Madisonville North Hopkins High School

Now that we have a new principal, it seems as if we're being treated like small children. What have we really done to deserve this? 'No bottles outside of the cafeteria.' Wowww. I think many other students would agree with me when I say that MNHHS is more like a prison than an educating facility. Athletes are treated like Gods, agreed. We need to re-evaluate a few things in my opinion.
--Submitted by a student

Extra activities are the best - The band is great - the girls soccor team is Super. and the grand kids just lve this schoo, and I do too.
--Submitted by a parent

North Hopkins is a special place in a special town. There are problems there, but they are just typical high school problems that occur anywhere. The school is an older building, but it's holding up. Some of the teachers are not the best, but for the most part, especially taking their low salaries into account, the teachers are great. The history, English, and math (for the most part) departments are awesome. The teachers are well educated and love their jobs. The student/teacher relationships at North is a very strong bond which helps better the school. Mr. Burgett took over principal when I was a junior and after a year of experimenting leadership styles, has it down. He's a motivator and truly wants best for the school. North Hopkins is a great school and has definitely shaped my life for the future.
--Submitted by a student

There are some great teachers (Ashby, Scarlett, Sarles, Tabor, Patterson, Clark) at North, but some are not so great. Don't expect too much freshmen year, but if your student is a good student North offers many AP classes (French, Spanish, Government, World History, US History, Biology, Calculus, Stats, Chemistry, English Literature). North has a great band and the athletics are good, too. Thanks to Mr. Burgett, they are cracking down on smokers and the chaos that plagued the school while Martin was here. The strict dress code has been thrown out. North is making progress.
--Submitted by a student

I just graduated from North Friday night and figured I'd rate my former high school. There are some amazing teachers there, like Amy Bryan/Clark, Mr. Cline, and Mr. Roach. All of these teachers will do whatever they can to help you, and I will definitely say that Mrs. Clark is the best educator I've ever had. The school isn't the newest and there are so many things about the school that are ridiculous and pointless, but there are a handful of teachers that are oustanding. Also, since the new principal, Chad Burgett, took over, I've noticed a significant improvement in the school atmosphere. There are less fights and less PDA. The smoking in the bathrooms has been nearly eradicated, and Mr. Burgett has vastly improved the school. Hopefully he'll continue to improve the school in years to come and these teachers will be around for quite awhile.
--Submitted by a former student

MNHHS is a miserable excuse for an educational facility. It provided little preparation for college, and the social hierarchy was positively maddening. The school spends far too much money on athletics, and student athletes are treated as demi gods amidst the other students. Also, the curriculum is centered on state testing. At the end of the year, it will benefit the school to perform well, however it will NEVER benefit a student to simply 'learn the test'. Gossip is rampant between students. There is no level of professionalism. To say the least, MNHHS has made me rethink the value of public education. If you love your child, send them elsewhere.
--Submitted by a former student

As a present student of madisonville north hopkins high school, I feel that the school is a great place to learn and to challenge oneself, but knowledge only comes with effort. Many students at north put forth no effort which corresponds with the lack of knowledge and high test scores. But who is to blame? The principal? No, the new principal, chad burgett, does a fantastic job of leading the school with integrity, and enforces a strict learning environment. Key word: enforces! now that the 'tuck in your shirt' rule is no longer in play, the students have grown to like mr. Burgett.
--Submitted by a student

The problems that have been discussed on this forum are issues at any high school and even some middle schools. In my experience, parents are quick to criticize but generally hestitate when asked for suggestions or help.
--Submitted by a former student

I wish that I could say something good about this school, but I can't. The harassment from other students is out of control! It is a shame that we had to take our child out of this school due to the inability of the teachers to control the harassing. Upon reporting such incidents, the some teachers fail to enforce the rules or to give the harassers an office referral. Parents, please go to the principal YOURSELF if your child is being harassed. He is willing to help. Do not assume that the teacher will take the appropriate steps to stop the harassment. Harassment IS against the law and should not be tolerated in our schools!
--Submitted by Dawn Couch, a parent

well i think that MNHHS is the best!! i went to that school part of my freshman year and i had so much fun there.. but i think that school is AWSOME!! and i think im going back next school year. when im a SOPHMORE.. :)
--Submitted by a student