my child go's to this school now and i say its pretty good exept for their lunches they she says that they are okay but not really good... the teachers are really nice (most of them) and they help you when you are failing or are almost there. :]
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/09
the principal is supportive and nice, even when dishing out discipline. the vice principal, however, is horrible. she screams and has this way of getting in your personal space that is very unnerving. also, to cope with crowded hallways, they came up with a rule that one could only walk in a certain
... Read more direction through the hallway. the school is basically a big square, you see. anyway, they only give you three minutes inbetween classes, and even if your next class was right next door to your first one, if it was in the 'wrong direction' you had to walk completely around, through the neighboring hallway to get to your classroom. pretty backwards, huh? needless to say i was almost always late... Read less
Posted by a student on 11/02/08
My son is an 8th grader this year and is much happier with the school atmosphere now that the attendance is down to a manageable level. Last year the school was extremely overcrowded. As a result of the downsizing, he is enjoying the 'small town' school spirit at MJH. He is a Pre-AP student and finds
... Read more the teachers challenging, interesting and supportive. Unfortunately, MJH continues to be the 'red-headed step child' of AISD with regards to athletics and equipment provided. If MJH were provided equivalent equipment as the other Jr. High's in the district (Nolan Ryan, Alvin Jr. High & Fairview Jr. High) I would have rated the school a 5. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
I would recommend this school to any student.With the excellent academics, the extracurricular activities are the icing on the cake.
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Posted by a other on 06/03/08
well there alot of fighting at this school. the school is not safe and the children are not nice. the school is over crowed and there is no room for us. as an 8th garder we are getting kick to the the annex and have alot of classes over there. this school will probalby be better next year but right now
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/08
The school is great the teachers are wonderful when it comes to the students. The only problem I have is the over crow[d]ing and the children have to carry their book with them from class to class. For my daughter that is 3 bags total, that is a lot to keep up with. The students cannot use the lockers
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
My daughter attends Manvel Jr.High overall all the teachers are very kind and concern about thier students they keep you informed only if you stay in touch with them. School could use a makeover.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
My son is in the 8th grade. So far this has been good environment for him. He seems to really enjoy the teachers and classes, especially Mr. Murphy and Mr. Ford. Thanks for your positive attitude towards the students.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
My son is in 7th grade at MJH. The teachers are caring and professional, although the school is very overcrowded right now. The teachers really work with you to help overcome problems. Although that could be because of the No Child Left Behind Act. I think for the $7,500 in property taxes we pay, the
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/07
I am a student at this school and this school isnt all that safe. The teachers are really nice and do a good job of making sure we understand everything. There is way to many kids at our school right now making it impossible for us to use our lockers because not everyone can have one. But overall this
... Read more school is good to be at and theres alot of cool kids to hang out with here. Read less
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Manvel schools — Manvel Junior High School is located at 7380 Lewis Ln, Manvel TX 77578. 7380 Lewis Ln is in the 77578 ZIP code in Manvel, TX The school district for Manvel Junior High School is the Alvin Independent School District. Manvel Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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