O'Keeffe Middle School

You want to know why I give this school 5 stars? Two words, Ms.Cohan. She is my rock, my role model, and the shining star that leads me through the dark days of my middle school career. I couldn't imagine my life without her. I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for her kind words, amazing teaching, and big loving heart. I cry myself to sleep every night knowing I won't be able to see her smiling face every day in the years to come. I will always remember her not as a teacher, but as my BEST friend. Whatever you do, please just send your child to Georgia O'keeffe middle school so they can be blessed by Ms. Cohan's holy spirit. I will always love you Ms. Cohan, with all of my heart.

I feel like the teachers don't understand how to teach some students , although some teachers are pretty good

Dedicated principal and staff try hard despite funding cuts, tough kids and over-crowding. The school encourages individuality and respect, academics are good and keep striving to be better. The old parts of the building are part of the 1939 Roosevelt administration Public Works Project. Check out the beautiful Art Deco tile work, small murals and office doors that are still intact and working. There is also interesting Masonry on the side that faces the Yahara River.

I'm currently in my second year here and it's no going very well. In my first year, after graduating elementary school things changed slightly. Rules are stated clearly here and still the students disrespect the staff and break them. I don't have a problem with any school work or the teachers but the students just give me a headache. No matter how many bullying reports you fill out or harassment forms, the staff really doesn't do anything much but talk it out then everything continues. There's way too much swearing, disrespect, and labeling in this school. It's so hard for me to make even just one friend I can talk to that I know will listen and actually care. O'Keeffe isn't completely horrible, the teachers do an excellent job teaching but I am just not as comfortable in this school.

Bullying is rampant. Staff does nothing, no matter how many bullying reports are filed and meetings parents have. I'm sure there are good aspects to this school, though it is impossible to enjoy them when your child is too stressed out to focus on academics.