Bayshore Middle School

834 LEONARDVILLE ROAD

School District

Middletown Township Public
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 26, 2017

The new principal and VP have made a big difference. Bayshore is a big school, and it offers a lot-lots of sports and clubs and activities. My daughter's teachers have been enthusiastic, caring, and innovative. They work with a lot of new technology and media and are all very approachable. We are really happy with Bayshore! Middle school is a tough time socially, but they do address bullying and other issues through lots of character assemblies and always keeping the conversation open.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2016

I noticed there were reviews written from a few years ago and decided to write an updated one. From what I understand the previous Principal did not do a very good job. However, she has been gone at least 3 years, and from my son's 3 years here, the new one is wonderful, as is the Vice Principal. They get involved, they listen, and not sure where the attendance of 21 students came from, but there are 600-700, and they know my son's name (No, not from misbehaving). Except for 1 Spanish teacher (the other my son really likes), I have nothing negative to say about the teachers either. He's in 8th grade now, and is loving it. This is a wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2014

Pathetic school Kids will sag their pants most of the time Kids tend to harass you And kids will be emontial half of the time Glad I left
Submitted by other on March 06, 2014

As a current BMS student, these comments seem to be superfluously harsh. With a new vice-principal as well as a new principal, the school has changed a great deal. With the one year I've had with the former principal and vice-principal, the middle school has a completely new atmosphere. Students are greeted every morning by the enthusiastic vice principal, and teachers are open to all students making it their priority to make sure the student has a better understanding of topics covered in class. From a high honor roll student's perspective, whatever effort you put into your subjects is what you get out.This is how I've managed to become accepted into all offered honors classes and the highschool level world language . As far as bullying, we're jumping in with two feet to solve this issue. It's key to realize that any decisions the student chooses to make when it comes to making new friends is how their reputation will be reflected upon. Also, there's a variety of after school sports, activities, and clubs however, our technology has a range of pros and cons. My happiness with the school is high, but once events like cyber-bullying are put to an end I'll be 100% pleased.
Submitted by other on September 04, 2013

As a former student I can say that the school is plagued with bullies and drugs. Teachers have problems controlling kids and spend most of their time disciplining the bad students instead of acknowledging the good students. With that said there are some excellent teachers that are fun and get you interested in the subject. As of this year a lot has will be different in the school as the principal is retiring the vice principal took a new job and lots of teachers retired. I wouldn't be surprised if the school underwent change in the next year.
Submitted by other on September 28, 2011

Bayshore Middle School has a rigorous curriculum, but too bad the harassment has to ruin it. Some of the tactics in this school are just preposterous. SOME of the teachers are qualified and can handle bullying but not all of them! That is the problem among this school and if it doesn't fix it, something detrimental is going to happen to the school. As seen in many of the comments, Bayshore is a horrific school. There are instances you see of LGBT harassment and sometimes even racism. One year a kid spontaneously tackles another in the cafeteria. Bayshore does nothing to fix it. It's a misfortune, the school has a beautiful layout, but sadly, it must be destroyed by the incompetent and heartless.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2011

I have had the pleasure of having my son in Bayshore Middle school for 3 years. It has been a very positive experience. Most of the teachers and staff are caring and guide young teens with the nessesary amount of supervision and freedom they need. Involved parents can really get a feel for how wonderful the school is by getting to know the students and teaching/admin staff and support staff that are available in person or by email every school day. My son was allowed to grow socially and emotionally in a natural school setting without too much conflict. There were bully's but my sons friends each took the time to stick up for each other or brought it to the attention of professional staff at this school. All issues were resolved within days of any issue. I would recommend this school to any parent, but would definatly encourage participation in activities for students as well as parents. This school helps your young teen in preparing for High school where challenges and negativity can be handled by them because they have had help in most issues already. GREAT teacher/Staff support! Parents get involved in a positive way...it only helps build a better school/community.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2011

This school is a disgrace! My son just finished 8th grade this week, and THANK GOD we no longer have to deal with it. Bullying is the rule there, and when brought to the principle or vice principals attention, nothing is done. Meetings with teachers etc, are done ONLY during school hours which means parents must take time off from work. Try to FIND a teacher or anyone else at the school after 3 pm? impossible. I have 2 older children and delt with two other school districts, so I know how things are run elsewhere. I am so happy to be done with this excuse of a school,
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2011

I have had two children attend this school .There is rampant bullying, apathetic teachers tenured teachers and a principal that is completely ineffective and long overdue for replacement. There is no indication that any of these issues are being addressed so if avoidable do not enroll your child in this Middle School. Btw the gym activity consists of students playing Wii Dance for the entire gym period while the teachers stand in a conversational cluster with their backs to the students. It's beyond incompetence.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2010

My son has attended bayshore now for 2 years and he has been plagued with teachers who do not care, but on the other hand he has had some wonderful teachers. The school has many issues with drugs and bullies. I am not impressed with it at all. Most teachers will not make an effort to contact you if something is going wrong with your child. The general theme seems to be they are old enough to be responsible for themselves. Well sorry I feel my 11,12,13 year old needs more guidance than that. If you make yourself known in the building you have a better shot of your child not getting lost in all the trouble, but they don't actually advertise what you can do to be there. All in all I really don't care for the school.
Submitted by student on March 06, 2010

As a student at bayshore i personally find my career at Bayshore terrible. The teachers are very unhelpful. The school is filled with problems and bullies. Our guidence counslers are useless. My grades have went down since I began. I do not like this school at all I can not wait until I leave
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