I went to school here and now my children are. Although the teachers have changed, the caring, kind, and wonderful atmosphere has not. We have great teachers and leaders.
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Posted by a parent on 12/31/08
Nanih Waiya is a wonderful school. I grew up here and wish that schools around the nation were more like Nanih Waiya. The teachers really care about the students. They also try their best to make learning interresting.
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Posted by a parent on 12/26/08
This is a wonderful school. The teachers are great! I have a daughter in high school and one in kindergarten-they both love it. This year they have started a choral group! If they could have more extracurricular activities it would keep our children busy and out of trouble! How about the school
... Read more board give Nanih Waiya some of the money they are using to purchase vehicles and gas for the 'board' members or upperclass people of 'louisville school' to drive around! If the county was concerned as much as the teachers and parents at Nanih Waiya, the school would be top notch!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
NW is a great school. The teacher, parent, community involvment is unbelievable. The teachers actually care about the students. I know of teachers who have actually bought coats for those students who might not have one. The school board needs to get the review organization out of the school so the
... Read more teachers can focus on teaching instead of doing paperwork. We have great teachers, they just need to be able to do their job. I never worry about the safety of my child when she is at NW. I know she will be taken care of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/08
NW school was a very good school at one time. Other children were envious of the kids that lived in the area that NW served. The school has increasingly gone downhill, due in part to family politics that surround the executive staff. The principal of NW has turned the school into a joke in Winston County.
... Read more The discipline is not there, nor is the leadership. Children are not allowed to learn, because of the constant disruption of class by the office staff. Harassment by staff members that want to stress their authority is also present. I do not recommend this school anymore. At one time it was a reputable school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
I am a student at Nanih Waiya and would just like to say I think it is a great school and I love the family atmosphere. I am really going to miss Nanih Waiya after this year. I just hope my children will be able to one day attend Nanih Waiya.
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Posted by a student on 03/27/07
I was previously a student at Nanih Waiya. Even though Nanih Waiya is a little smaller than the rest of the schools, I would have to say that in my opinion, it was one of, if not the best school in Winston County. The teachers are awesome. They're great when you need help or advice with anything. The
... Read more coaches are excellent which makes the whole athletic department awesome. Everybody gets along well. I would have to say being at Nanih Waiya was just like being at home for me. I was very blessed to be able to be a student at Nanih Waiya for the time that I was, hopefully I will be able to come back soon. I have so much respect for the teachers, principals, school helpers/workers, student body, parents, and just Nanih Waiya as a whole. It's just a great school. -Ashley- Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/27/06
Our community school is one of the best! Our teachers put forth more effort that most other teachers. The teachers, faculty, students, parents and community is like one big family out here...everyone looks out for everyone else. Our teachers go the extra mile for our kids. I am a parent and I am very
... Read more excited about my child recieving her education from NW. Our athletic deptartment is, for a small school, very strong. And as far as academics, they stress very hard to our students about the importance of scoring well on state testing. Most students do very well on those tests, mainly again because of the great teachers that we have. Once again, we are very bless with such a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/05
I absoultley love going to NW! all of my teachers would go to the moon and back if they thought it would help us in the long run. I am proud to say that i am a student at nanih waiya. we are a very cooperative student body, I have friends at other schools and they say we are so lucky to be able to go
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Posted by a student on 02/16/05
We love this school! Because of the small size (around 500 K-12) everyone knows each other. The parents are always eager to help out in anyway possible. As a whole, the teachers are willing to work with you to insure that your child has the best possible education. We are like one big family here!
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* In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
550
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
33
Number of classrooms:
30
Vocational Education
Agriculture Education, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
English
American Literature, Speech/Debate
Music
Choral, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science, Internet/Web Site
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Science
Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Gifted Students, Hearing Specialists
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Social Studies
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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.
Louisville schools — Nanih Waiya School is located at 13937 Highway 397, Louisville MS 39339. 13937 Highway 397 is in the 39339 ZIP code in Louisville, MS The school district for Nanih Waiya School is the Louisville Municipal School District. Nanih Waiya School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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