This school has got better but It has been recalled many fights have been put in the school. My son had went to Watkins and he always would come home with a story of a fight going on, they he changed schools and the stories of fights don't pop up more. Other than fights and, and other misbehavior the
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Posted by a other on 10/04/09
hayyo:) 7th grader at watkins, well till the end of the summer.when i came into watkins, well all the teachers were great. there are those stupid igrnorent teachers that scream at copy machines. but im sure every schools have one of those. its never a usal day, its always somthing new. and the theater
... Read more art department is the shizzz. man ms. rebsch is strict but awsome. sure this school isnt the best. but what school is? if Confidence is what you want in your child, then watkins is the best school. Friends that are made at watkins are friends that you will have forever. with no doubt i can say, like anyother school watkins has theyre up and downs. but like the lectures that teaches us, and the lessons in life that we experience it hopefully is always there to show the young... kiddos comming in next. Go Watkins Bulldogs Read less
Posted by a student on 06/06/09
Hi parents! I'm also a student at Watkins Middle School. I'm a 6th grader and I think Watkins is a great school. Although fights do break out from time to time,no school is perfect. The teachers are awesome,and they make students(like me) enjoy learning the subject. Personally,for me, I love how we get
... Read more to have a class period for electives. It takes our minds off school work and stress,It gives us more time to think clearly and be relaxed for the next class! :) Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/09
Hello parents! :] I am currently a 7th grader at Watkins Middle School. The teachers are super duper cool! They make learning so much fun. We got a new principal last year. He was an AP at Kahla. He has changed the school. There arent many tardies anymore. But all kids that go to this cool say hey at
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Posted by a student on 03/05/09
Watkins is a diverse school but I have seen strong involvement of the administration in the time my 7th grader has been there. A new principal came in last year and has really made an impression on the school. We travel to other middle schools in the district and although others may be newer we get
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
parents i am a high school student who has graduated from watkins. i loved this school so much the have helped me be orginized and taught me alot of life lessons. they have prepared me for the rest of my life. they taught me what desapiln and respect realy is. if u compare this school to others then
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Posted by a student on 10/21/08
I am a current Student at Watkins I think the School is great but the Students have behavior problems but the teachers are great Mr Martinez and the AP's are friendly I recommend this school
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Posted by a student on 10/09/08
Watkins is a great school. Principal Martinez, the counselors and teachers love children and value education
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/08
My child went to Watkins for three years and then we moved and my other child is attending another school in the same district. I didn't realize how bad Watkins was until we experienced what a good middle school was really like. It wasn't about the teachers or the administration - it is about the overall
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/08
Parents I am a past student and I belive your child has a great opportunity to grow and learn in a productive environment. This middle school has prepared me not only for high school but college as well, students who are above average with learning capability have a chance to take 'K' level classes and
... Read more also AVID which prepare students for college and how to write essays to admissions boards, take cliff notes, and to keep organized. Coaches at Watkins treat players with respect and 'crack the whip' when it comes to their grades. Teachers at this school are focused on the children and their learning experience and help at all ends of the table. The principles and AP's are friendly and help parents stay informed Read less
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Houston schools — Watkins Middle School is located at 4800 Cairnvillage St, Houston TX 77084. 4800 Cairnvillage St is in the Addicks/ Park Ten neighborhood and 77084 ZIP code in Houston, TX The school district for Watkins Middle School is the Cypress - Fairbanks Independent School District. Watkins Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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