this school has been an outstanding choice for my children. we moved from the starkville public schools because we wanted our children to be in a christian environment. what we did not expect was that the academy's standard of academics was about one full grade higher than the public school. my children
... Read more were actually quite far behind academically coming from the public school. i have to admit getting them 'caught up' with the academy's standards was a challenge, but a challenge we happily undertook. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
My child has attended the school since kindergarten. He has received an excellent education in a faith-based environment. He participates in the strong band program and is on the tennis team. I am familar with many other schools, but this is the best one in this area and in many areas. He is on the
... Read more college track curriculum and has taken several advanced courses in math, etc. There are other private school choices available locally, some of which are less expensive. We are very satisfied with the caring and hard-working teachers. The coaches and band directors are good role models for our sons. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/08
The Academy has just met our expectations for the two years our children have attended. Our children have lived in several other states other than Mississippi and the Academy's curriculem is well below that of other states. My daughter who is in 9th grade is using the same book that she was taught out
... Read more of in 7th grade in Georgia. The faculty is excellent, however, the dean could be me more involved with communication with parents. Sports involvement is the Academy's strongpoint. The offer several different sports programs for all ages. My overall impression is that the Academy has self generated the impression that they are a great school. If you have attended other schools, you'll understand that they are an average school and not any better than that of a public school in other states. When they are no other options, Starkville Academy will have to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
Starkville Academy offers the most outstanding learning opportunities for the children of the Starkville area. This is a safe, Christian environment with the academic success of each student as the central focus.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
Starkville Academy offers students a wide range of academic and extra-curricula activities including classes for gifted students, drama, art, choir, band, AP courses, and sports such as tennis, golf, basketball, football, cheerleading, soccer, and baseball. It is a medium size school so students receive
... Read more excellent academic supervision which allows special needs to be identitfied and met. Many teachers have master's degrees and surpass the minimum education requirements of the state. The Academy is a Christian school but has no affiliation with any denomination. There is a general acceptance among the faculty of Christian principals and ethics, but the learning atmosphere is tolerant and progressive. Our two daughters have excelled both academically and personally while attending the Academy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/08
I think that Starkville Academy is a great school. I think that it is wonderful to go to a school where I can pray and not be punished when thinking about or saying anything about God. The teacher's are also great because they want to get to know you and try to help you as much as possible. I am an athlete
... Read more at Starkville Academy and i think that we have a wonderful acadmeic program as well. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/25/05
Starkville Academy is by far the best school in all of Starkville. SA has established a well know reputation for continuously graduating top notch students as well as top notch individuals. SA also has an excellent athletic department that is competitive year in and year out in all sports. The faculty
... Read more and staff truly value all of their students as if they were their own children. I am actually a graduate from SA, and I was one of approximately forty in my graduating class. Of that forty I know personally that four of my classmates are now lawyers and three are now medical doctors. I would say that is a fairly good indication of the type of graduates that SA produces. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/15/04
I feel that the Academy is overall a good school. The curriculum taught puts students on a level playing field with other Mississippi students. The highschool offers AP and honors subjects for most courses. In addition, remedial students can also find courses that fit their level. The teachers are
... Read more interested in each student as an individual and encourage them to excell in not only the classroom, but also in social and sporting events. As for the religion based aspect, Starkville Academy encourages the moral values that are found in the Bible. I did not feel that at any time Christianity was forced on a student or parents. I was grateful to find a school where prayers can still be said and students are allowed to say 'God' when referring to a supreme being instead of only as a curse word. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/07/04
The Academy really did not live up to our expectations. After sending our child to K and 1st grade, we decided not to continue. Several factors led to this decision. Most importantly, during our child's 1st grade the school went through a sudden shift to become an extremely conservative religious
... Read more school, which it was not when we enrolled in Kindergarden. Science textbooks are religion-based. I do not recommend anyone's children attend this school. Read less
Computer Science, Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Drama
Vocational Education
Drivers Ed, Phys Ed
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Science
Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
English
Journalism
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Statistics
Advanced Placement
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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
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
Starkville schools — Starkville Academy is located at 505 Academy Rd, Starkville MS 39759. 505 Academy Rd is in the 39759 ZIP code in Starkville, MS Starkville Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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