Lovejoy High School

The principal as well as one of the administrators, and a guidance counselor that I've dealt with have the tendency to push responsibilities off onto someone else so they can wipe their hands clean. They are very unprofessional and uncaring of the students all in all. They're too busy with whatever else to try to rectify an issue with one student. They take their time responding to parents, sometimes after repeated calls, notes sent to them I still had to go to the school just to get a small issue taken care of on one occasion. Horrible School Leader Need To Lead!!!
--Submitted by a parent

This school may have its downfalls, but as a sophomore student I feel that there have been many improvements this past year with Dr. Colbert as our principal. I enjoy the family-like environment...most of the times and I like knowing that my principal and teachers really care about my education.
--Submitted by a student

Instructor are involved and keep me informed as to the progress of my student
--Submitted by a parent

I'm an 11th grade student in the IB program at Lovejoy, and I have to say I am truly enjoying my experience at LHS. This year we have an excellent principal, Mr. Colbert (and I would know because I had him in middle school) as opposed to our previous principal. As far as safety is concerned, I think students are just fine if they're in the right crowd. Everyone is really kind, and if you're a new student, you'll fit right in on the first day, unlike some other schools that I know. It may not have a whole bunch of money, but we have some quality teachers that can actually teach. I know there are some questionable teachers outside the IB program, but as an IB student, I'm enjoying my time at Lovejoy. I don't know why some people are giving such low ratings, but I love LHS.
--Submitted by a student

I'm currently a student in the IB program at Lovejoy and while I agree it has its fair share of problems, I do believe it is the best choice for a high school in ClayCo. Without this program though, I would loathe this school. There are many disruptive students and unqualified teachers, but I do think the IB program keeps this school afloat.
--Submitted by a student

lovejoy is the best school my kids have ever went to. I give them a 5 out 5 stars
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a sophomore at Lovejoy High School.I personally love this school.We have an amazing sense of family spirit!We care for each other like family members.I know we may not have the best school building(which as of now our building is being renovated) and we may not have the best students, but our students are safe and nobody has been killed.I just finished reading other reviews about this school that have been posted on this website, by parents, and it makes me mad. The parents are only getting the story form their child's point of view.This school is not unsafe because of lack of effort from the teachers ,as a matter of fact, its not unsafe at all,but when the problems arise it is because of the students.At Lovejoy I have met some of the most caring and loving teachers I have ever met!
--Submitted by a student

Lovejoy....it's not the best school in the world, but it's defintely not the worst. I'm an actual student in the International Baccalaureate Programme so a lot of the sutff that happens doesn't affect me as much. Lovejoy's issues come from students, techers, admin., and parents. Each one of those four has an equal responsibilty to what's supposedly wrong with Lovejoy. I actually had a choice to leave Lovejoy for my senior year, I'm a junior right now, but I chose not to. Lovejoy may have its problems, but when you look it so does every school. I want to graduate as a Wildcat. Not as some other crazy mascot with other people that I don't know.
--Submitted by a student

Lovejoy is an okay school. It has the International Baccalaureate Programme, which is a great addition, but if your child is not in this program, the school days may be harder. There have not been many fights this year, but children late and skipping classes has seemed to be an issue. Seems like my peers are not dedicated at all to getting an actual education. The pricipal and his assistants could be more active around the school as well as the security guards. The school could be cleaner. There are alot of 'Coulds', but the point is, its an okay school in a urban-ish area. NO school is perfect and this school is one of the best high schools in Clayton County.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is a freshman there and I am afraid for her each week because there is a fight almost every week. I'm also afraid for her to walk home as well.
--Submitted by a parent