Quincy Jr High School

3
9 reviews
Grades
6-8
Students
1431
Type
Public
100 South 14th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073

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Recent alum of this school. I attended for the last part of 7th and all of 8th. For the most part this school is pretty decent. Definitely leaps and bounds above the high school, which completely sucks. I missed my old school a ton because this school didn't feel all to welcoming at first because I was the new kid from Missouri during a covid year. My main problem is how they deal with bullying and the amount of fights. The local police department had to get involved because there were too many fights. As for dealing with bullying, they don't. Especially if that bully is a teacher. I have severe PTSD and it was not handled well. When I had a teacher picking on me about it and told my dean he yelled in my face, knowing full well that it would trigger a panic attack. Some kids pick on/bully special needs kids. The saving grace of this school is the fact that the bad teachers are few and far between. These teachers are known and not well liked, even by other teachers. I loved my seventh grade permanent sub for science and eighth grade communication arts teachers. By far some of the best teachers I've ever had, which is say a lot because I have moved a ton and therefore been to quite a few schools. I still talk to these teachers on a regular basis. Overall just don't live in Quincy. This school is the best you get for public schools, I can't speak on the private schools.
Posted by a community member on 4/1/2023
QJHS is a dump. Their food is very nasty. Some kids make fun of kids with special needs. Would NOT recommend.
Posted by a student on 11/11/2022
I have a special education student and this school has bent over backward to accomodate his needs. I'm thrilled.
Posted by a parent on 2/19/2017
My son started at QJHS this year after years in the Catholic system in Quincy. He has blossomed so far this year and is enjoying school a lot more than he has in the past. One reason is he is able to take "honors" classes, which challenge him. Also, he enjoys the fact it's a bigger campus, but still has the "teams" that make him feel part of a family.As a parent, I like the fact I can access his grades at anytime and can easily email his teachers.
Posted by a community member on 9/15/2015
Our daughter has always had to have extra help in accordance with her IEP. In the past I felt she wasn't progressing. When she came to QJHS things changed. I was pleasantly surprised how much better she is doing at QJHS. She is thriving and now on honor roll. From the time my son was there and now with my daughter I have always had positive experiences with the teachers. As far as disruptive students, we have tied our teachers hands where disciplined is involved so what do we expect. It all starts at home with teaching your children to respect authority. It is sad the large number of parents that aren't involved in their child's school life. Teaching is a thankless job.
Posted by a parent on 11/21/2014
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Quincy schools - Quincy Jr High School is located at 100 South 14th Street, Quincy IL 62301. Quincy Jr High School is in the Quincy School District 172. Quincy Jr High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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