I thought I am doing my son something good with putting him into that school. Well, found out that is was the other way around. Like couple other parents I have to say that there is no teacher-pupil-principal interaction. The kids can do what they want to, how they want to and when they want to do it,
... Read more literally. We choose this school because of the ratings. The teachers are old, a lot of them, cant control the children, have not clue how and what to teach them. The classes are loud, my child cant concentrate because other kids are mouthing of to the teacher and are loud and do their own thing in class. Parents do not get informed about anything, nobody really cares either. Yes you can sign up for online reports but if the teachers dont put any in we dont get informed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/09
This school saddens me. The teachers are there for a pay check. Many times my child has asked for help but they dont have time..I hate this school. The AP there is sorry and he doesn't care about improving the school
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
Im an eighth grader at UGMS and having been here I think that this a fairly good school. Depending on what level of classes you take really affects what you learn though. I find that having all pre-AP classes has really helped me and couldn't imagine having regular classes. If you take a Pre-AP class
... Read more the teacher will have more energy and a higher willingness to teach that class. Also there are less kids in a Pre-AP class and that's definitely helped since there are over 1000 people going to this school. Lunch can be chaotic. The lines are really long and you have to go outside and around the building to get back to class. Aside from that, this school is far better from anything else in the school district. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/26/09
UGMS is overall a great school. The teachers are nice and enjoy doing thier jobs, from what I can tell. There are many teams and clubs you can join. The music teachers excell at what they do. Depending on how well you work during class depends on how much homework you get. most teachers give out weekly
... Read more homework that is given on Monday and is due Friday. Homework is also given when a student has to finish something they didn't during class. (they would just finish the work they didn't get to.) A student will spend on average no more than 1 hour on homework. the administrators are always on thier toes taking care of our school. In Killeen UG is known as the 'It' school, or the school everyone wants to or enjoys to go to. keep up the good work Union Grove! Read less
Posted by a student on 04/24/09
Union Grove is the best middle school in the Killeen area. My daughter has been receiving an excellent education here for the past two years. She especially enjoys her pre-AP classes. The teachers and staff are very caring. There are a high percentage of military children here, as in all schools
... Read more around Fort Hood, and at Union Grove they respect and accommodate their unique needs. The band program is great. The school's facilites are very nice, although neighborhood growth has caused crowding in the school. Hopefully a new middle school will be added to the area soon. I highly recommend Union Grove Middle School to anyone moving to this area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
i am a student here going into 7th grade! i love this school and everything about it! there is so much to do and i love all the pep rallies sooo much! the teachers here are amazing and i love it here!
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Posted by a student on 07/04/08
I am very disappointed at the administration. I feel that the prinicipal doesn't want parent involvement unless she requests it. She is not approachable and in my opinion does not convey the type of attitude children can feel comfortable coming to her if they have a problem. The teachers, I have found,
... Read more are very willing to work with the students and for the most part have their best interest at heart. The school is very nice and has a lot to offer. Now if only the attitude of the head administration would change it would #1. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/08
I am very happy with this school overall. I was very nervous about my daughter starting 6th grade but all her teachers and administration have been great. Parent/teacher communication gets an A++. My only complaint is that student lockers are so small, they can not fit regular backpacks or coats in
... Read more there. They are also not allowed to bring backpacks to class for security reasons and so they carry those awkward binders everywhere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/08
Well this is a pretty good school but, I am a student here and Im in 8th grade. Some of the teachers are pretty understanding and they really strive for greatness but some teachers are horrible, but other teachers like (Ms. Lisa laffey a history teacher) are amazing! The after school programs are good
... Read more and there are plenty of sports programs. One for everyone,our football team is deceant too. Our music program though is the best around (Ms. Jacks on-band, Ms. Carney-choir, and Ms. Soloph-orchestra) There fenomenal! Read less
Posted by a student on 01/13/08
I found this a pretty good school. They have great clubs and after-school activies. My only complaint was that it is way too packed with 350 6th graders, the lunch line is horrible. Other than that is it good.
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Harker Heights schools — Union Grove Middle School is located at 101 E Iowa Dr, Harker Heights TX 76548. 101 E Iowa Dr is in the 76548 ZIP code in Harker Heights, TX The school district for Union Grove Middle School is the Killeen Independent School District. Union Grove Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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