Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School Reviews

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Coming from a current junior at Hume-Fogg I feel that the teachers, staff, and environment of the school are doing an excellent job preparing students for college. There is an added pressure of being at a magnet school, but the teachers do their best to help students manage the work load and receive extra help if needed. Overall I am very grateful for the care and support my school has shown me in my academic journey .

The teachers and classes avaliable are all very good. The community is also very accepting and nonviolent, as bullying, fights, and drugs are less of a problem. However, the academic mindset can be too stressful and classes can be too overwhelming.

Humefogg is a wonderfully challenging school. There are many opportunities that open up when you join. The staff and teachers are always supportive and we have a very good mental health team always ready for us. I appreciate all the different clubs and classes that they offer.

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The worst thing about the school is the city doesn’t provide good crossing guards or stop the drunk tourist disruptions. (Turning a pedal tavern on 7th to commerce is too close) it should be a 2 block ban.

The teachers, counselors, administrators care about the success, safety and well being of the students. The AP classes are challenging but there is adequate support to ensure success. I am very pleased with the school, it’s just too bad the city cares more for tourists then residents.

Hume Fogg Academic Magnet School offers high levels of academics, college preparation, and an intellectual environment where students can explore their interests and learn from each other. Although academics aand grades are important, there is also a vital Arts program, and each student has a place to share their talent outside the classroom.
The only ways I can see Hume Fogg improving as an institution is through further diversifying the student population and teachers in the building and always hearing out the issues that students present the staff with that are meaningful and important to them.

I believe the best thing about Hume-Fogg is the freedom they give the students. Most schools, especially college prep schools are expected to always be doing school work and insane amounts of it. That part is true, but humefogg still remembers that their students are still kids. They trust us enough because we actually do the work. The worst part about Hume-Fogg is the work. It's not small amounts or lightweight, the work will actually have you stressing.

Hume fogg is great academic school that will prepare you for college ! Great teachers and staff that will support students but they do limit how expressive students can be when in regards to certain things . Which can be frustrating

Hume Fogg is a very good school for academics. You will be pushed and challenged but of course it's for your well-being and your future. However, because of the rigorous coursework, make sure to prioritize mental health. As much as the school preaches mental health there are not a lot of resources that actually care for it. It is a school that strives to maintain its image rather than the mental stability of their students. I know some staff there that are trying to change that though, so there is hope for the school. Besides that, if what you're looking for is a school that pushes for academic excellence, than Hume Fogg is a great place to start.

I am a class of ‘23 graduate from Hume Fogg and I can say it was a one of a kind experience. I made numerous friends and was awarded with numerous opportunities.

I was a transfer during the COVID-19 year so it was virtual when I came to the school during my sophomore year. My Junior year had everyone putting on masks and I was still getting to know people and didn't know what the space was going to be like. However, my senior year was far better than i could've imagined. I made many friends who I ended up graduating with having a really amazing time with. My high school experience is definitely a time that i will never forget because of Hume-Fogg. I love the memories I created there and the relationships I gained from this school.

It was pretty great, there was a lot of diversity, the teachers were incredible, everyone was really kind and I learned a lot. However, the work was intensive and there was a strange undertone of political bias within all of the community.

Count on at least a few teachers to make your high school experience worth the stress that classes bring.

Hume Fogg is a great opportunity to ensure your college readiness! Their academic program is strong, and they create a good learning environment for their students.

It provides a great education and environment, but there is a large workload that is tough to deal with.

I loved the teachers and the classes here at Hume-Fogg. I had a ton of fun with my classmates and there is a great community here. There is nothing that I would change currently for the school as I have had such a great time.

Hume-Fogg high school is a school that taught me how to become independent. It helped me learn how to manage my time more efficiently due to the vast amount of homework given. At first, the assignments overwhelmed me but staying persistent helped me become someone who turned in my work no matter what. The only problem I have with the school is the parking situation: the school doesn't own a parking lot which makes quicker transportation more difficult.

I really love the diversity at Hume-Fogg however I would like to see more diversity in terms of the teachers there. Academics are amazing but sometimes are overwhelming. Clubs and extracurriculars are very fun and help students relieve stress from academics.

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Hume-Fogg is very academically focused, but there is also time for students to explore their interests and have fun. All academic classes at Hume-Fogg are honors or AP classes, but it is very manageable and enjoyable once you're used to it. For the fun aspect, there is a Titanball tournament hosted every year during school hours which students can freely attend, there are many club, during and after school, and there are many sports teams that students can join too. This is great for getting to know your classmates and forming bonds with one another. The Arts Department in Hume-Fogg is wonderful! The bands have received top marks at CPA, the chorus has received top marks in their assessments, and the Theatre Arts Department puts on wonderful plays that all the students have had the chance to enjoy. As a band student myself, I truly enjoyed my time playing an instrument and music that other's found too difficult for high schoolers. For academics, the teachers make everything rewarding.

My son Jordan has graduated in the class of 2020 and is going to college in Saint Louis, MO at WUSTL (Washington Univerisity in Saint Louis). He hopes to major in Global studies and is doing a study abroad in Senegal, West Africa this summer.ds

My experience with Hume-Fogg was overall pretty decent. Although my freshman year was cut short, and my sophomore year was all virtual, I’ve had a pretty good learning experience with this school. My junior year, however, was my best year at this school by far. I feel like I’ve learned the most I’ve ever learned at the school, and the social aspect of my school experience has also reached a new peak. I’m very honored to have been accepted into this school and because of that, I will continue to work my hardest in my upcoming senior year in order to finish off strong!

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