Dobyns - Bennett High School

The teachers are wonderful, but unfortunately the administration isn't. With all the discipline problems in the upper grades, I had to remove both of my children. Most students at Jackson are very nice, but it was obvious that the associate principal was unwilling to take care of disrespect towards teachers and fellow students. Conversations with teachers whom were in my opinion, great women, basically ended in the fact their hands were tied and that the associate principal was rude and unapproachable.

If you are in the clique, this might be a great school. I have had issues with the staff sugar coating everything and sending back positive reviews when assessing my daughter for mental health issues. Things she had just gotten in trouble for they said she had no issue with. She went from 80% A's to about 40% at this school on subjects that I taught her from an early age, she could do simple division by first grade. They encourage her to read when that's all she wants to do. No encouragement to expand her physical health. It seems all they want is her good test scores and nothing else matters.

The bullying at this school is out of hand and no one does anything about it. When you question the school about how they’re handling it then they will retaliate and make false accusations against you. Don’t send your kids here.

Saint Dominic is the best kept secret in Kingsport! They have small class sizes and get the special attention that children need. The students learn manners, respect, and faith. Teachers are able to cater to gifted and children that need more specific focus in reading or math. The staff is wonderful and caring. Saint Dominic school is outstanding in core academics as well as the arts. They focus on the child's growth as a person and not just a test score. The kids are ready for middle school academically as well as socially. They now have fantastic after school LEGO club which will feed into robotic lessons, Daisy scouts, running club, French club, before and after school care, and summer programs. The principle, Mr. Davis will give personal tours and is wonderful to work with. The PreK program is on a waiting list because of the wonderful teachers. The teachers have found special talents in my children that would have been overlooked elsewhere. Saint Dominic's is faith based, but welcoming to all families. We have wonderful families from diverse backgrounds. The school is a special place for families to socialize, pray together, and support one another.

Do Not waste your $3k tuition to send a child here. Faculty and teachers are related and several lack qualifications and there are no additional resources available for your child. There are several questionable teachers still operating here and multiple students have left soon after starting here due to the bias and parent/child neglect.