Magnolia Heights School, Senatobia
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"Molding tomorrow's leaders through educational excellence today"
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| Senatobia, Mississippi, USA | |
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| President | Marvin Lishman |
| Students | 725 |
| Faculty | 48 |
| Type | Mississippi Private School |
| Campus | Rural, 30 acres (12.1 hectares) |
| Mascot | Chiefs |
| Color(s) | Cardinal and Navy |
| Established | August, 1970 |
| Homepage | www.MagnoliaHeights.com |
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Magnolia Heights School is a college preparatory private school in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Established in Tate County, Mississippi in August, 1970, Magnolia Heights was originally a result of forced integration in Mississippi. Initially began by a group of citizens from Tate County, Mississippi, Panola County, Mississippi, and DeSoto County, Mississippi, the school was started through strong parental involvement. From its beginnings, the school has sought to provide its graduates with the foundation necessary for a college education. Over the years, the school has grown considerably to cover preschool, primary, and secondary education from 3K-12.
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[edit] Foundations
Magnolia Heights School was the dream of a group of citizens who felt the need for alternative education in the Tate county area for any child interested in a college preparatory education. In the school's first session (1970-71), 233 students attended with the first senior class graduating fifteen students on the front campus of the school. The school received AA accreditation from the Mississippi Private School Association Accrediting Commission and the Mississippi State Department of Education. The schools enrollment began to increase as word spread about its challenging and rewarding educational program.
In 1978, Magnolia Heights began its kindergarten program as a response to the demands of the surrounding area. Magnolia Heights also received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, becoming the first northwest Mississippi private school accredited and one of the first state-wide. By 1981, the curriculum had evolved to put more emphasis on the college preparatory experience. A rotating class schedule schedule was introduced to make the days more dynamic and more college-like.
As the school matured, its athletic accomplishments also grew. To date, the varsity football teams have won 13 conference championships and four state championships with the first as an undefeated 1977 season. Over the years, the school has added tennis, basketball, baseball, track and field, golf, and soccer to its list of sports.
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[edit] Academics
They educate pupils in grades K-12. It is a member of the Mississippi Private School Association (MPSA), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).The School has seen a lot of growth in the past few years. They now enroll over 725 students.
[edit] Towards Further Education
Over 99% of all Magnolia Heights School graduates attend colleges, and over half receive scholarships. In 2007, the graduating class averaged over $22,000 in scholarship offers per student. Students are required to purchase uniforms from Parker Uniforms. The school will not release information concerning how much money is made from this business relationship. MHS does not discrimnate against anyone based race, sex, origin or religious beliefs.
[edit] National Scores
According to greatschools.net, students at Magnolia Heights are 99% white, while students at nearby (7 miles) Como Elementary School are 99% black. Como Elementary is not in the same county as MHS and has been taken over by the state for underperforming even though people want to draw comparisons. The closest school to MHS is Senatobia Public School, which has a classification from the State Dept. of Education as "Superior Performing." As a private school, Magnolia Heights is not required to administer the same standardized tests that the public school students take, so it is impossible to know what the student achievement levels are.
[edit] Athletics
School colors are cardinal and navy, and their mascot is "Chiefs".
The athletic program, including intramural and interscholastic competition, begins with outdoor play in the kindergarten and elementary school and extends to athletic teams on the varsity level. A large percentage of our student body elects to participate in our athletic program. Magnolia Heights is a member of the Mississippi Private School Association which sponsors interscholastic competition between schools on the local and statewide levels. The school competes on a varsity level in football, boys' and girls' basketball, cheerleading, baseball, and boys' and girls' track, softball, tennis and golf. During the 2007-2008 school year Magnolia Heights has added both girl's and boy's soccer to its extracurricular activities.
Magnolia Heights has a rich tradition in interscholastic athletics. The varsity football teams have won 13 conference championships, as well as four state championships in 1977 (undefeated), 2001, 2002, and 2007 (undefeated). The varsity boys' and girls' basketball teams have won 9 and 12 conference championships respectively. Tennis, golf, boys' cross country, and baseball teams have each captured state championships, with the golf team capturing the Overall State championship in 1981. Magnolia Heights won the 1998-99 MPSA State AA All-Sports Award.
[edit] Facilities
Today the Magnolia Heights educational facilities consist of the original land housing a primary building with a modern library facility, middle school and high school wings, 2 technology centers plus a virtual classroom, 2 fully equipped science labs, administrative offices; an air conditioned gymnasium with an up-to-date weight room, coaches' offices, 6 dressing rooms, film room and training room; a middle school building with ten classrooms; a "Little Red Schoolhouse" for three-year old kindergarten; a kindergarten complex with six classrooms for four and five-year-old kindergarten plus extended care; Baker Hall for the elementary grades 1-3; and a multi-purpose building with music and art rooms, stage area with computerized theatrical lighting, basketball practice area, commercial kitchen and dining area. Adjacent to the buildings are a 2,750+ seat football stadium, a full size practice football field, a lighted baseball diamond, girls' softball complex, an elementary playground, and a fenced kindergarten-extended care playground with equipment.
