Olympic Middle School

800 East K Street

School District

Shelton
Grade

5-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 13, 2017

Our student was new to the district in 6th grade. Very tough transition. I did not know it would be so hard to communicate to teachers! FYI - The best ways to get communication is by going directly to the teacher in the morning and by email. Our kid is very smart, is responsible and never had an issue with homework. He is very shy. I have learned the shy GOOD kids get missed. The school offers quarterly incentives and they get to go on fun trips. To do this they earn, Seals. I was surprised to learn my son didn't get enough to go on the first trip. I thought, wow there must be a problem, nobody has contacted me, conferences went great, what's going on? Found out from 3 teachers, that they didn't "know that he was interested in seals". That took me by surprise. I thought this was a system that was equal. I told the teacher my son said that other kids that mouth off or are rude in class also receive seals. His science teacher acknowledged it's not a fair system. So now my kid has a complex. There is an English teacher that is great in 6th grade, MS. Conkling. She has been the most communicative and has helped my son grow. Another real bummer for me is they don't like volunteers. I've never been to a school where they didn't need or want them. They say they do but when you ask it's 4x a year and I've only been called once. I believe in keeping the families connected not shut out. Keep our community United people! For those who work full-time, I think think this school has a lot of improvement to do to keep you informed and make sure your child is feeling welcomed and fully educated. I found out our son is a little behind in math. I asked his math help teacher was he has him working on, he said Kahn Academy! I was shocked. He has 12 students in his class and puts them on an elementary grade computer program. I said, so they get one on one help? He replied if they need it. I know that EVERY student should get the opportunity to receive one on one especially in a class of twelve. Where's the teacher and student relationship here, the trust? I recommend, if you can, find another middle school. I've heard great things about Pioneer and Grapeview. Best of luck to us all. I hope this school improves.
Submitted by teacher on June 06, 2013

Most of the teachers don't even teach and I have to help kids often. Every kid I've talked to feels like the vice principal is out to get them and that she gives unneeded punishments They tell us to follow the P.O.W.E.R standards when they don't!
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2011

OMS is blessed with some outstanding teachers. Under the guidance of one of our district's most effective principals, this school really does a middle school model. Kids aren't allowed to fall through the cracks, high expectations are visible everywhere, and everyone works hard. I really appreciate those sainted souls who like working with this age group - it's not easy.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2010

the teachers know nothing about their students and when parents want to volunteer at school they are never called back . the parents want to be involved but the school wont accept parents as volunteers. the teachers dont recognize students with high ability levels they ignore them and only work with the students that nees help
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2008

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