Jennings High School

This school has EXCELLENT teachers along with a QUALITY curriculum. Yes there are issues but overall this school is great. The academics are high, the Gifted program is wonderful, and class size is not overwhelming. A PTO is in the works which will only make the school better. The PTO really wants to improve communication, increase achievement, make the Positive Reward System better, and improve the playground. Achievement Test scores are good and can improve but using test scores to determine a good school is not the only way to determine if good teaching or learning is happening. Walk around the school, get a feel for what is happening in the classrooms, talk to the administration, that will give you a true picture of the quality education this school is providing. The cafeteria is too small for 600 students but this is a former high school so there is not much the administration can do about that. There is not enough recess, in my opinion, but I'm sure there is a reason, I just think that kids need to let off steam more than 10/15 minutes per day.

My daughter recently started attending Bethel Christian School. She is doing so much better than she was at her last school. She actually wants to get up everyday and go to school. She is happier and more positive about herself. The smile on her face alone as well as her incredibly wonderful grades have been the most rewarding thing for us. Thank you Bethel. Kim Hanson

Close family/community environment with a strong academic emphasis and religious atmosphere