Southeast Middle School

this school is a joke the new principle is awesome.... but the teachers and staff is a joke no parent teacher contact until its at there conventions that got to many wild children down there to teach a class my child will be moved asap

Being a military family, we are accustomed to different environments and adjust accordingly, however, I must say I wish I would have done better research on this school prior to moving to the area and enrolling my child. The school doesn't have the support of administration, my child is involved in various activities and seldom do you ever see the principle, Mrs. Whittaker attend any of them. What principle doesn't attend the awards ceremonies, holiday concerts and fairs? This is brand new to me and the PTO is a ln absolute joke. The teachers don't attend because they aren't required to do so, this is an absolute first in my child's academic setting where this is not enforced..how can parents be expected to be involved in PTO when only five teachers are involved. I will say there are some good teachers that truly care but it's hard when the children are allowed to act out with little consequence. The awards ceremony was truly sad in seeing that the adults have very little control over the children and do not enforce the rules placed forth. I saw so many infractions and the teachers (those that were there) turned their heads away from it. I have never get so negative towards a school and I caution any parent to reconsider sending your child to this school if there are at all any other options. This school needs to be audited by the district and be placed on a plan of correction. They are failing these students from my observation.

My son attends this school and I am very happy with how he as a student and his grades turn out. A honor roll student all AAP classes.

It is true, new administration lack of leadership and sincere efforts place a huge obstacle for parent involvement. On the other hand, general education for non disable kids seems to be fair while special education is mediocre. Children with disabilities are been dismissed 20 to 30 minutes prior the dismissal of non disable children. Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings are a waste of time since they are micro managed by administration (including the Special Education Director of Richland One) who make prior meetings in order control the possible expressions offered at the meeting and the potential outcome (always in favor of the district). Also, dynamic programs like Safe Routes to School were rejected by the by the principal in 2010 because "she believes her school is NOT a good candidate for this federal program", even though is open for any school in the nation regardless of location. I rate this school 2.