I have read all of these reviews before I posed this review. This school is not the best school Ive heard of. There are many bullies here in this school, being 13 years old and only 63 inches can be tough. Although the work can be minimal, some teachers can and will give as much homework as possible and ignore knowing that students can have up to 7 classes of homework. Teacher and principals do tell at you for very simple stuff that arent even against the rules. Ive attended this school for 3 years now and this school has gone down hill every year. The only reason why I look forward to going here everyday is hanging out with friends. Since around November, Mr. Daniel Plaza has been nice enough to let us did who ever we want the entire week, and I appreciate that. Most students pass the grade and move to high school. Of how much I do not like school, the school CAN be a lot worse and the school could use the updatesTyped on Jan. 23rd, 2018Please comment below and comment anything you agree or disagree with. And thank you for your time reading this

I go to this school. I am currently in the 2017-2018 year. This year, we have aquired new staff that has done great things as we are progressing into Sharks. All of the teachers here are great, despite what others may say. They are just trying to make our learning experience the best it can. I don’t see why my peers decide to “trash talk” faculty of this school on the internet. It’s very immature. All of my experiences at St. James have been great, and I have gotten the help I need when I need it. I like knowing that the teachers and administrators care about me, and all of the other students. This school is awesome, let’s not let others ruin it.

I am currently going to this school, and it is quite literally the definition of hell. Teachers scream at students that didnt do anything, and dont care about the kids that are actually doing something bad. There are fights in the cafeteria very often, and the teachers in there dont even try and stop it. The only good part about this school are some of the teachers and kids. SOME.

Im new to this school and it surprised me, this school needs better teachers and staff, there jerks and they scream and yell at everyone, and they dont help with anything. There tons of bullies in the school, every time i walk down the halls I get pushed, and most are popular kids. I dont think this is a good way of showing new students that this a good school. The FIRST week I was here i hated this school because of the other students, because they were saying they smoke weed or they would say they were going to beat you, I dont think thats what you want in your school .This is my honest opinion of this school and why it deserves one star.

Honestly, I have attended this school, and it’s bad. The building itself is about now 30 years old whent his was posted, and some of the staff is crazy. The teachers are okay, while some are not very great. The discipline is so outdated, some of the 7th graders say the the assistant principal for 7th grade treats them like 5 years old. Teachers will sometimes give AS MUCH HOMEWORK AS POSSIBLE. I honestly hate this school. They punish student s for the wrong things, like a lunch detention for no pencil. That’s stupid. If you are looking at this school, and looking at houses to move into this area, go ahead, do yourself a favor, and look somewhere else. This school is not very good. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GOING HERE. AT ALL.

I would give this school a zero if i could. I am a straight A’s student, but my 7th grade Algebra teacher gave me a 63 AND SHE LOST MY WORK. THAT IS AN ASIAN Z!!! My father will karate chop your head off with his asian ninja skills. I absolutely hate this school. Dont bring your child to this awful, cruel JAIL. bye!!!! i will eat my ramen noodles in peace. AND UPDATE THE PIC THERE IS A CREEPY WEIRD OLD DUDE AS THE PIC FOR THE SCHOOL! asian persuasion >_

I went here, and in 6th grade my math teacher called me retarded and said I wouldnt get anywhere and because she refused to answer my questions after that my grade plummeted.In 7th grade, we had to have a substitute teacher because our teacher was out sick. A fight broke out between a two children -- one had grabbed the others glasses off his face, and the boy who had the glasses snatched tackled the other. The substitute, an elderly old woman, attempted to break up the fight verbally at first in hopes that the two would listen to her and stop. This didnt work, and when she grabbed their arms the boy who snatched the glasses began attempting to push her over. A student luckily slipped out of the classroom and got another teacher and a principal.A science teacher here who used to yell at everyone for nothing and make everyone feel god awful every day got arrested for drinking under the influence, that, for you, should already be a good reason not to go here. It is not safe.Almost every day there, there was an ambulance because of fights. Children would get on their phones in restrooms and sit on them for a majority of their class periods -- and you shouldnt be ashamed of that -- they were doing it because of how bad it was. It just was so terrible nobody could learn because teachers just wouldnt even attempt to teach, or they would make you feel terrible instead of making you feel good, so what else could anyone do?There were kids in the hallway that would say they wanted to slit teachers throats. Again, this school isnt safe at all, I would not be surprised if something terrible happened here because the students are so on edge.If you put your child in this school, Im sorry for them, truly and honestly.

Great school and very friendly teachers. They go above and beyond to help.

