Prattville Junior High School

<b>ADMISTRATION IS HORRIBLE!!!<b> my child was an 8th grader at PJHS. My daughter was bullied for MONTHS at school and on the bus!! The 8th grade assistant principal had no interest in me trying to report what was going on!! PLEASE HEED ALL THE REAL PARENT REVIEWS AND STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL!! I had to stay until the completion of my job but I cant wait to get away from this school and have no interest in sending my children to another Prattville School. I too was lead to believe this was a good school. My child was also harnessed by a teacher and nothing was done! The principal at this school is now the superintendent of the school district so ... there you go! I know there is no hope!! My child had finished her lunch and proceeded to read a book and was told by the teacher who was harassing her to stop reading or she would be wrote up!! WHO DOES THAT! My child stayed in fear everyday she went to school. If by some horrible chance you have to send your child here ( i would highly recommend home schooling vs going to this school) i would keep copies of EVERYTHING being put in your child's school records and move away as soon as possible! I am!!
--Submitted by a parent

DISTURBING: Since Nov 2011, my 7th grade son: (1) was harassed by a teacher's aide; (2) had a teacher make disparaging remarks about him openly in class; (3) was openly mocked by school officials, and (4) recently physically assaulted by a bus driver who allowed to retain her job. Please know: our son is a really good kid with no prior disciplinarian problems, and life is great at home. Additionally, the principal rejected our concerns, and the superintendant refused to meet with us for nearly 4-months--which is a violation of school policy. When we finally met, we were pretty much told we would just have to live with the injustices and other numerous policy violations. Very troubling....
--Submitted by a parent

NO MILITARY SUPPORT!! It is clear the leadership of this school and the Alabama Department of Education does not support the military families. We have had the worst luck with trying to integrate our daughter into PJHS and the 7th grade Principal was no help. We were spoke down to and they treated us as if we didn't matter. We were forced to homeschool our daughter because we could not afford private school. In addition, I say the Alabama Department of Education because there are thousands of reviews out there that all say the same thing and they have done nothing to correct it. It is no wonder Alabama schools are ranked 48 out of 50.
--Submitted by a parent

Read these reviews! As a military family moving to the area we were lead to believe that Prattville public schools were "good". I have never been so disappointed in a school, and this will be our fifth, can't wait to move! Communication is nil, complaints to the administration are totally ignored! I have requested to have my child moved out of a class due to inappropriiate behavior by a teacher and NEVER even had my phone call returned! How is this even possible? It is clear that my students saftey is of no concern.
--Submitted by a parent

Great Teachers! Poor Leadership! I have never been treated so poorly. There is just no other way to put this...PJHS' Administration must hate parents. As a military officer and a proud defender of this country, I am sad that my tax dollars (and yours) are wasted on the salaries of PJHS' Adminsitration.
--Submitted by a parent

I go to this schooland it is excellent! I am in 7th grade and would recomend anyone to go to this school it has a great staff and facuilty and the teachers make learning fun. If you are planning to moving to the montgomery area please prattville it is a great city and has great schools *Go Cats*
--Submitted by a student

My child is currently in the 7th grade at PJHS. I have had two other children to attend PJHS before moving on to PHS. I have never had a problem with the teachers or administrators. My children have received a quality education there and made some great memories. The school administrators are very strict. I am thankful for that. If not, PJHS would have the same problems that all of the other junior high schools have in this area.
--Submitted by a parent

I am not one to complain. But!!! The administration and office staff at PJHS are the rudest group of people I have ever dealt with . If you have an issue(big or small) with their extremely rigid system, it's just too bad. Believe me, the administration will stand behind a teacher No matter what. They will use every word in the 'handbook' to their advantage. You and/or your child mean nothing. My children are super achievers and have always been exceptional students, both academically and socially. We have never had a problem with any school, teacher, or office staff. Until now. It doesn't matter at PJHS. Everyone is fair game to their nastiness. Trust me. If there was any way possible for me to transfer to private school or home school, I would not hesitate! Do yourself a favor and talk to other parents before making this mistake!
--Submitted by a parent

There is good communication with the teachers. The Principal lacks proffessionalism. Does not address problems. The front office staff are also rude.
--Submitted by a parent

Is a very safe school and the teachers are really good!
--Submitted by a student