9411 136th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98329

There is mainly one teacher that’s rude and super disrespectful. I’m not going to say any names but all I have to say is he’s a football coach and he teaches math.

Concerns Regarding Key peninsula middle schoolRacism and BullyingA student who was at the school for only a few months experienced ongoing bullying, reportedly due to racial reasons. Despite repeated incidents, the school took no meaningful action, ultimately forcing the student to leave and return home.Teacher Concerns and Lack of ResponseI have received over 50 emails from teachers expressing complaints about various issues. I reached out to the school counselor to schedule a meeting to address these concerns, but have received no response.Lack of SafetyThere appears to be no effective safety measures in place. Students and staff do not feel protected or supported, and safety concerns are repeatedly ignored.Family EngagementFamilies do not feel welcomed or involved. Many are discouraged from participating after hearing about teachers yelling at students for simply getting water or asking for a pencil.Academic EnvironmentThe learning structure is minimal and disengaging. Students are often required to watch several videos per day, take notes, and then discard them — with little to no meaningful instruction or feedback.Special Education MistreatmentThere have been deeply troubling observations of special education students being handled inappropriately, including instances where teachers have physically grabbed or yanked students by the arm. This is unacceptable and potentially abusive.Social-Emotional SupportWhile the school distributes pamphlets about suicide and drug prevention, there is little genuine support. Students who seek help from the counseling office are often bullied or mocked by others, further discouraging them from accessing mental health resources.

I went to Minter Creek in its first years, the love and care they have for the community and students has not changed. The teachers and staff are supportive to all, always smiling, and are willing to go above and beyond what their job entitles!