Southern high school is a magnet career high school in the Jefferson county public schools system…read morelocated off Preston Highway in the Okolona area of Louisville Kentucky. This purple and white wearing institution has a mascot of "Trojans" and was built in 1951. At one point southern was considered to have one of the top machine tool and die programs in the whole area. Being an alumni of southern graduating in the class of 2002 I can say that in my 4 years there I produced some great memories, met some life long friends (including my current wife) and had a really good time. I was pretty active in my time at a southern as I played 3 sports (football, wrestling, and track) and was involved in a various of clubs such as beta club and national honors society. During my time frame at the school the graduating classes were in the several hundreds. So in my 4 years being involved in all those activities with essentially 7 different graduating classes I probably interacted with close to a thousand different people. Like any school Southern is a place that you will get what you put into it. It's not considered a school for high academic excellence. But it is achievable. I feel like I made the most out of my time at the school and because of that I have long lasting memories and a better overall reaction to my time at the school. The school itself is quite large. Has two gymnasiums attached to the school, a large newly (built in the 90s I believe) renovated automotive department and 3 stories/floors full of classrooms. Well 4 floors if you count that historic and borderline mythical 4th floor that is gated off. I'm not sure about today's students but back in my day for several years there was all kinds of crazy rumors of what was up there. From a swimming pool, to a teachers smoking lounge there was all kinds of crazy and wild rumors. I've actually been up there. It's literally maybe 1-2 classrooms (it's been 20 years so some details escape me) full of old school supplies and a ladder that pops you up to the flat rooftop. And No! There isn't a pool up there. As stated already I enjoyed my time at the school. I'm not sure southern will ever be noted for a long list of famous alumni (super bowl mvp Phil Simms) and will never be a place you send a kid strictly to achieve a higher education. But the opportunity can be created. I'm personally fortunate enough to send my kids to private schools to try and set them up for higher education with better resources. However as stated, there are kids who don't take advantage of those programs. So it really does depend on the individual to make the most of there academic situation. I'll end this review the same way the former long time principal and principal during my time Jerry Keepers use to end his morning announcements. "Have a great Southern Day".

It's a very nice elementary school that I have been through numerous times over the years. It is…read morelocated in the heart of Sheperdsville and has been remodeled over the past few years and looks really nice and clean. With that her super friendly and facility is well-maintained and taken care of

I had an experience there when I was there this teacher named Mrs Bryant and I got in trouble she…read moretold me to come there then I did she yelled and me and was like closer when I was right infront of her.

The staff at BEHS has worked very hard to make this school, grounded, and safe for children. My…read morechildren have done very well a this school. They are taught, curriculum that I approve and values that match my own.

My family and I like to walk the track up here when we do family walks. It is a nice track and a…read morenice football field. We walk around and explore the area and see all the things the school has to offer. I have been inside the school a few times when they offer it to the community for events like halloween and christmas events. Great school in a great location.

Great tutoring place tucked away in a shopping strip in high view. They can offer tutoring in any…read moresubject. I started sending my older two daughters here last year and it has worked wonders for them. As a preface I will say that my oldest daughter Alyssa (grade 4 now) has severe ADHD and anxiety issues. My middle daughter Breanna (grade 2 now) has dyslexia. Mrs Tiffany and the scholar factory work so well with both. They both attended private school at st Rita. And with the help and dedication of the scholar factory both had there most successful school year this past year and still are going strong currently. Mrs Tiffany and the scholar factory work diligently and keep constant communication with our daughters school and teachers. It is not easy to find tutors who have the ability and willingness to work with adhd and dyslexic children. And if they do they want to charge extra for the inconvenience it seems. That is not how it works at all at the scholar factory. They take on all kids and do not want to charge you extra for the "special" tutoring. The facility itself is a nice clean cozy place. Lots of books for the kiddos and personal one on one learning areas for the children. Another great thing that scholar factory does is they hold special classes and groups outside of one on one torturing. They offered a learning summer camp that both my kids loved and my oldest Alyssa is currently doing a multiplication facts group that I can almost guarantee Is going to help her succeed this year. In the year plus this place looks like it has grown so much from just being Mrs Tiffany. I've seen 3-4 other tutors getting involved and all have been great to work with. I wish this place all the best and hope to see its growth continue.

The Scholar Factory has made a remarkable difference for my boys. In just a few short weeks Ms…read moreTiffany and her team were able to get them more than grade ready for the upcoming school year. The level of time and care (and patience) this team gives each child is amazing!! My boys looked forward to going to see them and they have improved so much in Math and Language Arts! The boys are also much more confident in their abilities. So thankful that we found our way to Ms Tiffany and her team. We will be bringing the boys even through the school year.

Attended a concert of one of my friends children tonight. It was great! The staff of the school…read moreare genuinely incredible people with the patience of Job. It was a blessing to be able to attend and watch these kids doing something they really enjoy doing. The grounds are nice and well kept, the auditorium is very nice with easy access in and out. I would for sure go back to another performance here if one came up. If you have the opportunity to support this school please do!

Nice looking school for sure has nice playground well-kept maintain new building look like it's…read morereally taken care of for sure I bet the people in the community you're happy with the school it looks nice and good for the kids with all the playgrounds and outside activities drawings artwork and well structured landscaping at sway or school building should look

Both of my kids attend JCPS schools. I've been very pleased with their public education. I feel…read morethe academics and athletics are a good fit for my girls.

I go here, it smells like cheese, I wanna go home. The teachers chill but there's a bad apple. The…read moreair conditioner never works

Wonderful school. Small class size, caring facility, and great environment. Graduation rate is…read morevery high and state scores are overall very high.