Madison School Guide

 

"Quality Education: The Core of the Future"

With a vision of empowering students to excel at the state, regional and national levels, it’s no wonder that every school in the Madison, Alabama School District has scored above the national average on national standardized tests.

Their Mission Statement says it all:

“Madison City Schools, with effective leadership and community cooperation, will provide all students a nurturing environment, an uncompromising excellence in instruction, a relevant and rigorous curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities so that they can achieve their fullest potential, strive toward global learning, compete globally in the work force and contribute positively to society.”

Find out more about these quality schools here: http://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/AboutUs.htm

Elementary Schools     

Columbia Elementary
Grades K-6
http://ces.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Heritage Elementary
Grades K-6
http://hrtg.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Horizon Elementary
Grades K-6
http://hrzn.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Madison Elementary
Grades K-6
http://mes.madisoncity.k12.al.us/
 
Mill Creek Elementary
Grades K-6
http://mces.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Rainbow Elementary
Grades K-6
http://res.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

West Madison Elementary
Grades K-6
http://wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

 
Middle Schools   

Discovery Middle School
Grades 7-9
http://dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Liberty Middle School
Grades 7-9
http://lms.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

 
High Schools  

Bob Jones High School
Grades 10-12
http://bjhs.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

 
Alternative Schools

Patriot Academy
http://paas.madisoncity.k12.al.us/

Private Schools

First Baptist Child Development Center School
Grades Pre-K – K
http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/alabama/madison/first-baptist-child-developmen/

Madison Academy
Grades Pre-K – 12
http://macademy.org/

Madison Baptist Academy
Grades K – 12
http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/163

St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Grades K – 8
http://www.stjohnb.com/

Colleges

Alabama A & M University

Alabama A & M University (AAMU) was founded in 1875 through the efforts of William Hooper Councill, its first principal and president, an ex-slave. AAMU is a land-grant university, offering an array of professional, vocational, and liberal arts opportunities to its more than 5,800 students. Both baccalaureate and graduate degree courses are provided.

Teaching, research, and public service are at the forefront of AAMU’s mode of operation, helping to shape a community of scholars, leaders, thinkers, and major contributors to society. Commitment to excellence in education, the search for new knowledge, and the programs necessary to meet the needs of those who have had limited access to education keep AAMU prominent among today’s higher learning institutions.

For more information visit: http://www.aamu.edu/

 

George C. Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

“A life less ordinary” is readily attainable at George C. Wallace State Community College at Hanceville (Wallace State) through a wide array of academic, technical, and health sciences programs. The practice of an open-door admissions policy makes courses available to all who have earned a high school diploma or GED. That policy, along with the broad spectrum of course material offered, the convenient schedule of classes, and guaranteed transfer of credit to any public college or university in Alabama makes Wallace State a wise choice for anyone charting a course toward a stable, gainful career.
http://www.wallacestate.edu/

John C. Calhoun State Community College

“Your Community - Your College - Your Future”

Mission Statement: “…to ensure student success and promote community development and cultural enrichment...” As the region’s leader in education and workforce development, Calhoun Community College proudly offers 49 associate degree and 52 career/certificate programs. The student body is more than 11,000 strong. Many graduates of Calhoun have gone on to complete baccalaureate degrees or have successfully entered the workforce securing gainful employment in their chosen fields. Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported place of learning, committed to providing affordable, high-quality, accessible education.

visit: http://www.calhoun.edu/home.html

Motlow State Community College

Located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Motlow State Community College (MSCC) is one of the nation’s fastest-growing community colleges. Over 4,300 students are currently enhancing their education and empowering their futures through the variety of courses offered at MSCC. Two-year degrees and workforce training certificates are available in a wide range of fields, allowing for exceptional growth opportunities for its students and surrounding communities. Small classes led by highly-qualified instructors allow MSCC to be student-focused, promoting success and opening doors to a promising future for each of its students.
http://www.mscc.edu/

Northwest-Shoals Community College – Muscle Shoals

The mission of “life-long” learning ensures that Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) in Muscle Shoals is the community college of choice for many in the Northwest Alabama Region. NW-SCC offers vocational, technical, academic, and lifelong educational opportunities through their two-year courses of study. The Shoals Campus was founded in 1966 as a trade school, and today continues to live up to the challenge of providing quality, hands-on education to those interested in furthering their career and enhancing their way of life. Academic transfer courses, occupational/technical courses, and business and industry training are all easily accessible through NW-SCC’s flexible scheduling of classes and the affordability of its programs.
http://www.nwscc.edu/index3.html

 

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Mission Statement: “The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a research-intensive university, is committed to rigorous scholarship, innovative education, technological research, cultural growth and entrepreneurial creativity in order to enrich our global community.” The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAHuntsville) focuses on teaching and research with relevance to the practical world, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The values of teamwork and collaboration play huge roles in creating the distinctive learning environment experienced here.
http://www.uah.edu/

University of North Alabama

“History in the making” ~ From its inception as LaGrange College in 1830 to the present day, University of North Alabama (UNA) has consistently prided itself on educational excellence. Over 7,000 students are currently making use of the wide array of undergraduate and graduate courses offered at UNA. Small class sizes and a faculty made up of 70 percent doctoral-degree holders make the goal of student success a viable probability. While steeped in rich tradition, UNA leads it students proudly toward a successful tomorrow. “Come create the future and make history with us.”
http://www.una.edu/