Francis Scott Key Middle School

I loved this school, the teachers and all the people in this facilities are very welcome.

I met only one Teacher she was nice, but overall the school was very disorganized and the school staff lack information. My daughter dislike Burnt Mills ES. There are data where the bus forgets to pick up the students and the school dont even warn the parents. Busses are extra packed. We are so happy we moved out of Silver Spring, MD and found a better school where my daughter actually loves to go to learn.

I went to this school for nine years from Kindergarten to 8th grade (class of 2025) and it was overall a good experience. The kids are all great, most of the teachers are good, and the environment is great. The administration and some teachers are sometimes bad, such as trying to prop open all the bathroom doors for no reason, sending me to the principal's office for writing on a whiteboard, and making me pay for a book that they damaged, but it is overall a good experience.

I wanted to share my experience with Julia Brown School regarding my daughter’s time there. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing and left us feeling that the environment was not supportive of helping children adjust and thrive.When my daughter was placed in a new classroom, she had been there for less than a full day before we began receiving calls asking us to pick her up because she was “not listening to instructions.” As any parent knows, transitions to a new classroom can be challenging for young children. It typically takes time for them to feel comfortable with new teachers, classmates, and expectations. Instead of allowing her a reasonable adjustment period or working with us on strategies to help her settle in, the school seemed irritated by the situation and quick to remove her from the classroom.We were hoping the staff would demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a child-centered approach—giving her at least a week or two to adapt to the new environment. Unfortunately, that level of support and understanding was not demonstrated. Repeated calls to pick her up after such a short time in the classroom made it feel like the priority was convenience rather than helping a child succeed.Every child deserves educators who are willing to guide them through transitions with patience and care. We had hoped for a more supportive and professional approach from the school in ensuring that our child had the opportunity to adjust and thrive.