I think the uniform is a bad idea the children walk around following different rules.They should have some freedom.Back then when I was in school we did not wear uniform you wore what you had and thats what you wore.I think for higher test scores teachers should spend more time teaching and explaining
... Read more the lesson instead of stacks of work to do to keep them working while they sit around at their desk. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/09
I think the uniform policy is a good idea. But, I think they should ease up a little.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/07
My children started in this school district four years ago. We have only encountered problems with the dress code as of this year. The school has a great academic program but with so much focus on the dress code I do not believe that they are getting as good of an education as they received in the passed
... Read more school years. Is not learning what school is all about? I think that once teachers and principals figure out where the priorities are the school will be much improved and student morale will increase. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/06
As a former graduate of Watson Chapel and now a parent of a WC student, I believe that the school is doing an excellent job in providing our children with a quality education. About 95% of the time, the parents that are complaining are not involved at Watson Chapel in a positive way. Have they volunteered
... Read more to help at school, are they members of the PTA Organization, Are they involved with the activities outside of academic: like sporting events, plays put on by the drama department... these are just a few things... If they were involved, they would notice that there are reasons that rules are being reinforced. There are dress code rules for almost every job in America! It seems to me and the majority of the decent people at Chapel, that the majority of the 'complainers' at Chapel are those people that need to get a grip on reality! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/06
I graduated from Watson Chapel and wore uniforms. The rules weren't as strict then...but they should have been. Wearing uniforms didn't restrict my ability to do my work, concentrate in class, or fit in with my classmates. If anything, it helped. I am an employee at WC and can honestly tell you that
... Read more this year has been a dream compared to the past three that I've been here. After the first week, the uniform battles have been down to almost nothing. The students seem to be more relaxed with each other and we can clearly distinguish High School from Junior High students. The teachers work extremely hard for YOUR students and don't deserve the backlashing they are receiving from parents who won't work with us. We strongly encourage parents to come talk with us. Let's work together so that your children can have an even BETTER experience at our school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/27/06
I'm a teacher in the district who sees what is going on everyday. The same kids get into trouble over and over again.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/27/06
This school is a joke. On the first day of school this year there were students sent home due to dress code violations. We're talking about things like too many buttons on a polo style shirt, and having pockets on pants where the seam is visible on the outside. If the administrators would worry
... Read more more about education, and less about seams or fabric, they might get some teaching done. How can you claim a dress code is good for education when you send 300 kids home the first week of school. You're better off sending your kids to Pine Bluff for education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/06
I believe that this school could be a great school if the principal and staff would stay focused on education and not dress codes and sending students home every day. Parent involvement is really not welcomed at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/12/06
All school have their problems, there are drugs, gangs and bad behavior at almost every school. This school has a terrific curriculim that will challenge the students. If kids try as hard on education as they did on trying to fit in, then there would be no problem. Anyone whos kid has a problem at this
... Read more school, probally, has something to do with the trouble. The principal is a great man who does not play, and does give respect to the sutdents who deserve it. He also is a great disicplinarian and a great man to talk to if your child has any problems. He has two assistants that are also helpful in almost anyway. This school does have a strict dress code, do to the falure to follow procedures by some students. The point is this is a great school, and you and your child would love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/06
Firts of all, this school is one of the best that Pine Bluff has to offer, besides White Hall. It is true this school does focus on dress code violations and they do focus on disicipline. The Principal is a great man. He is very nice and he does what he is suppose to do. All of his assitants are also
... Read more great. The principals are all working together to better education. They are working on stopping the gang violence and the drug issue. Anyway if, you want your child in this school, go ahead you won't go wrong with putting them in. Read less
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Test Year: 2009
Watson Chapel Junior High School
Watson Chapel School District 24
Arkansas
* In 2008-2009 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Pine Bluff schools — Watson Chapel Junior High School is located at 3900 Camden Rd, Pine Bluff AR 71603. 3900 Camden Rd is in the 71603 ZIP code in Pine Bluff, AR The school district for Watson Chapel Junior High School is the Watson Chapel School District 24. Watson Chapel Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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