I think Holbrook has one of the worse school systems. My child has been at the school for 3 years, luckily this is his last year. He will be transfering out of the Holbrook school system totally. Each year his teachers get worse and worse, especially at the South School.
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/05
Both my sons have been in the Holbrook schools,1 graduated with honors & the other is currently a student. I have seen alot of changes. The best thing that happened to the South was the hiring of Mr. Bray. He has high expectaions of his teachers and a determination to see that the students recieve the
... Read more academics they need to improve the MCAS scores. Students recite a 'no taunting pledge' each morning. Bullying is not tolerated. He is highly respected by staff, parents & students. He attends every parent group. He encourages the staff to do after school activities. The inside of the South may be old, but it is clean and orginized. Yes, the high school needs to pull it's act together. And with the taxes we pay, there is no excuse. Credit needs to go where it's due. The South & our kids were given a gift, Mr. Bray. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/05
I go to the South School myself,in fourth grade,and I think that the academic programs are great,the teachers really work hard to give us quality education.The teachers don't just teach,but they are always there for advice and help w/ personal problems.The extacurricular activities are great,so many
... Read more to choose from!The music is great,the schools can't afford strings,but the instruments are still great! Parent involvement is decent, and the schools cleanliness is good. I say South School is the model school! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/23/05
I was very dissapointed to see the shape of the when I recently moved to Holbrook and enrolled my child. Although the teachers and staff were wonderful, it must be hard when working in such a dump( for lack of a better word). I am curious to see where my tax dollars will go in the town of Holbrook because
... Read more it is obviously apparent they haven't been going towards any of the schools! This town needs to provide a better place for children to learn and a better place for teachers to teach! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/05
I may agree w/ S.C. about one thing...that the school is old & needs much updating, but when it comes up for a vote; where are the concerned people then? South does what it has to do. The teachers & principal are wonderful. Mr. 'E' makes the children feel comfortable & is very interested in their education.
... Read more The teachers I have encountered will stay later than expected to teach, keep you informed about your child, etc. I have seen many schools in many towns w/ no fencing. It would be great safety wise, but again, a cost issue. In this day & age w/ both parents working f/t, it's difficult to get as involved as you'd wish. But Open House at the school was crowded to capcity, Grandparent's Lunch had over 250 people! The building may be crumbling, but the enthusiasm of educators is not!....A.H. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/04
There is no interest for make this school better, kids and parents are tired to hear that the school does not have money for anything. It is a shame to see the gym; Many teachers should have a review for their behavior towards the students. Parents are not involved in any activities. Performances
... Read more are in the gym, place that does not motivate the students to perform and show their talents. Art? In a corner of the cafeteria. Computers? What computers classes? The students know a lot more than the teachers. This school does not even have a secure place for the kids to play outside during summer time. The place is totally open with no fences or protection. Parking, parents need to park two or three blocks away, there is not enough parking. Transportation, I would say this is the only good thing this school provides. Drivers are always on time. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
352
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
30
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Special Education
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Holbrook schools — South School is located at 719 S Franklin St, Holbrook MA 02343. 719 S Franklin St is in the 02343 ZIP code in Holbrook, MA The school district for South School is the Holbrook Public School District. South School is a Public school that serves grade levels 4 - 6.
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