5908 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074

This school is just okay. The student population is diverse and that's what I absolutely love about Herod. On the other hand, communication from the school leadership has been non existent .The previous principal named Ms .Colion wasn't great, but she did communicate via phone, in person or email.She was also present before and after school.She assisted with student arrival & dismissal. She made herself available to parents eventhough she wasn't always 100% truthful.The new principle Ms Berry, doesn't communicate at all with me. Its been weeks and she hasn't responded to my emails . Also the school doesn't open on time. School is suppose to open at 7am. How can they ask students to be on time, but the staff isn't on time to open the doors for all of the students waiting outside. In my opinion the school has not been the same since Mr. Paulus left. He was always available to respond to concerns and needs of parents.I feel they rushed to get a new principle instead of taking their time to find a great principle that the school deserve.

Long middle school has wonderful teachers, has a wonderful way to reward hard working and good kids, and has a wonderful principle. The only problem in the school is the students. The majority of the students are Hispanic, and they are smart, but they aren't successful because they want to be "bad" in order to be "cool", they are under the peer pressure of other students to curse and misbehave. If you think your child is strong enough to not be changed by this school, send them here, because the teachers treat the good students who put effort into school like angels ( student of the month, honor roll, student drawing, reading challenges, etc.). This school has the best teachers you will find, they help and understand the child's circumstances in learning and life.

I absolutely love being a part of Sharpstown.