I am a grandparent to two boys at MHBS. Last year was first experience. Christians parents, children and teachers. God Bless You MHBS
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Posted by a other on 08/21/09
I am a former student, and not very proud to say so. I went to Mars Hill from k-8, and I am so happy that I made the decision to go to a public school. If I hadn't switched, I don't know where I would be today. When I entered High School in the public system, I was behind on Math and English. So any
... Read more of you who question the academics, go figure. Also, the school doesn't even have an exit exam like most high schools do.. what would one have to say about this? The SAT tests are all old, and not updated, and there is not much offered like there is in the public system. It's also true about fitting a certain mold to be accepted. I feel like it's a little conformist society within itself. Kids wont get an opportunity to branch out unless they leave the school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/15/09
My children are graduates of Mars Hill and we as parents feel l very blessed that we were able to send them for 12 years.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/09
I am a former student, with children two children that have finished at Mars Hill and one that we pulled. I can say that if you aren't someone then don't bother. I have two students with learning difficulties and they not only disregard but they try and run you off. Kenny Barfield has been a big disappointment,
... Read more he preaches one thing and does another. My children weren't prepared for college, the teachers spoon-feed the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
As a recent graduate, I must agree somewhat with the negative reviews of the school. Mars Hill was a place all about having connections with the right people. The choices of electives were extremely poor. Looking back, it would have been best if I had left MH after middle school and experienced high
... Read more school at a real school. Mars Hill is going down hill fast. Pardon the pun. The Kenny Barfield/Laurie Mitchell administration is the reason. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/27/08
I am a Mars Hill parent and just wanted to point out a few things to all those who in their ratings have questioned the sheltered environment and lack of academic offerings. Yes, you are exactly right , MH offers a sheltered environment and by the way, I have never seen a graduate that suffered dramatic
... Read more effects from 'cultural shock'. Our culture today is awful and I am grateful to have a school where my kids can be 'shocked' when it comes to what the world has to offer. Secondly, to those who have posted that MH does not offer as much academically as do the public schools. For you, three words...check the scores! MH continues to outscore every private and public schools in the Florence area including Lauderdale and Colbert county on the ACT and SAT. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
I have a child at Mars Hill but am also a former student. We have been very pleased with the teachers and principal. We like the way the parents all work together and feel more like a family. We feel like it is a safe trusting enviroment when our children have to be away from us all day.
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
If i had it to do over my child would have never when to that school, because the other students with connections were given special treatment, it's not what you know but who you know, only good thing i can say was the lunches were catered and hot, not worth the money, way behind in teaching standards,
... Read more and could care less if your child gets it or not. Ok if you are a baseball, or soccer, basketball, tennis, golf player. Sad! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/07
Aa a former student I must say that Mars Hill very well prepared me for college and even graduate school. It is a sheltered environment and I say 'Thanks for to my parents for sheltering me!'. I learned enough of the 'real world' on my own. Like any school students have to reach out to be challenged
... Read more or particiapte in extracurricular activities. There were and are challenging activities such as debate that you find in few public schools. Excellent school in a world of non-praying, trooubled schools. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/02/07
As a past student of Mars Hill I find that the academics are not very challenging and have not in any way prepared me for what I faced in college or life for that matter. If you are looking for a safe, sheltered environment where your children will learn to think inside a box, then this is the school
... Read more for you. Having said that, the teachers really are amazing, caring people, but they almost help out the students too much. Read less
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Florence schools — Mars Hill Bible School is located at 698 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence AL 35630. 698 Cox Creek Pkwy is in the 35630 ZIP code in Florence, AL Mars Hill Bible School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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