2012 Chester Avenue Avenue
Augusta, GA 30906

It is a alight school, majority of the students are bad (with a small minority being cool). The teachers are great and i feel bad they have to deal with the students.

In our family’s experience, A. Dorothy Haines (Augusta, GA) did not provide the structure or consistent support our child with special needs required. We observed staffing instability early in the school year, including periods where our child’s classroom did not appear to have a consistent, appropriately qualified lead teacher. When a qualified teacher did begin, that teacher was later no longer in the role, and the way the situation was handled did not give our family confidence in the school’s professionalism or stability.When we met with school staff to discuss accommodations and supports, we felt our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed with a clear plan. We also experienced a situation where allegations were made against our family that were later not substantiated, which added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time.Ultimately, we withdrew our child and will not return. PSA to parents of children with special needs: based on what we experienced, I would not enroll my child here again. I recommend choosing a school with proven special education structure, staffing stability, and consistent accommodations.

I am a senior attending RCTCM, and I have been at this school for four years. During that time, the school has changed for the worse. The rules, punishments, engagement, and overall experience have made school less enjoyable and less effective for students.One major issue is that high school students are treated the same as middle school students. Seniors who are preparing for college and adulthood are given the same restrictions as younger students. Instead of being trusted with more responsibility, we are often punished for small things that should be handled differently for older students.Another problem is the lack of fun or positive engagement. School should not only focus on rules and discipline, but also on building a community and creating experiences students enjoy. At TCM, many students feel like there is nothing to look forward to. The administration often shuts down ideas for trips, events, or activities because of “rules and regulations,” which lowers school spirit and motivation.Many students also end up cheating instead of actually learning. This is not always because they do not care, but because some teachers do not explain the material clearly. Large amounts of work are given in short periods of time, and assignments are not always graded quickly. It can also be difficult to get help with missing or remedial work.The punishments at the school also feel harsh and rushed. Students are sometimes disciplined without much discussion or understanding of the situation. Discipline should help students learn from mistakes, not just punish them.Seniors especially feel disrespected. After spending four years at this school, our opinions often feel ignored even though we have the most experience with how the school works.Overall, the school environment could improve if administration listened more to students, treated high schoolers with more respect, and focused more on improving teaching and engagement rather than only increasing rules and punishments. Students want to succeed, but the environment needs to support that goal.