Wicksburg is one of the few K-12 schools still in existance and this is just one of the great things about our school. Because the high school and elementary is in the same location the smaller children get the opportunity to interact with the high school children. When our son tore his knee up playing
... Read more little league football we had the opportunity to see the benefit of this in action. He just happened to be in the same rehab clinic as the high school football players. During rehab they encouraged him to go and when he tried to quit due to the pain they actually rallied around him to encourage him to keep going. After that day I knew that Wicksburg had the best of the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/08
This school is one of the best schools in the area not only for the academics but the people in the community are great! I would highly consider this school for anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/08
I have 2 children that attend WHS, we moved so my children could attend WHS. So far we have only encountered one disappointing teacher in the 3rd grade. But overall my children have had a great experience at WHS.
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/07
Overall its a great school.Teacher really work together to make sure the children are safe. I hope this year will be the same. I have twin starting this year so look forward in seeing them enjoy school with such great people. I pray that my children can lighten some teacher day by give him/her a smile
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
I am looking forward to learning more about WHS. I have 1 child that has attended WHS for the past 2 yrs and another that is about to enter the school system. They're both looking forward to this school yr. The 1st year was a learning experience for me as well as my child, but we made it. My grandmother
... Read more taught school here for many years and my mother graduated from WHS, yet I don't know as much about WHS as I should. My experience so far is very positive. It seems that they are very diciplined and I'm glad to know that WHS is one on the last standing public schools that still honors prayer, the pledge of allegience and will give paddlings to students that require them (my son tested that & received one). So far, I am really enjoying WHS. I do agree about the car line, however! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
School is good. They are not very organized. The car line is hiddious!
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/07
WHS is a great school. My child has had wonderful teachers throughout the years. They have added music this year for the elementary students. The parents are very involved with the school and extracurricular activities.
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
I would like to say that WHS is a wonderful school. My daughter graduated last year and had attended WHS since starting the 1st grade. She was in the gifted program and had the opportunity in 5th grade to transfer to a larger school in the area. After touring their school for the gifted she decided
... Read more to stay at Wicksburg because in her words 'I am a person and leader in Wicksburg but I would be a number in Enterprise'. This told her father and I that we had done the correct thing by sending her to a great school with caring teachers and wonderful parent support. The band program is awesome and so are the sports programs. The student teacher ratio is great also. This is truly a wonderful community involved school to raise your children in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/06
We actually moved to this area for the school. We have been here for 4 years and think it is awesome!! I have 2 children one who really has to work hard. Every teacher he has had has given him the extra attention that he has needed to reach his goals. Wicksburg is small enough that the teachers, and
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/04
This school is as close to a Private School as you could possibly get for your child. It has been called the Houston County Private Public school often. 5 Stars for this school for Parent and facutiy involvement. Students are made to feel like one, not many. Students are well incouraged and rewarded
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* 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.
Student enrollment:
928
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
43
Vocational Education
Agriculture Education, Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed
Music
Band, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
English
Journalism
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Psychology
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Newton schools — Wicksburg School is located at 1172 S State Highway 123, Newton AL 36352. 1172 S State Highway 123 is in the 36352 ZIP code in Newton, AL The school district for Wicksburg School is the Houston County School District. Wicksburg School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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