My daughter attends this school and loves it. Yes the school has gone through some drastic changes in administration over the past few years but I feel that the overall quality of education has not changed. As for the parent, complaining about fast food for lunch, they did not have to order their child
... Read more a lunch everyday. Why not send a 'healthy' lunch if they did not want to get anything off the menu. There are 'healthy' things listed on the lunch menu. As far as snack or break time, any school is going to offer junk food and sodas, just look around!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
Our experience with this school has been quite disappointing. We were looking for a more Christian like environment and found that it just wasn't there . This year my daughter has had to eat unhealthy fast food. For break, the school offers junk food and sodas. But the quality of communication is not
... Read more good at all. For the high cost of attending there, we just expected more. Plus, we feel our daughter wasn't getting the challenge she needed. She has been bored and frustrated from the start! We will not attend next year. Read less
NMA has undergone many changes recently. NMA teachers ARE expected to do a lot for little pay. The administration needs to be closely monitored and possibly revamped. However, I believe a large majority of the faculty and staff there are there for the soul purpose of Christian education and sharing
... Read more the love of the Lord with children. These things and your child's eternity should not even be MINUTELY compared to public school? NMA is not perfect. Let me know when the perfect school is found. NMA has hills and valleys just like any other school or organization - I think thats the way the Lord Himself allows it for a reason. Do you grow and mature when the path you're walking is all a piece of pie and everything is easy? In fact God never said the road would always be easy! Prayer is the best answer! Good job NMA! Read less
Posted by a other on 02/12/09
Northside Methodist Academy is an outstanding Christian school. Having been involved in the school for the last 10 years, we have seen God working in the good times and in the trying times. We know that He will continue to bless the dedicated faculty as they continue to provide a quality Christian education
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Posted by a parent on 12/26/08
I would not recommend this school and its not grade A. Students are allowed to act any way they want to and get no disciplinary action for their actions. Also, its not grade A because it can't even keep its faculty. A school that has such a high turn over in teachers and even the minister left is hardly
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
Northside is a great school. Although they are having some transition at this time, it is still a 'grade A' school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/08
I have been affilated with NMA for over ten years now as a teacher, parent, and currently as a public school teacher. My children are currently in the elementary grades and I am very pleased with the Biblical world view and academic education they are receiving. As a public school educator it is very
... Read more evident that no school is perfect. As long as we can afford it, and continue to receive this type of instruction for our children, they will continue to attend NMA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I would say the school is a little unorganized and has a lot of staff issues. The year before the Principal was let go who was there for 20 or more years. Ever since this the school has been in a chaotic mode. I would just ask questions and dont be sold on 'we are a Christian school first' philosphy
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
I have been affiliated with NMA for two years and came in during the transition. The focus of the school has been clearly defined by the administration. Their plans are to become a Christian school first and foremost, then focus on academics second, and finally continue to compete as athletically in
... Read more the Alabama Christian Education Association. This year our sports programs have continued to thrive with junior high volleyball taking first place in the state and senior high volleyball finishing a tight second. Our basketball program has won numerous state titles and continues to shine. We are having good seasons in baseball and softball and look forward to returning to state playoffs in May. Read less
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Dothan schools — Northside Methodist Academy is located at 2600 Redmond Rd, Dothan AL 36303. 2600 Redmond Rd is in the 36303 ZIP code in Dothan, AL Northside Methodist Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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