8 Coolidge Ave
Natick, MA 01760

From an extracurricular and academic perspective, the school certainly accomplishes what it sets out to do reasonably well. However, I would not advise black parents(or other POC in general) to send their children here. The administration fails to facilitate an environment of racial tolerance through their inaction, and lack of cooperation. My cousin tells me that other students complain of the same issues, but the problems persist. Parents entrust schools to educate, discipline, and PROTECT their children while they do their best to provide them with a healthy home life. This responsibility is not one taken seriously at Kennedy Middle School. Rather than foster a community of tolerance, they perpetuate division. Given their refusal to appropriately address these instances of racism and bullying, it seems clear that students who attend this school will be robbed of the cultivation of mind, body and spirit that any self-respecting parent desires for their child.

Johnson is a wonderful warm and welcoming neighborhood school. The teachers are fantastic. The building itself is a bit old and outdated, but I feel that adds to the charm and character. It also allows the younger kids to feel more comfortable versus having to navigate a larger school.

As long term resident of Natick, I fully supported my daughter and my son in our public school system which they attended from K-12. Our schools have only improved over time, as one can learn by reviewing the ranking lists of Boston area High Schools. Both of my children excelled in the Natick Schools and were prepared to be accepted, and thrive in Ivy League colleges. They established strong friendships, joined the Speech Team, French Club and Tennis Teams. Now after graduation, they have wonderful connections to the Town and many friends that they stay in touch with from their High School days. There was something for all students at the school, and I found that the administration would allow and accept credit for advanced outside courses. Overall, the public schools in the Boston area are the best in the country. I feel that Natick High School is no acception.The parents, students and school system all have a hand in the students' education.