2011 Weeks Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603

I’m a current student, and I honestly feel like this school needs to take a closer look at how students are being treated and supported. Many of us feel overworked, disrespected, and looked down on if we aren’t in IB or AP classes. Students who struggle don’t get help — they get judged or embarrassed instead.Some teachers seem more focused on control or reputation than actually helping students learn. Public humiliation in class, rude or unprofessional behavior, and a lack of understanding toward students’ mental health are real issues here.There are also teachers who don’t explain material clearly or waste instructional time, which makes students have to teach themselves. It’s discouraging when you want to learn but don’t feel supported.This school could be great if the administration took student feedback seriously and emphasized respect, empathy, and actual teaching over appearances. Students shouldn’t leave class feeling smaller than when they walked in.

I have two 6th graders and we are very happy with DDMMS so far. I love the core principles they follow and instill into the kids, I love how it is phone-free during school hours, and I have had nothing but good interactions with all staff who are very friendly and helpful. They also have fun club options - mine are loving Dungeons & Dragons club and Chess club - and look forward to the Minecraft/gaming/coding club. I actually wish they were MORE strict with things, such as dress code for example (I've seen a few too may crop tops and pajama pants than I'd like), but that is on parents more than a school to teach better basics.I'd say to be weary of older reviews because the school has apparently changed very much for the good over the years, with new principal, staff, and magnet status. Also know that this is a large school that feeds from three elementary schools, so it has all the same basic problems as all schools with underpaid teachers, underpaid bus drivers & shortage, underfunded food program, and you will always have poorly-behaved children. PLEASE do everything YOU can at home as a parent and a fellow citizen to support our public schools (especially with your vote ;) otherwise you cannot complain. We are all in this education and parenting thing together! :)

this school is the definition of childhood :3 i went there before i made my mark there. i love this school. i would do anything to be there again X3