Chiddix Jr High School

I'm a student here, everything is amazing.

Chiddix is a quality school in Unit 5 district with a very heavy majority of seasoned teachers, making it a great institution for kids and learning. Those parents complaining about "gifted" programs are either against district policy (not this specific school), or simply the standard parent who considers their medium to high average kid "gifted" and want a school to cater to them more to drive better grades/habits. Complaining about a district policy is not a strike against a specific school, but apparently the parents aren't "gifted" either, and don't understand this. Chiddix supports smart kids just as well as any school in the district.

I had to respond to the negative comments about the lack of gifted programs, as I have found it to be entirely untrue. We've been at the school a short time, and I have already heard from a couple teachers, calling me on their weekends about what their plan is for my child to keep her challenged and engaged in the classroom. The math program for accelerated learners, in particular, is exceptional. I was so skeptical about sending my student to this school based on these reviews, but they simply aren't true. While there is no specific gifted program, teachers are addressing those special needs on an individual basis in the classroom, which to me is far better than pulling kids away from their peers into a "gifted program".

Very disappointed in the level of commitment and follow through from specific teachers, and zero assistance from principal to implement necessary change. Teachers of notoriously tough subjects should strive to create a more seamless transition from 5th to 6th grade, not make it harder than it already is. Overall huge let down for our first year here and unfortunately one bad teacher spoils the bunch for me. Maybe 7th grade will be better.