Begonia Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

My daughter is in her 2nd year at Magruder HS and is thriving. She's involved in sports, has a great group of friends and is enjoying her classes (at least most of them). We are excited about the new administration and are excited to see what direction the school goes in. So far, we are very pleased with our experience at Magruder.

Tbh, it pretty good I guess. I’m a current student in my 2nd year at shady grove. I am in the Global humanities program with advanced English and history, and I’m in advanced math as well. For staff, this school has it well. Majority (60-40) of the teachers I’ve had so far were pretty chill, I even talk to some of the teachers I’ve had in previous year(s). But I will say there has been some times where I don’t really understand certain teachers methods when it comes to engaging kids , it happens to the point where I have to get my own personal tutor, in class it just feels like a teacher is talking at us not to us, many people tell me this too. I’m a fast learner and I understand things right when you tell me, and if not I’ll eventually get the gist. Something I don’t really find fair is that, you only get experienced teachers when you’re in the advanced classes. I hear a lot of students in my grade complaining about their on level English teacher not having control over the class and not being able to teach a lesson properly, meanwhile I’m over here with a teacher that knows how to handle a classroom and how to get kids engaged in learning. I’ve been switched out of classes twice in these past 2 years so I’ve experienced the same teachers who don’t have control over their classes.For students, I can’t really say much around this topic, because they are middle schoolers you can only control them so much. A lot of people in my grade know me and I talk to a lot of kids from different friend groups and things like that. But socially right now it just feels like I don’t really have a place, and I’m completely fine with that. This type of topic should be discussed with a counselor or guardian. But I will say administration has a pretty good way of handling when things happen online or when rumors get spread. Behavioral issues on the other hand, like I said before kids will be kids. As far as I’ve see and have been through, the biggest punishment you’ll get is an in school suspension or a afterschool detention for a bit,. That’s why a lot of kids continue to do the same things over and over because all they get is a slap on the wrist sometimes. There’s no real reflection process accept writing a paragraph on a paper, that’s something that can be worked on as well.

My son is now in 1st grade. His teacher, Ms. Bogner, in kindergarten worked very closely with him. She saw potential in him that I didn't even see. She pushed him and at the end of the year, we were all pleasantly surprised with his progress. The staff, also, worked to help me and my son. They work hard everyday to make the school experience a smooth transition for everyone. Thank you Flower Hill Elementary!