The school has some great teachers, and a few that need to be removed. If your child has a disability, you can expect to be labeled as a 'trouble maker' if you insist that your child's right are respected and protected. Honors only go to those at the top 5% of the class. If your child has straight
... Read more A's, but doesn't take the AP classes, you can expect your child to be tossed about like trash. There is no respect for parents at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
Ever since powerschool was a resource to parents, they have become more involved with the school. I believe that Mary Persons connects with parents as well as students quite efficiently through the internet. Parental involvement motivates the students to excel. Although there are some 'dud teachers'there
... Read more are a lot of really great teachers. It has a wide variety of people and a unique social environment, but is very clique-ish. The staff is a bit unorganized, but they get the job done. They often tend to focus on the rule book more than the text book. Mary Persons is okay, but brace yourself for the small town atmosphere. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/08/07
I am a current student at MPHS and I thoroughly enjoy attending Mary Persons. While, yes...the administration could use a little bit of work, the teachers overall are wonderful. I think that they really do care(and I KNOW they care) and they will do anything to help the students succeed in their classroom.
... Read more There are many different extracurricular activities offered(we have a GREAT sports program) and the fine arts classes are awesome too! I think, overall, MPHS is a wonderful school, but with a small-town atmosphere. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/16/07
I have two children that graduated from Mary Persons High School. They have both been well prepared for college. They seemed to be the most prepared in English and history and both have even considered careers in education. Many of the students from surrounding private schools have transferred to Mary
... Read more Persons because of its reputation in the classroom as well as in sports. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/07
As a graduate of Mary Persons High School in 1991, I would have to say that the education system in Monroe County is above average if not of the highest quality. The Teachers are very open and willing to work with Students who are willing to put forth the effort to learn. The school also works hard to
... Read more build and maintain relationships with the parents of the students so there is interaction at all levels. I would say that I have accomplished alot due to the education I received at Mary Persons. Some of the teachers were aggrevations at time, but as a student you will have that perception until you realize those teachers are the ones that challenge you the most. These teachers are great since most of the teachers I have had have gone on to achieve their PHD's, that tells me they are devoted to the learning process. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/25/06
I am a former student of MPHS. I have also been a substitute teacher for nearby counties. The quality of education at Mary Persons rates better than most all other schools I have seen. As a student, the teachers prepared me very well for college. The problem, like in most schools, is with the students.
... Read more The kids who WANT to learn, will; the ones who goof off,...will not! There are many extra-curricular activities to get involved in. The football team recieves a lot of recognition, but that is what happens in small towns with good football teams. I have one piece of advice for parents looking for schools to send there kids to. Be involved in your child's education. That is the biggest difference in A+ students, and D- students. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/08/06
As a former teacher at Mary Persons High School, I feel the quality of the academic programs offered is quite good. Students graduating are well prepared for college or whatever their future holds. There are a wide variety of extracurricular activities to get involved with. From any sport to music
... Read more and art. Parents are pretty involved for the most part. The parents in Forsyth were very supportive. I taught at MP during my 4th and 5th years teaching. If we ever moved back to Forsyth, I would certainly try to go back to MP to teach, and my own children would go through the Monroe Couty Schools. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/16/06
As a former student, I would have to say that overall, Mary Persons is a great school! I think that most any public school you visit now (and probably private schools, too) have strict dress code rules, place alot of emphasis on sports, or have some issue of their own. Yes, Mary Persons is guilty of
... Read more both of those things. But is that so bad? I personally feel like being involved in your school is a good thing, and if dress code helps lower violence and/or class disruptions, why not enforce it? The academics at Mary Persons are definitely alot higher than those of the Bibb County public schools. I feel like I was adequately prepared for the 'real world' & for college after graduating from Mary Persons. I would recommend the school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/21/06
Notice the negative comments given are from students. I am an adult who has dealt with other counties and would say quite sincerely that Mary Persons is definitely a great school. They are very concerned with academics and teaching these kids to be good citizens. The school is full of very experienced
... Read more and qualified teachers who do their job every day. I have three children in this school system and they are in a learning environment, not witnessing constant discipline problems as they did in other school districts. Yes, you are expected to be in dress code; yes, you are expected to act in a civil manner; yes, we love our sports, but there is a whole lot of genuinely great teaching happening!! We are one of 5 districts in Georgia to have district accreditation. That alone should tell you something!! Parents, your kids would benefit greatly in this school district. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/10/05
I feel that Mary Persons High School is a great high school and encourage parents to considering allowing their children to attend. I completely disagree with the comment that 'The teachers are not good at teaching', and the comment, 'the teachers don't do a very good job preparing students for graduation
... Read more test'. As a former student I can honestly say that most of the teachers do an excellent job at teaching students the information that is neccesary for their future. The teachers do an amazing job preparing students for the graduation test. Our school is above average in all areas. Mary Persons is a school that encourages students to get involved in extracurricular activty but focus on academics. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.
Student enrollment:
1,135
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
11
Number of classrooms:
55
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Forsyth schools — Mary Persons High School is located at 300 Montpelier Ave, Forsyth GA 31029. 300 Montpelier Ave is in the 31029 ZIP code in Forsyth, GA The school district for Mary Persons High School is the Monroe County School District. Mary Persons High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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