Bryant
Edmond, OK 73034

The Principal at Sequoyah Middle School is FANTASTIC. He is enthusiastic and very supportive of students. The Band Teachers are the best. They all deserve a bonus, a raise, and a new car (which the Band Directors certainly need). Some of the teachers are also exceptionally great, interactive, and supportive. They too, should be singled out, recognized, and rewarded. There are other teachers, however, who are just providing Internet Assignments and Worksheets and, as long as students turn in something, they get an "A." Some teachers could spend more time using the chalkboard and/or whiteboard explaining concepts to students in person, rather than relying on Computer Programs and the Internet for instruction. My student is doing well at Sequoyah because they are a good, independent learner, and usually the first to finish assignments (they are exceptionally easy). There is some ridicule by other students, for being "smart." A few teachers seem clueless that my student is being picked on for excelling in academics - these teachers are so immersed in keeping up with the computer programs and technology that they don't have time to supervise or do actual classroom teaching. When a student does well, they should be acknowledged, encouraged, and rewarded; and perhaps given additional assignments or projects (like helping the other students or doing the Science Fair) to keep them motivated. After school and at home, my student has absolutely no homework and seems very unchallenged with academic rigor. Most of the concerns at home revolve around stories of troublemaker students who have kicked, punched, or otherwise discouraged intelligent students from doing well on Internet Assignments and Worksheets. Because many teachers don't have the time to acknowledge good performance, the intelligent students are discouraged. There should be more time focusing on academic rigor and challenging students - and less time on discussing gender and race issues. As for gay pride week, that was over-done at the end of the School Year. In some cases, assignments and lessons were skipped to allow time for students to discuss homosexuality and transgenderism. Teachers should focus on academic content like reading, writing, arithmetic, science, social studies, etc., and less time on political issues. I am sure that, if teachers spent more time on academics, and encouraging students to excel academically, Sequoyah Middle School would be rated higher.

its been good so far i really like it here i feel like i finally fit in

Some educators exhibit a dichotomy in their approach; This institution falls short of expectations. Instructional methods are inadequate. Despite appearances, the school's effectiveness is lacking.