James Lick Middle School

How effectively does the school communicate important information (e.g., events, policies, updates) to parents?

How safe do you feel your child is at school, both physically and emotionally?

How satisfied are you with the overall quality of education your child is receiving at this school?

How well does the school provide a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students?

How satisfied are you with the extracurricular programs and activities offered at the school?

How welcoming is the school to parent involvement in school events, volunteering, and decision-making?

How well does the school support your child's social, emotional, and mental well-being?

Overall, how satisfied are you with your child's experience at this school?

What do you appreciate most about the school’s approach to supporting your child’s learning and development?

Unfortunately, there was very little I could appreciate about the school’s approach. While a few individual teachers showed kindness, the overall system did not support my child’s learning or emotional needs. The lack of consistent intervention, supervision, and follow-through made it difficult for my child to feel safe enough to learn. Any positive efforts were overshadowed by ongoing bullying issues that were never resolved despite multiple concerns being raised.

What improvements, if any, would you suggest to make the school experience better for students and parents?

The school needs a much stronger and more consistent approach to bullying prevention and intervention. Reports should be taken seriously, documented properly, and followed up with real action rather than brief verbal warnings. Students also need better emotional-health support, more supervision during unstructured times, and staff who are trained to recognize and respond to harassment. Clear communication with parents and transparency about how incidents are handled would go a long way toward rebuilding trust and ensuring students feel protected.