I think Quitman is a very good school. It has problems, but every school has its problems. Some good teachers, some bad, but over all a good school. I do think the teachers and principal should listen to the kids and parents a little more when there is a problem. The school does need school spirit, teachers,
... Read more kids and parents. But that starts at the top. If the faculty does not have it, then its hard to get the kids and parents involved. I think if the students had higher school spirit, then they would be happier and the teachers would be happier. We are talking about kids. They have to grow up too fast as it is. Let them know you can have fun at school. It does not have be so rigid and by the book for kids to learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/09
I loved Quitman while I was attending it and I still do, but now that I am in college I have a different view of my school. I was not prepared for college level classes, especially in math. I find myself struggling a lot and still not being able to keep up with everyone else in my class. I don't know
... Read more how to study and I always look for the easy way out. I wasn't ever pushed to anywhere near my full potential in high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/29/09
I graduated from Quitman in 07 with a 3.8 GPA. I received multiple scholarships to college, all together granting me a full ride +. I thought I was totally prepared. I was not. Not only was I ready for the workload, I was not prepared for college level maths. I failed my trigonometry class because most
... Read more everything that was being talked about wa completely foreign to me. Now the creativity side of things. There is very little to be talked about on this subject at quitman. Having chosen a creative major (architecture) I was very under prepared in high school. The only art programs at Quitman are GT programs. The results that I saw were not that impressive. I was in no way challenged to think 'outside the box.' I feel fully prepared to work for someone else, following their direct orders and not thinking for myself. Read less
Posted by a other on 12/17/08
I moved to Quitman my seventh grade year and finished out my highschool career there. It's a great school. It has that more personal feeling than do other big schools. There are pros and cons to a small school like Quitman, but the good by far out weighs the bad. leadership of the school went downhill
... Read more a lot with Mr. Milstead left, but hopefully Mr. Shovan is turnin all that around. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/15/08
I have attended Quitman High School since I was in Kindergarten. I am very pleased with the school. I am now a senior and will be graduating at the begining of May! If you are interested in a school I would recommend Quitman! We have an amazing Basketball team! We are participating in the State Tournament
... Read more on March 17th in Lafayette! Quitman is an amazing school for children of any age! Read less
Posted by a student on 03/10/07
I started at Quitman in Kindergarten and this year is my senior year. I love my school! Previous posts talk about the bad things at Quitman, but no school is perfect. I think Mr. Shovan is a wonderful principal and leader. We have plenty of sports and clubs. There aren't any AP classes, but there is
... Read more GT Music, Art, and Academics. I am receiving a good education and I know I will be prepared for college. I think Quitman is a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/03/07
I went to quitman from k-12, and now my children are attending (elementary). There are a lot of things different, for better & for worse. Our school is bulging at the seams, the teacher/child ratio is overwhelming. This is not anything we can solve because of the size of our town. Because we are a
... Read more small town of jackson parish with very little opportunities offered to our youth however, i believe we have great people & great kids and you can't find that just anywhere. And i would like to wish (coach shovan (as his previous students know him) good luck on this new year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/06
As a graduate of the class of '05, I can honestly say that unless there are some major changes that occur at QHS,I will NOT be sending my children here. In the four years that I was in high school, I had 5 different math teachers, and I was totally unprepared for college math. I feel that the faculty
... Read more and staff didn't to all that was in their power to provide the 'top notch' education that they brag about. I hope that Mr.Shovan will be able to turn the school's focus back to academics instead of athletics and dress codes. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/11/06
I believe that QHS is one of the best schools in the area. They have faculty members that care about children and want them to succeed. A new principal, Steve Shovan, will begin this fall. He was Quitman's Vice Principal in the past, so he is not new to education. I know Steve to be an upstanding
... Read more Christian man who will be fair in the decisions he makes. He will not only have a positive impact on the students but also on the faculty. Students are going to get out of school what they put into it, and parents have a role to play in facilitating this process. After graduating from Quitman, I had no problem graduating from Louisiana Tech in Accounting with a 4.0 grade average. I owe a lot to QHS and would encourage others to attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/06
Quitman High School is a truly good school. Things could definately be changed around a little, but I do believe that Quitman High School is one of the best schools in North Louisiana. Since a new prinicpal will be leading the school starting the 2006-2007 School Year, I believe that Quitman has alot
... Read more in store. As I am a student of Quitman, I will be a sophomore this year. I look forward to starting school back. I understand where Marc (in the last post) was coming from. As seniors of 2005, they did not graduate fairly, at all. I will not even go into that... This year, and the years to come, I feel will be different. There are many kinks that will need to be worked out, and I believe they will be. Homework at Quitman is rediculous, and I believe it will be changed...for the good. Read less
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Quitman schools — Quitman School is located at 181 Wolverine Dr, Quitman LA 71268. 181 Wolverine Dr is in the 71268 ZIP code in Quitman, LA The school district for Quitman School is the Jackson Parish School District. Quitman School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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