Gordon Gregory Middle School

Great music program. The teachers have a good relationship with the students(not like that, creeps). The only thing that I don't care for about GMS is the dating. God, kids, you're in middle school. Do you REALLY need to have another person to distract you? It also feels like the ELA classes are a bit behind. EVERY YEAR the teacher has to explain what an adverb is because the students can't remember simple things. I guess I have more of a problem with the students than the school. If you want your kid to hang out with smart, kind kids, make them join band or orchestra(not chorus, they'll hate it). The music teachers at GMS are the best teachers in the school. Avoid sports because that's all the school cares about. I could rant on forever. The announcements in the morning are as follows:Moment of reflection PledgeAnnouncements such as, "GREGORY CRUSHED THE OTHER TEAM IN A 2-1 VICTORY!!!" or"The GMS soccer team lost to___ middle school. They played an awesome game, but came up a bit short in the close game of 10-0"Yet, the band/orchestra is congratulated with no where near as much excitement. They aren't even congratulated half the time. "Yeah, so, uh, a round of applause to the orchestra for a good concert..."QUIT FOCUSING ON YOUR SPORTS LIKE THEY ARE THE BEST THING AT YOUR SCHOOL! I ASSURE YOU THEY ARE NOT.

The teachers actually care about the students and do their best to give the students the education they deserve.

My son is currently in 8th grade at Gregory Middle School (and has been there since 6th grade) and as a parent I believe this school to be excellent preparation for high school. My son is no genius, but he has never had a problem keeping up with homework and getting good grades. I don't think they get ENOUGH homework actually. The teachers are awesome and really care about the kids. The secretaries are very nice and helpful whenever I talk to any of them. Anyone who thinks this school is a meatgrinder or geared only towards academic stars must not be a hands-on parent who actively participates in their child's education. Sure, Naperville schools are known to 'push' kids a little harder, but it is only because the kids can handle it. If a child has been in the Naperville school system for years, they won't have any problems at Gregory keeping up. Kids coming into the district from other areas that might be behind might have trouble at first, but they WILL catch up with a little extra effort.

Amen. Our child is also a Gregory Middle School Survivor. If you have an Ivy League bound academic star, you will love it here. If not, even typically bright students are put through the meat grinder. Out of touch administration, snippy secretaries, unrealistic homework loads and more about cranking out volume vs. quality. Watching the graduation ceremonies only cemented this opinion. If you have a child with special needs, this is the WORST place you could ever place your child.