Voted in the Newsweek Magazine for the 3rd. year in a row in the top 10% of the schools in the nation.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
I think the school is way over crowded. My daughter hated going every morning, because she said there were too many clicks at the school. I eventually moved her to a new school were she loves going and the kids and staff are more friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
I graduated from BJHS in 2007 and feel that I had a very well-rounded high school experience. I was able to take advantage of honors classes and AP courses that paved the way for my success in college As some other reviews have mentioned, most students do choose to take advantage of advanced college-prep
... Read more courses. I did feel obligated to take AP classes. However, if it were not for the expectation to do so, and the high standard of excellence, I would never have known my potential. After taking academically demanding classes at BJHS, transitioning to college level classes was no big deal. The teachers are amazing and most have master s degrees. Bob Jones has very highly qualified teaching staff, and National Board Certified teachers in all departments. . BJHS has a variety of electives to choose from, so that students can explore their interests. The after school activities for clubs and sports are almost overwhelming in the number of things a student can get involved in. There enough things to get involved in at BJHS, that there is a niche somewhere for every students to fit in! Madison City does need to build another high school because of overcrowding, and I believe that plans are in the works. When I attended we had approximately 1,500 students and now the numbers are closer to 2,000. (At one point there was an attempt to make staircases either up-only or down-only to control the traffic.) My favorite classes at BJHS were Physics with Mr. Duvall (former engineer turned educator), Choir with Mr. Fields, AP English with Mrs. Boggs, and Calculus with Ms. Tartar(she could probably make a pet rock be able to understand the material because she was so good at teaching)! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/13/09
School excels in all areas. In the Academic field, in the arts and in athletics. All areas are nationally recognized.
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Posted by a parent on 07/22/09
The school has great teachers, exept for a select few, and an excellent office staff. The student's all have high GPA's which makes it hard to get a good class ranking. The majority of the kids are snobby and close minded, it's not easy to make friends due to everyone belonging to a clique. The halls
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Posted by a student on 11/14/08
I currently go to this school and overall it's pretty good. Every single teacher I've had at BJHS, with the exception of one I had last year, have been great! Mr. Parker is a great principal and does a great job at running the school. The only complaint I have is that it's so overcrowded! We have
... Read more a little over 2,000 kids now- way too many! So please, people of Madison, I beg you to pay the taxes they keep asking you to pay so we'll have money to build more schools that you keep refusing to pay, because you're killing all of us students! We have no room in the hallways! (I once had a near-death experience trying to get up a stairwell in a traffic jam- and believe me, we have traffic jams all the time!). Read less
Posted by a student on 11/08/08
As a parent of 2 BJHS students, I have to give the school 5 stars. Mr. Parker is a wonderful commander and chief, the kids love him. My husband is retired military so my kids have been to several schools in the United States and I can honestly say Bob Jones High School is the best. I love the diversity
... Read more of the student body which allows my kids to learn about many cultures. The AP classes are some of the best in the state. If moving to the Huntsville/Madison area, there is no question BJHS should be considered if you want a high quality education for your students. The sports programs aren't too shabby either. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
By some of the student reviews, it seems like BJHS could focus more on spelling. :-) With that aside, I am very pleased with the academic focus of the school. The course selections are beyond anything I thought could be possible in a high school. The Principle, Mr. Parker, has a wonderful command
... Read more of the student body. No school is perfect, but BJHS comes pretty close to perfection. The only drawback I can see is the size. Too many students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
this school does not have muh of a population problem contrary to your beleifs. it is one of the best schools i have ever been to. and i have been to many highschools.
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Posted by a student on 08/23/08
This school is in the top 5% of public high schools in the country and offers some excellent programs: Engineering, Science Olympiad, lots of honors and AP courses, computer science, many language and art courses, and a culinary program. The principal of record is nothing to write home about, but he
... Read more has a very active team that maintains discipline and commands a healthy respect from the student body. The band and chorus program are exceptional and there is a drama program with backstage emphasis. The mass communications program is excellent with a contest for the best video that offers future You Tubers with great material. This is the only high school in the city of Madison and has a large student body. There is an excellent Literary Magazine, Newspaper and Yearbook. A wide variety of clubs and sports are available. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Astronomy, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Life Skills
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Psychology
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Madison schools — Bob Jones High School is located at 650 Hughes Rd, Madison AL 35758. 650 Hughes Rd is in the 35758 ZIP code in Madison, AL The school district for Bob Jones High School is the Madison City School District. Bob Jones High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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