Schofield Middle School

I am now a 7^th grade student at Schofield middle school. Nothing has really changed other than staff which is normal. But the new staff as in teachers AND NOW a new dean, have been taking more days off because of the children. I still love the school but I miss the art teacher Mr. Murray the new art teacher is pregnant and moody and getting kids in trouble for sometimes no reason.

I’m afraid to say that this school has gone downhill fast. Losing more than 25 teachers due to the militaristic new administration, this school is now run as it were located in the ghetto. Students, parents, and certainly the teachers are not happy. Consider open enrollment before you send your child here.

Out of the two people we met while registering today, at least one was pleasant. The woman at the counter in the office seemed to be sitting in for someone– and didn’t have much information. I guess the registrar is on vacation? Being that today is the day they opened registration, this doesn’t seem well planned. We met a man that teaches art, and he was not only very kind — but very upbeat. My biggest issue is that my son is transferring from out of state to 6 th grade at this school and has no idea what he’s doing. I was told there is no middle school orientation. Basically, the only thing offered for new students in 6^th grade is a camp type offering that you have to PAY $ 60 FOR. I was told that is the only way for my son to become oriented to his new school environment. So apparently he has no chance to meet teachers, students, learn where classrooms are, learn where his locker is and how to work a combination, and absolutely no chance of becoming comfortable with being at a new school and being a middle schooler— with out me PAYING?! I asked if there were scholarships available for this so — called camp and was told NO. What are children who’s parents have no extra money available supposed to do with their children? Throw them into the pool and hope they can float? I’m very disappointed. Maybe I can post another review after the school year has started. But I’m not happy right now. And the 3 stars are for the nice art teacher we met. I wish I would have asked for his name.