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FORESTVILLE, Md. - Forestville Military Academy is under fire from some parents who are worried about the number of fights at the school and students who say they no longer feel safe.

The school system confirmed that fights or attacks involving students have happened this year and many have lead to students being expelled form school. But the administration says the incidents were not life-threatening and the people involved received the appropriate disciplinary action.

When asked what the final straw was for Korika Johnson, she said, "I guess when she told me a young man got his teeth kicked out."

She says the violence at the school is out of control. On multiple occasions, Johnson's 9th grade daughter said fights would break out regularly during school.

"My daughter told me last week that a girl was assaulted in the cafeteria. Nothing came home to the parents. I didn't receive anything, so I am just kind of afraid for her. I want her out of here."

Next year, Johnson's daughter will be transferring - a decision that required moving to another neighborhood. "I will pray for the ones that are left, but my daughter will not be returning here next year."

Students who attend the academy are considered cadets and follow a strict, military structure. It's why 12th grader Ikea Kelly was surprised to hear about the fighting.

"It ain't that type of school. They're very disciplined, like they get on you about the littlest thing."

A report by the school shows that the number of suspensions or expulsions due to fights are up.

"There were, in fact, a couple of incidents where students and a teacher were involved in altercation. Those students have, in fact, given the appropriate disciplinary action per the student code of conduct and the teachers are continuing to teacher there," said Tanzi West, Prince George's County Schools spokesperson.

The office of security is notified every time there are reports of violence and it's investigated through Prince George's County schools. The acting principal Dr. Rhonda Summey has been criticized for not releasing this type of information, but the school system disagrees.

"If there is an issue, she's definitely on top of it. She's definitely handling it," said West.

There are some critics who say the violence is due to the fact that the school is in transition and doesn't have the right principal to handle these types of situations. The county is in the process of finding a person to permanently fill the spot.

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