the learning process of others. I believe more emphasize should be placed on providing a safe learning environment and then everything else falls into place. Despite the problems in this district, teachers, counselors and principals were very welcoming when we moved to this district 4 years ago and I commend them on the jobs they are trying to accomplish. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/04
In my opion this is a terrible school,there are so many problems that a police officer is on duty there daily,a lot of the teachers seem burned out,the discipline there consist of lunch detention,ISS, or being suspended 1-3 days. The teachers my son had had too many children to worry about weather the
... Read more children were understanding their work or not(7th grade).I will not send my child back to that schoool and being a single mother I'm unable to afford private schooling so I will be home schooling the next 2 years. Read less
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Dickinson schools — R D Mcadams Junior High School is located at 4007 Video St, Dickinson TX 77539. 4007 Video St is in the 77539 ZIP code in Dickinson, TX The school district for R D Mcadams Junior High School is the Dickinson Independent School District. R D Mcadams Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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