James S. Rickards Middle School

Posted November 9, 2009

I am in 6th grade this year and i feel the school is an okay school. There are no crossing guards on dixie highway which concerns even me because there are many drivers who choose to run red lights and disobey the traffic signs. When you arrive to the school, the 6th graders are in a seperate area away from the 7th and 8th graders which I think is good because the upper grade seem to have less self disipline and would probably beat up the 6th graders. The clubs are very well organized and fun, but some of the sports have been cut( swimming, softball, and volleyball) due to budget cuts. The administrative staff is bad in my opinoin. The assistant principal blames ALL the children when something goes wrong instead of addressing the issue, they blame it on you and cut privelages.
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Posted August 18, 2009

I have been very impressed by the principal and staff at Rickards. my child loves the school and has been very successful thus far. This school goes a long way to recognize the students and I am so happy my child is here.
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Posted November 19, 2008

I also feel students need more disipline,and a strickter dress code needs to be followed. I have been on campus and heard some of the talk and seen the behavior between classes.Also I feel that the children should not be allowed to hang out at the little store on the corner,that is just screaming for trouble.My child is a new student to Rickards this year from out of state,I was really shocked that there are no crossing guards at Dixie highway and the railroad tracks,the high school down the road has one,it is very stressful trying to get my child to school,I will not allow him to cross such a busy intersection.All the teachers seem very nice and willing to help solve any problem you may be having.All in all I feel it is an ok school.
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Posted May 28, 2008

well i have to admit in the beginning of the year i was not happy..i stand corrected..my child has excelled to new heights while at this school..honor society all year...national junior honoor society..and all kinds of awards..the downside is the lack of parent involvement here..there is a lot of good members of the faculty a few loose cannons..but overall alot of support..alot of clubbs and tons of opportunities for the kids to be involved in school ann learn leadership skills..but all he families in this community who have there noses in the air about public verses privae education and shielding their children from other elements of society is what brings this school down..these people should put their children here and get more involved come and volunteer..speak up and change the things you don't like..and we woull have an a rated school every year..my child was never hurt or bullied while attending rickards..good school
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