Edwards Middle School

Parent, Highly Do Not recommend this school if you care about your child’s mental health. The kids are mean and vicious my daughter 3rd accelerated teacher and no control and much attitude, that a lot of issues went straight to me due to being unable talk to her and the few times I spoke to her it has been fake and all problems not resolved this was established because same issues with kids would resurface and more problem with the same group of kids that was expressed to me that my kid was hanging around the mean girl crew. Last week of school was my last straw and at this point I was disgusted and outraged with her teacher. Student boy said some really mean stuff to my kid like my child will never be anything, she was dumb and he was she wish she was dead- the last part I didn’t tell her but the goal was to see was she even going to resolve the issue and get back with me. Sadly she didn’t I have not heard anything from this teacher since. This was hear say from another student to my daughter. I explained to the teacher what took place and the whole conversation was this is one of my top students this child would never say that - Deflecting - I felt my issue was less important because this was her top student and honestly she showed me that because I still have not heard anything. I trust her to handle an issue of this magnitude made me feel like my child was telling lies but teacher did state that she thought this issue was resolved so she knew there was an issue. Last week of school was when I heard about it an expressed it to the teacher she made it very clear she was going to take care the last week of school no call/ no feedback. Last, week of school was my child’s last day she never returned nor did the teacher call to find out if her student was okay but she was actively marking her absent so she was very aware she was not there. 06/19/2023 was the day I put a stop to it. same group of kids have been calling and once again harassing my child about he say she say. My child will not be attending this school next year and it sad because this was the only school in Rockdale she could attend - so my child will be homeschooled to preserve her mental health from the trauma, stress and anxiety she experienced from this school. A lot of the staff at the school was pleasant and nice that I have came across. This my experience base on one teacher and my reason for taking my child out that environment.

My son studied there and he likes his school and the teachers who taught him were very good

The school was ok when my kids were younger, the teachers were supportive and the classrooms felts safe. Now that they are older we deal with bullying issues constantly and I do not see where the kids are being reprimanded because they continue to bully other kids. The environment feels like the teachers are stressed out and do not want to be there. Now there are a few teachers that are really good at what they do but not enough for me to recommend the school as a whole. Some of the teachers are really rude and do not know how to talk to children in a way that is not demeaning. I do not think this is an isolated issue that is unique to Flat Shoals. The middle schools in Conyers have some of the same issues. I am truly considering an affordable private school option.

I totally agree with the past two comments below, it's crazy I've found these comments online, and my complaints are the exact same! They are totally telling the truth, and so glad our change has come, all I have to say is "parents" please be involved with your child while attending there! So horrible, and I agree to it as the worst!!! Looking at the schools statistics was enough that shocked me! And please know the extra support a child may need while attending this school....search elsewhere because it's not there, and it's sad! Never experienced 90% of the staff so unprofessional working within the school system!

This school needs a lot of help in the leadership department. It seems as though things are always half done. The staff is constantly mis informed and the receptionist is regularly unaware of the logistics in regards to the school. The financial person seems to always have a chip on her shoulder. The school is so run down that she should be happy to take my payment. The teachers and staff are all dressed like they are on their way to the local Walmart. Bottom line is this school has a lot of potential but they just need to have a complete overhaul in the leadership department. They could also use a visit from extreme makeover to give the school a fresh new look. Make the school look like a school. My child's teacher is awesome and I give her 5 stars, but I could only speak for her because I do not know the other teachers. Due to the poor quality of the school and staff I will not be enrolling my child at Victory next year.

Excellent teachers that know each student's strengths and limitations and they build upon both. Their students know that they care about them as people and about their success in the future..