I believe that this school stinks! I personally think this school stinks because of the horrendous workload which has caused a lot of late nights. But of course the school board aka walnut brained buffoons estimate 80 min hwmk, try 3-4 hours, 2-3:30 if im lucky. Alsl ive noticed that most of the teachers there could care less about what they say or do to the students. But the thing that really bothers me is the ridiculous tardy policy for when your late to school. Basically if you have more than three tardies to school you get a lunch detention. But thats so damn bias its not even funny. Normally its the parents/guardians fault or it could be traffic or something. Yes some student do skipSchool but does that mean you should punish every good student. In fact im missing school today because i woke up feeling really sick and needed to rest until i made up my mind to go to school but it was to late and now im missing cause im a good student who doesnt what a damn lunch detention! Another thing id like to point out is the fact that the school os always filthy. Yes i do know how hard janitors work but seriously there is trash everywhere and the bathroom are gross. Cant they take some money and put that in to fixing up the school please. Hell you cant even use the bathroom there without the teachers looking suspicious. However i do like the new grading scale. I also like the fact that some teachers there actually show some dedication. Plus i really love the schools anti bullying club in which i have spent a lot of my time on. Also im just wondering why are all the teachers straight and married there i mean i know not all are married but why the hell are the all straight id like to see a gay teacher who doesnt have sexist views like most of the teachers there have to. I know i know i sound like every other student but thats honestly my true feelings and opinion. I will stick to it. Dont you remember your parents saying to never tell a lie well thats what im doing.

I currently attend St. James High School, and it is a world of difference from the middle school. Here are some of my personal experiences by grade.6th grade - It was a great year considering I was no longer in elementary school. However I realized how bad the teaching staff was very quickly. My math teach did not know half of the material she was required to teach, and I had heard plenty of stories of a science teacher (That I did not have fortunately). Of the stories I heard, she had violently attacked a student both verbally and physically, and was only suspended for one semester. She returned the next year. The assistant principal for the 6th grade was extremely rude, and ridiculous. He would yell at kids for making mistakes, or doing something that did not deserve the verbal abuse he gave.7th grade - At this point, I realized just how bad this school really is. Most rules that were imposed were unusual and unnecessary. I had an English teacher in the 7th grade that was outrageous. I was penalized on an assignment for not coloring in a building that was supposed to be white, however, two girls that had printed pictures instead of drawing them received a perfect grade. She would call down and punish boys in the classroom that were in fact talking, but she would never punish any girls whatsoever. I had a science teacher that year that would not do anything for her job. She would give us papers and online assignments while sitting in the corner of the room on her computer. I understand she has work to do, however she needs to teach her students before anything else. There were roughly 4 bomb threats during just the 7th grade as well. That is outrageous, and is extremely unsafe.8th grade - By this time, I had heard of the racist slurs that were given by the same teacher who attacked one of her students about a year ago. She was still not fired for her acts. Fortunately, she was teaching the 6th grade, so I would not have to deal with her. I had a math teacher during the 8th grade that would continue to look at my female classmates in the most perverted ways. Coincidentally, he was teaching in the same room that a former teacher-who was arrested for statutory rape that occurred in the classroom-used to teach in. He was very rude to me as well. I had also known of a few kids who would consistently bring marijuana and other narcotics onto the campus, and would never be caught.Overall - The school is filled with terrible staff, and obnoxious rules that seem to be made according to the pet peeves of the staff (Chewing gum, no flip flops, etc). The school is overly bland and needs an upgrade on the terms of inside the school. There is not enough room for students either, not to mention the inefficient use of space within the school. This school is a terrible school, and it seems as if the students could run the place themselves and operate the school at about the same pace, if not better. I hope the administration sees this and decides to help improve the place.

Students fight all the time. They dont have harsh enough punishments.

I went to this school last year and the year before for 6th and 7th grade and no child is treated with the respect they deserve. This school is not a proper learning environment for and child, bullying is never taken care of properly and innocent children are convicted of wrong doing not committed. I do not reccomend this school to ANY parent. It is time my voice is heard. This school needs major renovations including most of the staff. The school is way to small for the amount of students there. The principal, Dwight Boykin, was very rude to my mom and it was so bad we had to leave Horry county all together. I reccomend to take your child out of this horrible school. Once more, this school is not a proper learning environment for your child.Thank you very much,Kbl

Its not up to date st James changed to sharks and is only 7th and 8th grade

Honestly this School is awful and Disgusting, This school is literally a hell hole filled with drugs, Insane amounts of work, and psychopath teachers.

There are some teachers I like and dont like at this school

The bathrooms are terrible the teachers and principals are rude and the is awful

I went to this school Is horrible

This school is trash

Shut up

Clean the bathrooms

Clean the bathrooms

EAT