Research West Middle School public Schools in Meridian, Idaho

“I agree with the comments about communication. I had the same experience - my A student was getting Ds and Fs. I would not have known if I had not asked how to keep track. I have asked the teachers to sign off that the homework was turned in, but it is difficult to understand what is homework vs. classwork, and, while I think the planner is a great idea, it only works if the teachers put it to use.”

“My son started Junior High this year he is a 6th grader. I was floored to know that my A average student is now a D average student. When I went to their open house, I was surprised to see how many students were getting chewed out by there parents for the same thing. I find this unacceptable. the teachers were now help. They said it isn't up to them to make sure the kids were doing there homeworker, it's up to the kids. Well why the devil are they there then? Just to babysit the kids? Now I understand why a lot of parents are choosing to send there children to charter schools”

“This is my school and I will always love it but I would like to see more choice in classes. My mom would like to here more about the progress I am making in my classes.”

“I think there are definite improvements that could be made with more involvement and overall communication between the staff and parents, and not so much w/just between the student and the teachers. I don't get a clear sense of direction on my students progress or what is expected in the class (not including the rules - those are there) - I don't see the need in filling out his day to day planner schedule if I don't see any feedback from the teachers. Parent involvement is a necessity, this needs more improvement, in either flyers coming home, more info on the website. Sometimes I don't learn about things until it's too late.”

“In the past 4 years I have seen great improvement in this school. Most is initiated by the administration and staff with their desire to see our kids become citizens of character. Mr. Wyldes (sp?) is a great asset to the school and community and a true role-model for our kids. Over time, I believe that this school will be not just good, but a model for others to follow. While a lot of the staff is fairly young and they are not perfect, (nor is any other school and staff)they have been improving, and are capable of making a great difference.”

“I feel like this school's primary function is to babysit my children. I only hear from them when there is a disciplinary problem, not when classroom grades need attention. We are looking at private school as the only alternative.”