Buchanan Middle School

I will say that there are some great teachers at this school but unfortunately it doesn't make up for the awful ones. There is clear bullying that goes on at this school (not just from the students) and nothing is done even if you bring it to their attention. If the kids talk in the lunchroom and they feel its "too loud" they will just the lights off on your kids. If your kid stands up for themselves and tell someone no, you get a call immediately that your child is being "defiant". The AP Sierra likes to call your kid names and pull them into their office to discuss "issues" but does not let the parents know. Its amazing how kids that were labeled as "disruptive and bad" are THRIVING at different schools.

It took me very long to write this review because my son has been going to the school since kindergarten and he’s now in first grade. I recently disenrolled him from the school because the school is all over the place. I’m going to start by saying if you’re a young mom in your 20s and you have a young kid you’re definitely going to treat you differently as if they don’t owe you respect they’re going to yell at you in the car line when you pick up your child and they’re going to talk to you like you’re slow and they’re going to be making faces at you because you look young secondly I sent in many forms that my child was allergic to tree nuts. They sent my son home with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich in his book bag, and they also set him next to another kid who had a peanut butter sandwich, causing him to have a allergic reaction. Also, my son got bullied at this school and the teacher did not inform me they took his money and was calling him broke for weeks because he did not wear jewelry to school. They used to also take his snacks. The teacher did not tell me anything about this. My kid had to tell me and then when I wanted to address it, they just told me to write something down on a paper and never got back to me. The lady in the front office has a sweet tone, but if you take your kid to school late, she will have an attitude. The nurse is the best person at the school. She is super hands-on. She’s very smart. She is very aware Miss Theo the first grade teacher is a awesome teacher. I do wish she could’ve stopped my son from getting bullied, but that wasn’t the case. As far as the school in general he has learned so much his reading has gotten a lot better. they have awesome teachers. They also greet you in the beginning of the school period with bubbles in music to get the kids excited for school would I recommend the school to anyone probably not the allergic reaction thing rug me the wrong way and the bullying rubbed me the wrong way some of the staff members are very unprofessional and rude. I’m glad we switched cities. Also the school times are very shortened compared to other school times 740 in the morning to 1:55 PM. My son‘s new school is 8:30 in the morning to 3 PM and they don’t allow you to come in the school to have lunch with your child, his new school does he said he loves his new school way better than the last one beware of the school.

I didn't like how things were handled with my child.

This is such a wonderful school! The teachers are so caring and the education offered is phenomenal! The school is like a family. My only complaint is that it only goes up to 8th grade! If not, we'd be here through high school!

I had multiple children go here. For a christian school it is far from it. Honestly, the current principal punishes students for everything. From having different views from hers, for opinions that doesn't match hers. Students that try to stick up for themselves get in trouble and shutdown. The teachers aren't that great either.

If you are a parent and searching for an upper school for your child, walk away from CDS. Do not be fooled by the pretty campus and smiling faces. This is not a place where they care about your child or put the child's needs ahead of the school--they ONLY care about the money coming in and the reputation of the school . There is a sickness in the administration. Don't get me wrong, there are some good people and good teachers there. The problems come from the administration. If you encounter any problems of any kind, they will close ranks and defend the school at all cost. They will side with the biggest donor, they will manipulate you to keep your tuition flowing. Take my advice, as a parent of two children who have attended CDS for the past 7 years, choose another school.