Riverside Middle School

1095 Furys Ferry Road

School District

Columbia County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on April 19, 2024

It cool. I love the teachers. They are nice. Definitely recommend it. I will be sad that I will graduate. Great 3 years. I love it.
Submitted by other on January 22, 2023

Some teachers where not friendly for people with learning disabilitys, non Christans, and anyone LGBTQ. Teachers such as pam crocker and Lauren Schwamb are two teachers I had who where the worse. Crocker (8th grade) would give a cold shoulder and be rude to me when I asked for help, at one point she told me my learning disabilitys was because of parenting... Schwab yelled at the class and the students had to teach each other or learn online, she would stop the class to yell at people talked who most of the time where teaching each other. Schwamb would also not provide help to students unless you where one of her favorites and would be visibly annoyed, along with belittleing students saying how it was our fault she acted like this.
Submitted by student on August 27, 2022

Just joined this school, no complaints. Teachers are helpful, principal and vice principal are very nice. The band director is funny, connections classes are very engaging. 10/10 school.
Submitted by other on September 27, 2018

lack of staff that knows rules for allowing access to people with handicap acces
Submitted by student on July 18, 2015

Went to this school for 6th and 7th grade and enjoyed it for the most part. The teachers are all fairly nice except for my science teacher in 6th grade, she was obviously waiting for retirement and only showed us videos and red out of textbooks and barely taught. On the other hand my 6th grade advanced math and gifted social studies teach was amazing, she made the class very fun and interactive and I always looked forward to her class. The 7th grade teachers were l very nice and touch us well as long as you actively paid attention. Starting 6th grade was very easy, the transition was very smooth, they allowed extr time in case you got lost, had teachers in the hallway to help you find your class. The school is very nice with few flaws, in the terms of the people there. My experience was very peaceful, fights were a rare only about three during my two years, non physical and the school felt with it nicely. Classic bullying was almost non existent although the gossip (for the girls at least) was vicious, as it is in most places. A close friend of mine was targeted by bullying and the school did little to stop it, the people doing it were called to the office several times and barely scoled, it took some of my other friends confronting them to get it to stop. Drug wise the school is fairly clean although in curtain groups there was a lot of talk about it but very few actually did them. The social environment is very good with nice teachers and and mostly nice students, with the few very closed off groups but those are everywhere. The dress code is very strict on the girls, with many things not really mentioned in the guide book, but if you are one of the kids that the teachers like you can get away with wearing close to anything. One thing the did bother me, a friend of mine wore blue nail polish to school and was forced to remove it because he was male even though there were no rules against it. Overall I loved this school and I hope this somewhat detailed review helps.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2014

I was not impressed with the 6th grade honors program on May 9,2014. It did not contain and thought nor pride. I expected more from a school rated 4 stars.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

My son is the Sixth grader there in RMS. It it truly a blessing to be there. Great teachers and very good disciplined school. They really follow the zero tolerance.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2013

Truly a great school! After private school where good teachers were shunned so everyone has a good marks, this was a real learning experience. Front desk: the unseen heroes always professional and with a smile. Administration: efficient and friendly, Principal is easy to reach and talk to. Teachers: fantastic and dedicated, with interesting and innovative teachings. Great opportunities for those who wants to learn, Math club (RMS was a regional winner in the Math Olympiad), interesting field trips. Quality of education is high: Duke University test on the level of college acceptance showed a multitude of 7th-graders who passed it! As parents we are very satisfied with solid knowledge our son received and often demonstrates in topics of history, Earth science, anthropology, or just good speech and writing skills. Great athletics programs: wonderful teachers are equally good coaches. During a meet at GHS one can see HS students running across the field to give a hug to their former RMS coach Mrs.Petty! They remember now she gave everyone chance to shine! Lastly, secure feeling of safe school atmosphere. My son says: "3 years in Riverside Middle were the happiest in my life!