Samson High School

Posted April 24, 2009

I have been a part of Samson High School as a student and as a faculty member and find it to be one of the most enjoyable places to receive a quality education. The problem with Samson is based primarily on perception. Unfortunately, the perception of our school has not been very good over the past 20+ years and as such, the respect is lacking. Respect for the teachers, administration, and education of Samson High School is crucial to its success. Confidence/pride from its student body comes from understanding the quality of education they are receiving, despite the school's 'perception' among many constant complainers in the community. One of the problems with small schools is the closeness of the community leads many to feel that their children deserve special treatment and that rules can be bent for the 'good' kids. Give Samson a chance and be positive!
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Posted July 22, 2008

If you move to this area and have school age children, please reconsider. Samson is rated as one of the lowest educational schools in Alabama. Teachers do not have time for one-on-one with students; teachers will not make time for parents or students to answer questions. My child was very interested in learning but could not grasp some work the first time, so the response of the two teachers were 'if you do not listen in class during the first 20 minutes of my teaching' then you are on your own. There were two teachers who cared and would offer to help with the problems he was having in the two other classes. The couselor is not involved as should be. Our children deserve the best in education. For the sake of your child, talk to parents, research.
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Posted June 25, 2008

this school does not care about it's kids they just want to push them through they do not have a variety of classes to choose from.
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Posted February 2, 2006

SHS is a wonderful school. Every school has good and bad, so enough of the bad about SHS because the good far outways the bad. The faculty is warm, small, and personable. I think it is forgotten that the effort to further the education comes from the student. The teachers can only do so much. I have been in a 'teacher' position myself, and I must say, my opinions about teachers changed dramatically when I was in their shoes. It is unfair for someone to judge the teachers at SHS until they have taught there. The teachers, environment, and administration at SHS is a wonderful place to obtain an education, provided that the student wants one.
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