This is the first year my son has attended McMeans and he is an 8th grader. He has had a bit of trouble fitting in and staying on task with his studies. He has found a leader and example with Mr. Paz whom he adores.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
McMeans is the worst school that my son has ever attended. The bullying that he has had to endure has been so bad that we had to involved the Katy ISD police twice already. The administration has been ineffective at stopping the bullying; thus, we had to pull him out and put my son in private school.
... Read more We moved from out of state and everyone told us how fabulous the Katy school district is. Not only am I highly disappointed, but I am thoroughly disgusted not only with the children's behavior, but in how the administration has handled the school violence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/08
this school is amazing. i learn everything i need to while having fun.
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Posted by a student on 09/11/08
THIS school is great, the teachers are fun,humorous,and fair I love it here! I want everyone to take my advice to go to this school.... I was nervous at first but the teachers comforted me through the first days, but when it gets later on in the year, they are still fun and all but let you be treated
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Posted by a student on 08/28/08
As a student at McMeans for 3 years, I feel that the school puts enirely way too much pressure on it's students. Because I was very involved here, I don't have many postive things to say other than when it is talking about extra cirricular activities. Like any other school there are both good and bad
... Read more teachers. The thing that makes the school have a major downfall are the people who run it, the principals. They are ridiculous. They are so hard on their students. They expect everyone to suceed with expectations that are impossibe to reach. Because the head principal once worked at 'A school', it feels like a military school when you walk through the front doors. It is extremely unreasonable when it comes displinary measures. It is unfortunate because without these people in charge or the strict rules, there is some definite potential for a good middle school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/08
The school is very nice. The teachers are ok. They expect way to much of the children here academically. The amount of homework is absurd. The punishments seem quite harsh and unfair, but mostly unreasonable.
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/08
McMeans Junior High is a wonderful and stable school to send your child to for a good education. The teachers are wonderful and helpful and its fine arts department and athletic program rank high in state. However, the assistant principals and some of the staff members are extremely strict. They expect
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This is my second year at this school. Over all the school has done a good job attempting to achieve successfully. However, just recently this person in my grade recieved ISS (in school suspension) for something he did not do. Over all I'm pretty satisfied with this school.
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School Profile for Garland Mcmeans Junior High School
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Student enrollment:
1,218
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
68
Number of classrooms:
40
Music
Band, Orchestra
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Katy schools — Garland Mcmeans Junior High School is located at 21000 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy TX 77450. 21000 Westheimer Pkwy is in the 77450 ZIP code in Katy, TX The school district for Garland Mcmeans Junior High School is the Katy Independent School District. Garland Mcmeans Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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