Parkway Southwest Middle School

Honestly, in my opinion, the waffle fries in the lunch room and the 6th Grade world geo teacher are the only reasons this place is 3 stars. Those are the 2 things that carry this school.

Well, I'm part of an IEP, and i have a few things to say. I am autistic with ADHD and severe anxiety, and this school has treated me very well, well... at least the teachers do. I'm currently an 8th grader at Southwest Middle School and i have my own mind to speak (only because someone else rated special needs 2 star and i think thats an understatement.) so here's my essay. Starting with learning, i feel like the kids are excited to learn when its the right teacher, if they disagree about a teacher they may willingly interrupt the teaching and learning. Next special ED. In my personal experience i have been treated with only the upmost respect. I have a strategy in tact and i respect how the teachers care so much that we feel safe. Next is teaching. Every teacher has a different, unique teaching style, so kids may excel better in classes with the same teaching style as their learning style. Other then that, the teachers as supportive and motivational. Safety is a hard one for me personally, as there are many different things that have happened. Someone else said fights are regular, this is true but they are usually broken up before it gets serious. I had a rock thrown at my head though and the kids didnt get a punishment for it because i didnt have enough "proof". I know this isn't the schools fault and is the districts but i still felt i had to at least mention it. This school (unlike some other parkway middle schools) actually helps our mental well-being and gives support to any LGBTQ or POC youth. Last but not least, family engagement. Now i am a very observant person and i know from experience that yes, this school does reach out to parents about lots, and lets parents join in on how they can change the school. So overall i would say 3 stars, the teachers are amazing and provide you with everything you need (special ED, any developmental thing) but they make mistakes every once in awhile, like any human. The issue is mainly the kids being self obsessed jerks to anyone that is different, but hey. thats just what middle schoolers are. This school handles it the best they can and that is why i personally recommend it.

The overall amount of harassment in school and online. Is just ridiculous and hurtful with no repercussions. Numerous fights breakout. With just a small in school suspension. Hard for a counselor to get their arms wrapped around the situation when they have a 234 student to 1 counselor. They do have some great educators there. students are bus in from the city to parkway middle and parkway south. These kids tend to be a hot mess. We eventually ended up removing our child to seek other learning opportunities.

This school is a very good school! We moved from out of state and we have felt very welcomed. My son and daughter have had a grand experience to participate in band and orchestra. They have many opportunities for students to get involved. There are many parents that participate to make this a success along with the staff. The teachers have dillegent in their teaching. The couselors are in touch with the students and keep an open door about bullying or conflict.