When I attended Nicholas Junior that school never made me safe. If a student was from a Single Family home like me then you were a outcast. If a student didn't wear tennis shoe and had socks that weren't too low then they called you names. When I attended Nicholas I was given disrespect and one of the
... Read more Vice Principals never did anything to stop to make me feel safe at Nicholas and all he wanted to do was kick me out of school. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/07/09
It is unfortunate that a TAKS rating is supposed to reveal the teaching at this school. Nichols teachers go the extra mile for every student. They are involved during school, in tutoring, in extra activities with the students. Nichols has a reputation of having gang issues, however, I would feel certain
... Read more the Arlington PD would say that they have as many or more calls at other campuses. Nichols has been a safe, wonderful learning environment for my child and the teachers have been a pleasure to work with over the last few years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/09
They worry about too much Discipline and not enough Academics
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
The recent TAKS failure and the increase in gang activity make this school an embarrassment to North Arlington. Too much police & discipline action to have any focus on academics. Really hope it improves soon!
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/09
The 8th grade teachers really cared about my son. Thanks he is doing much better now because of her understanding.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
My son has gone to both 7th and 8th grade at Nichols. The teachers there are great they really care about the students doing well. The Band teachers are really good. My son has really enjoyed the Gateway to technology class. He is also in all Honor classes and the school has done so much for his self
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/07
I went to Nichols Jr. High from 2004-2006 it was ok. The teachers were pretty good there but the vice principles was a little rude. She'd discipline kids for little things and made a big deal about it. Out of the 14 teachers I've had, I only like about 7 of them and even then it took a while for me to
... Read more get used to them. The teachers were very strict on rules and students after that. But, overall it's a good school Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/23/07
I currently attend Nichols Junior High and I am a straight A student and I take honor classes.Even though I'm not saying something is wrong with the school I've never had any personal bad experiences. When I moved from New Orleans it first was a little rocky and I was making A's and B's know I make
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Posted by a student on 10/15/06
Nichols jr. High is a great school. It is tah and tah grade and has great programs. Such as gateway to technology where the students learn more about technology. Also we have clubs such as art, math, and drama. Oslo choir, band, and orchestra. Also we have one of the best choirs in the district. I know
... Read more that because I happen to be in it. Anyway to sum it up Nichols Jr. High is an awesome school for your kids to go to Read less
Posted by a student on 09/19/06
I'm not a Texas native and we recently moved here from a small town in Nevada. My children were failing classes there, and within a month of being enrolled in Nichols, and Lamar, their grades had improved dramatically. As of last week, my children are not failing a single class! More importantly, they
... Read more both LOVE their schools. Their comments about their schools have included, it's great to be accepted, it's nice to be around kids who want to learn, it's great to have teachers who care, and MOM! My school ROCKS! My son is in wrestling and theater arts in addition to his academics, and my daughter's face lit up when she found she could be in drama and choir. I have found the teachers and counselors cooperative and caring. The concerts are just wonderful! I can't comment on parental involvement yet, being new, but I'm sure it's great! Read less
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Arlington schools — Nichols Junior High School is located at 2201 Ascension Blvd, Arlington TX 76006. 2201 Ascension Blvd is in the North neighborhood and 76006 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for Nichols Junior High School is the Arlington Independent School District. Nichols Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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