Kenmoor Middle School

So far, my student and my family's experience at KMS has been great. The staff made sure that my sixth grader transitioned well into a more rigorous traditional learning environment and have encouraged them to thrive in their studies. The teachers and staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Every day I come on campus, I am always greeted warmly despite how incredibly busy they are. They are wonderful resources, not just to students but also to families. The school clearly aims to provide a well-rounded education for all students. This shows in the different programs and clubs that they support. There are junior honor societies and debate teams for high achievers, sports for rising athletes, band/orchestra/choir/go-go band for aspiring musicians, and even a games club!The school is also highly invested in its families and community. They have numerous community members and alumni that always come back to contribute to the school. They are incredibly supportive of the PTSA and are willing to work with parents in addressing concerns. Though I only have one other school to compare, they seem to be very proactive in meeting with families when students are not doing as well academically as they should be.

My personal experience has been a wonderful experience with my interactions with students and staff. The teachers never have a problem with me sitting in on a class or taking the time to speak to me about my child. The office staff, as busy as they get, are very supportive of parents, and parent concerns and work with the parents on various activities all designed to give the students the best experience. As a parent, part of my experiences revolve around my child's experience and the ability to differentiate between problems at school versus expected problems of a pre-teen. For the most part my child has had positive experiences and any complaints that I felt needed the attention of school officials, I brought up and they were addressed. As with most educational institutions and with the rotation in and out of students and parents (and associated personalities), there are always areas of improvement. But I am beyond satisfied with my choice of Kenmoor Middle School and believe my daughter is benefiting as a student.

Pretty darn awful. I'm a student in the Talented and Gifted program and I've been here for 3 years. Bullying, thievery, and assault are common among students. Most of the teachers that I've had have made the classroom an unenjoyable environment.

I really like Kenmoor Middle School for my child. My child is part of the Talented and Gifted program. The classes are smaller and the work is challenging. They offer Chinese and high school level courses. The TAG coordinator is wonderful and TAG counselor shows they care about the kids. The school looks older and perhaps it is true that half of the kids may not care, but once the administration finds out that the kids and parents care, they try their best to make that child's life at Kenmoor successful.