Great school, both my children were prepared for the real world when they graduated. One was college bound and the other is vocational. Winona does a great job in preparing for the future.
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/08
my children have been to other schools besides this one and you need to know more than how to take a standardized test and wear a uniform in the real world. this school might get 'big' numbers on tests, but it's a shame their students don't learn or comprehend anything other than a hem length being
... Read more too short or a low score on a practice test. the administration seems more concerned about getting grants than educating children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/29/07
I am a junior at this school, and I participate in a lot of organizations here. I actually live outside of this district, but I come here because this is simply a great school. There are always a few teachers who may not be the best at their jobs, but most of the teachers here know their subjects very
... Read more well and are willing to do whatever is necessary to help their students learn. We have a great athletic program with a variety of sports. There are many clubs and organizations for students with different interests. We have had many graduating seniors who have gone on to find success in college and in careers. Overall, Winona is a good school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/26/07
I am a student at Winona. It is a great school! We are now a Level 5 school in 2005 which is GREAT!!! This is one of the best schools in teh world! I am a junior here and getting prepared for college is my main goal, but going to Winona makes a lot easlier the teachers care about you and help you as
... Read more much as they can. We just started school and let me tell you we waste no time! I have already had like 3 test! We r a very proud school and community. The sports r great! And of course the Winona 'Pride' Band is on the the best and largest band in Mississippi! I love this school and if you ever had to move, move to Winona! Trust me, you wounldn't regret it.We even had pro football players from this school! Go Winona!! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/14/05
I am a student at this school and if you are lookin for a good school for your kids this is the place. The staff if great the principals are cool but strict and the atheletics are great. Even though im just halfway through my school days i think it is a great institution to get students ready for college.
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Posted by a student on 06/15/05
'I am a student at this school. The academics at this school are incredible. You really get a wonderful and fulfilling education. The principal is an all around great guy. Even though he is strict, his performance here is incredible. The athletics here are also very astonishing. Even though we are a
... Read more small town, our pride shows other wise. We have more school spirit than any other school you may visit. Our football team ranked very high in the state. This past year was the best we have had yet, and we are only getting better. This year alone we had an eye-opening season of 10 won and 2 lost! If you are looking for a place that is guarenteed to get you college ready, and a place that is just flat-out fabulous is sports, Winona Secondary School is the place to be' -Hannah Read less
Posted by a student on 04/20/05
I was a student at this school at one time, but now I home-school. I was forced to leave because I became ill most of the school year. I had doctor's excuses for every time that I was absent. You would not believe what is happening in that school. . Your last name determines if you get away with
... Read more stuff or not. It is just crazy. Don't send your child to this school they won't learn a thing. I didn't... I don't even know how to do percentages. I was very unhappy there most of the teachers doesn't even care about their students. I hope that my review helped. Read less
* 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:
600
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
50
Vocational Education
Accounting, Drivers Ed, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Word Processing
English
American Literature, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Science, Desktop Publishing
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Life Skills, Mentally Challenged
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
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.
Winona schools — Winona Secondary School is located at 301 Fairground St, Winona MS 38967. 301 Fairground St is in the 38967 ZIP code in Winona, MS The school district for Winona Secondary School is the Winona School District. Winona Secondary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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