Coastal Middle School

4595 U.S. 80

School District

Chatham County
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 02, 2024

I attended private school all my life, but of course in another country, I was very worried about this with my daughters because I wanted them to receive the same education as me, but here in the USA private education is ridiculously expensive, so I opted for public school, nothing to complain about, my daughter is happy, the teachers are all excellent and the principal is very open to conversation, very kind, and has done a wonderful job there.I would simply have to say that they should be more strict with the dress code, sometimes I see children who go to school however they want and it's not possible, and they should put more love into the end-of-grade ceremonies, I know that not everyone can collaborate but some of us are willing to give our children an act more worthy of their effort.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2024

Two of my children attend this school, and I have been very happy with the education they are receiving. There is a dress code, but nothing that I wouldn't expect from any other school that strives for conformity and structure. The teaching/advisory staff is very engaged with both children, and willing to communicate if needed. I was fortunate to have a very positive public-school education and feel like my children are receiving the same here.
Submitted by student on January 23, 2024

The dress code is VERY strict, it's to where you can't wear jackets, if you do wear one IT HAS TO BE NAVY BLUE no blacks or any other color to wear. if you don't have money to buy a coastal jacket, they just brush you off, it gets cold sometimes and some people can't do anything about it.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2023

This is a great place. Teachers are really responsive. The principal has exceptional communication. My kid is happy and that’s saying a lot for middle school!
Submitted by student on April 26, 2022

The school is good but the students are not so good sometimes, especially in 6th grade, I am still in this school and I don't get billed but I see other kids get bullied but the teachers don't notice and if you're in a class with one bad kid everyone gets punished if that kid does something bad and there are some good things are that you could learn a lesson very quick in this school and not all kids are bad but half of them are. The busses are alright except mine is unfair because I always get into trouble for doing the exact same thing that other kids do and other kids are allowed to use profanity without getting into trouble but if say something even close to a swear word I get into trouble and the kids are rude sometimes on the bus but overall coastal is an alright school I only went here for civil engineering and to learn but I did make a lot of friends but Coastal Middle school pls read this
Submitted by student on January 18, 2022

I have been bullied at this school before and the teachers just sit there and say ignore. it is hard to around them. some kids draw weird stuff in the bathrooms. Same students also vape on and off-campus and do other drugs. Some teachers are old or somewhat out of college. counselors are not helpful in some situations. the school is OK
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2021

The principal Mrs. Schuster-Jones and the teachers are fantastic! They are super responsive and want the absolute best for all the students! So glad we choose to go to Coastal rather than a private school.
Submitted by student on August 13, 2020

absolutely horrific. i credit this school for many underlying mental health issues i have to this day. this school was almost nothing but rude and heartless to me. the principal is heartless and not understanding, most of the teachers the same way. academically i rate this school a 6/10 but on all other aspects 2/10. the only good thing i got out of this school was the chorus program which helped me get into a very well known high school in town. i don’t wish the experience i had at this school on my worst enemy and to the people who understand and have gone through what i did, i’m sorry.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2019

Horrible. My goal is to reveal to other parents what despicable things Coastal is teaching kids
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2019

This school has totally taken the joy from my vibraint child as a student.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018

My children were taught incorrect, revised history. They were taught propaganda. When I confronted the school, they lied to me. Then after I met with school officials, they actually AGAIN lied about what was discussed at the meeting.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2018

This school is fantastic. The teachers are genuine and caring. The autism program is unparalleled for public schooling. This school should be a model for other in Chatham County.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2017

I do not like the principal. I do not like the staff overall. My child is fine at the school, but he has had numerous problems. First, I received a threatening letter about his attendance, had to take a day off and "meet" with this "knowledgeable" group of nitwits. I reported this "letter" to the board and they were reprimanded. Second, my son was sent away at lunch in tears because they would not accept a check for payment towards his lunch account. Third, the language taught in 6th grade is Chinese. Good Lord, please. My kid is fluent in both German and Dutch. Let's try a language that he could use and maybe build on. Third, I just overall hate this county. Island schools are the best of the worst in this county, but to do it again, I would have never come here. If you have the unfortunate fortune of having to move to Chatham County, I suggest Private Schools. On the Island, any of the Catholic Schools or St. Andrew's. In town, again, any Catholic School, Calvary, and maybe Savannah Christian. But Savannah Christian would be my last choice. Very stuck up. If possible, live and put your children in Bryan County or Effingham County Schools. Chatham County is broken and that is coming from a product of it. They have ruined it. Don't let it ruin your children.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2017

All the prior reviews are old. Coastal has made great strides in the past five years. The school provides excellent communication with weekly emails, texts, tweets, and daily website updates. Academics are challenging. Many students leave 8th grade with high school credits. There are a wide variety of activities for all interests. The band, chorus, and athletics departments are all top notch. PTA is very active. Most of the teachers are caring. The faculty and administrative strive to offer a nurturing environment during the challenging middle school years. Discipline is strict and campus police are responsive to any issues. Both my kids have had positive experiences.