Florida A & M University Developmental Research School

Posted August 7, 2007

I have attended FAMU DRS for the past 8 years.Many people may say FAMU DRS...is a dump.I believe that is not true! My reasons are: -faculty/student communication is unlimited. -lunch is delectable -rarely any gang confrontations -class schedules are suitable and can be re-arranged promptly -Dual enrollment opportunities are at your finger tips since we are directly across from a 'higher' institute of learning(note: I have recently enrolled in a course my sophomore year) -Honor Roll recognition is highly praised(note: I have consistently been on the honor roll for the past 8 years) -Professional and well-rounded athletes attend/attended FAMU DRS -Extracurricular activities are earned and not given on to us for satisfaction, but for praises of achieved excellence! ~miss unsilenced student 7~ ********************************************************* My motto for school is: 'The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth.'
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Posted June 25, 2007

I had the misfortune of sending my child to FAMU this past school year. It was a total waste, and it hurt even more to hear my child say that FAMU hasn't taught her anything. The communication from the administrators and teachers were horrible. It was if they had their own agenda which did not include the kids. FAMU DRS needs strong, strong leadership, and teachers that has the best interest for the kids. As much as I tried to support FAMU DRS, things would happen to turn me that much more against them. It's hare for me to recommend FAMU DRS(which I don't thing much research is going on) to anyone else. FAMU DRS should be and could be with the right leadership, the place in Tallahassee that parents would wan't their kids to get and education. But not at this time. Hats off to the few Ms Warner.
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Posted June 8, 2007

I was very disappointed in FAMU instead. As a graduate of FAMU, they are a poor representation of the University. Parental communication is limited to extracurricular activities and non academic matters. As a parent, academics are my major concern. In the beginning the school enforces a strict dress code, by the end of the year the male students are wearing their pants 3 sizes too big and the female students 3 sizes too small. FAMU will ensure that your child performs at an average level, but ask yourselves in todays society, is average good enough for our children? Don't make the mistake I made. I will have to spend the entire summer teaching my child skills instead do reinforcing skills he should have learned this school year.
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Posted April 26, 2007

This year was a lot different for my two daughters, But I did enjoy them being at FAMU DRS this year. The classrooms are smaller then their past years in school,and the school is very family oriented. Next some of the teachers had bad communication with Parents. Also the administration could have been better at a lot of things they did this year. That is why I really think they can work harder next year to do better as a whole before the new school year gets here. I can say also their alot of good teachers at the school Mrs. Warner, the new math teacher Ms. Young to name a few. So keep up the good work. Angela Amos
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