Indian Springs Middle School

As a current student, I do think ISMS is a good school. I think we are above other schools, not academically or athletically but when it comes to the people. Of course there are the problem kids, but there are in every school, and that needs to be taken in consideration. We have good sports programs and everybody can be included. The majority of the students and teachers are encouraging, to those students who would normally be bullied, we make them our friends and talk with them, rather than bullying. Some teachers do abuse their power in my opinion, which is unfair for the kids. I do believe some teachers need to become more affirmative, and not always nag at the students talking even if they are working at the same time. Teachers need to understand kids are socializing, that's a big part of growing up. I think we do need to incorporate more punishment towards the students who think it is funny to call diverse students, such as myself, slurs or names due to the color of their skin or race. It is unfair to us, and teachers and administration should be more active with punishing these students. It is ridiculous to allow this behavior, especially in 2022. One thing is that for our students with special needs, we have a buddy program for them which I think really improves the emotions out there and helps them as a person. I think ISMS overall is a good school, but it could use some changes.

They failed at making this school a bully-free zone, the counselors don't care at all and the students are selfish brats that do whatever they want because the teachers are horrible. I hated everyday as student there

Overall this is a good school with caring teachers and staff. However with funding cuts that have been made this school year the "core" teachers (math, science, social studies, writing & literature) have had their students increased from approximately 85 to now about 130. This does not allow the teachers the time or ability monitor students progress as before. The school has many great things going on to benefit the students now and to help prepare them for the future with requiring presentations and group projects. This is a good school but budget cuts may hurt the students and the test scores in the future.