1049 Hillside Lake Ter
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

We have three years of experience at FRES and every year it gets worse. My kids love their teachers and they're making progress academically, but the violence is insane. Kids throw chairs at teachers. Fights on the playground are a regular occurrence. Teachers are called names and are prevented from presenting the material by unruly kids who there are zero resources to handle. Someone apparently brought a knife to school! In elementary school! And everyone literally had to shelter in place last month because some kid was rampaging through the halls. The worst thing is that the administration doesn't seem like they could possibly care less. No discussions on this issue, very little communication to parents (I think the only things I've seen from the admin are the communications about the shelter in place and the knife - nothing at all about the ongoing problems or any efforts to solve them). Teachers have left in droves already, and I'm sure we will see more of them exit this year. Who could feel good about teaching in this environment, with no support? I'm disgusted and seriously looking at homes elsewhere so we can get out of this school. No kid deserves to have to try to learn in this environment. MCPS should be ashamed for letting this happen.

This school is horrible. They make us go outside for GYM in 30 DEGREE WEATHER WHILE ITS WINDY.

Our son graduated from QO last year, and our daughters attend currently, grades 12th and 9th. We absolutely love this school. The principal is amazing; so engaged with all student activities, creating an inclusive and dynamic environment for all. There is something for everyone here, with awesome sports, fantastic academic opportunities and all types of clubs available. The student population is diverse both racially and economically, which fosters acceptance and awareness. Communication from the school/county is fantastic. Sure, some issues arise now and again with poor student behavior or fights, but problems are immediately addressed and resolutions communicated to the parent and student populations. We moved back to Montgomery County several years ago, looking for a more diverse, progressive and inclusive community for our family and QO has given us exactly what we hoped for; I can't say enough good about this amazing local high school. Our kids have fun while learning every day at Quince Orchard High School! I highly recommend this school.