For the most part, this school is a nice place. However, it has a few glaring problems. Most notably, perhaps, are the ipads that are issued to every student on campus. These things were hailed by the district to be the next big leap in education, but what we got were mediocre, under-powered toys that only took us several steps back. The ipads have become a major bottleneck that hinders productivity in the classroom. Between their piss-poor performance and them being a massive incentive for procrastination, it takes forever to get work done in the class with these damn things. To be perfectly honest, I would celebrate like mad if these things were taken out of service and thrown in the trash. It's a much more fitting home for these abominable things than in the classroom.
Another problem is the way the school is run. The math department is a complete joke, with teachers constantly quitting and being replaced by inexperienced new-hires who are barely capable of controlling their class, let alone teaching effectively.
This brings me to my third point: discipline. many of the teachers here do nothing to keep their classes under control. many classrooms become complete madhouses the second students are left to their own devices, And that's when the teacher is IN the room. If the teacher leaves the room for whatever reason, then you'd better plug your ears, because the defecation is about to hit the oscillation.
My final point is in regards to the communication between staff and students, or the lack thereof. Want to get into contact with the math department? good luck. Need to send an email to a teacher? many don't even pay attention.
Overall, this place isn't that bad, at least compared to some other schools in the valley. However, the school still has some glaring issues that need to be resolved, and any parent who sends their child here should be mindful of these issues and prepare accordingly.
Thank you for your time.