Winder-Barrow Middle School

Posted August 15, 2008

I have to admit that when I arrived at WBMS w/ my 1st daughter I was afraid and skeptical b/c of location and age of the school. I vowed that day that if 'one' thing went wrong I would pull my daughter out and we would home school! My mind was already made up! From the 1st day we had a GREAT experience and my daughter had a beautiful year! And now our other daughter is going to the same middle school and loves it! I believe that as a parent of 5 daughters, I have lived all sorts of circumstances and I just think that middle school is a tough time for both parents and children. It's important to learn how to differentiate b/t a 'bad' school and a difficult 'age'. Keep this in mind when looking at this or any other school. Lift your school spirit!
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Posted January 22, 2007

I have to say that I am very disappointed in WBMS. We relocated from over 800 miles away due to my husbands career. My daughter will not complete her 7th grade year at WBMS. Do to our concern we are moving to a different school distract. I also feel that the 7th grade Math and English teacher's are attacking the parents instead of working with them. I am very involved in my child's education and prior to WBMS had no problems communicating with teachers or staff members. I feel that unfortunately my daughter has had to suffer with 2 very negative teachers this year, which has had a big impact on her adjustment to middle school. My daughter is currently on the WBMS honor roll and a band member. However, she is looking forward in leaving WBMS.
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Posted November 8, 2006

I am very unhappy with the school. I think there is not enough extracurricular activities and to much time on the children's hands. It is in a bad area of town and has needs a lot of upgrades. I think that we need to clean up that school and remove the trouble kids so our children that really are trying can feel comfortable in school. I would check out the school before moving in the area.
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Posted June 2, 2005

I am offended by the comment made by the reviewer who said this is the worst school. This school is a positive learning environment that comforts and encourages their students to succeed. I find it interesting that they stated we were in a 'bad' neighborhood. Just what are you implying about the neighborhood and its residents? This school does not have a bad teacher turnover. Look at GWIN! We have a fabulous principal, excellent teachers, and offer a variety of activities for children. I don't think you will find a more supportive and loving staff. The only thing lacking would be parent support, which is needed in every school for that matter, and yes sometimes the county puts us at the bottom on the funds. We are by no means PERFECT. However, I think WBMS stands apart from all other Middle School and I would not want to work anywhere else.
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