Boulder Creek High School

i moved here from Texas and i was excited and opened up to meeting new people, and ready to start my life. But when i started trying to meet new friends they just all blocked me off and ignored me. The boys are ridiculous and act like wanna be gangsters, everybody is into smoking and going to raves. The girls grab the boys in inappropriate places. This place isn't ideal to what i thought it would be. people don't respect other people and the place is overly crowded. I'm begging my parents to take me out. My sister is a freshman and she likes it because their still kids. But upper classmen are not role models at all, and I'm afraid that my sister might turn out like one of these airheads. Oh and freshman friday is real to immature seniors and juniors. I don't recommend this school . Academically however is wonderful, but the students are bad.
—Submitted by a student

Boulder Creek is a wonderful school. The focus is on academics and learning, but the other programs offered are outstanding as well. From championship sports teams, nationally recognised clubs and activities, and a nice variety of arts and elective programs including piano, Chinese, and a film study class. This is an excellent community school.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the best school I've ever been to! The classes are very interesting and the teachers really care about their students. The variety of the classes are very large. There is something for everyone. The school area is very modern and cultivated. The infrastructure is very good and new and they have for example a very healthy cafeteria. I have always felt comfortable when I attended this school. I would recommend it to everyone!
—Submitted by a student

I've been a student at Boulder Creek for two years now. I came from a small school, so Boulder Creek was a drastic change for me. By drastic, I mean horrendous and bitter. My experiences here have been good only in my academics; my peers are anything but role models. Most of the guys are wanna-be gangsters who act higher than all, and most of the girls spend their free-time cutting other girls down. I've had numerous instances of bullying and exclusion, because our school is full of cliques. The teachers are fantastic and really care about their students, but the students are inconsiderate, irresponsible, rude and inappropriate. I can't stress enough how much I dislike my peers, and feel constantly judged. Very few parents are involved in their child's education, and parent teacher conferences are often quiet and uneventful. I give administration and the teachers a great rating, for they have greatly helped me, but the environment is anything but beneficial.
—Submitted by a student

My daughter attended Boulder Creek for one year. She was bullied throughout the year, and the Administration's attempts to resolve the situation were completely ineffective. We removed her from that school after she was physically assaulted. She is now at a charter school and is much happier, as are we, her parents. After she switched schools, I heard from other grownups that Boulder Creek had a lot of problems. My daughter took some special ed. classes, and the special ed. teachers were great, but the bullying was out of control
—Submitted by a parent

I would like for the student who signed "from the inside" "if you need special help you wont get it at BCHS" You should consider talking to your parent first and then your parent can communicate with your teachers. I personally experence my daughter struggling as well and needing extra help. I communicated on behalf of my daughter to all her class's she was feeling disconnected in via email. Each teacher not only personally replied to my email. They took the time to let me know why they thought my daughter was not successful. PTA works!! COMMUNICATION <3
—Submitted by a parent

I am constantly amazed by my colleagues at Boulder Creek High School. They are always working to provide the best education possible to every student. Teachers are inventive, creative and believe in the vision of the campus: Act locally, Think Globally, Collaborate Digitally, Educate Wholly. Just today a math teacher used skype to host a classroom conversation with students in Germany. The Chinese and art classes teamed up to learn about sumi-e painting. Students in the brand new science facility learned about medical conditions effecting Arizona. The government classes held a mock debate between the potential candidates for President. The student government sponsored an amazing assembly with the band, choir, cheerleaders, dance team, and athletes. The best part of the assembly was when the student with special needs was the hero of the wrestling skit and the entire school cheered for him. Tonight a student band is performing a concert with all profits going toward support for a student suffering from cancer. Tomorrow the varsity girl's soccer team the varsity boys basketball team will play in front of a packed house. What a fabulous place to teach and learn!
—Submitted by a teacher

I am the grandparent of a special needs student at Boulder Creek High School. The staff and students treat him with respect. The teachers are amazing and really do care about the students. This high school has had some negative press in the past, but just come on campus and see for yourself how hard everyone works to to ensure safety and education for all students. If you think it is easy running a high school, just volunteer in one for a week and you will be amazed. I think the principal (Lauren Sheahan) and the administrative team is fabulous.

I attend boulder creek. dvusd has seriously slacked in ensuring qualified teachers over my 8 years with them. if you need extra help, do not attend this school. if you do not like opprobriously disrespectful kids, do not attend this school. if you do not like teachers who do not care for you, do not attend boulder creek (there are two teachers i have had that actually care about their students out of dozens). just a little insight from the inside.
—Submitted by a student

If your child is ethnic descent not the school for your child. The students get away with racial epithets, intimidation, and continual harassment. What makes it even worse is that they make your child feel as if they are the problem. Also school is full of wanna be gangsters from a higher socio/economical class. This is really amusing! The school has drug issues due to the parents who are self-centered and are busy with their own personal anthem housewives agenda. Most students have no courtesy or discipline. So if this sounds like a place for your child be my guest.
—Submitted by a parent

Boulder Creek high has been an excelling for four years in a row! Congratulations to the students and staff on this great achievement.
—Submitted by a teacher

The honors and AP teachers are wonderful - inspiring and providing a top notch experience for students.
—Submitted by a parent

BC is amazing! I learn a ton especially in English class and Spanish. In these classes the teacher actually make us think. I am glad to be a student at BC.
—Submitted by a student

When I attended this school, I thought it was subpar, but however after comparing it to others public high schools and some private ones, Boulder Creek is amazing. Teachers are knowledgable in the fields and push students to work hard. My college roommate was the valedictorian at an unnamed private school, but does not know what party John F. Kennedy belonged to or how to use a unit circle in trigonometry. I would recommend this school, unless you want to instil Christian values into your child, than a private school is recommended. As far as shady characters, all schools have them and Boulder Creek probably has fewer due to it being in a wealthy area.
—Submitted by a student

An outstanding school with opportunities for all, Boulder Creek is a wonderful place for kids. Sports, clubs, advanced classes, special programs for special ed students. Boulder Creek has it all. The Arizona Republic reported Boulder Creek received one of the the top scores in the state on AIMS science. They were recognized for one of the best music programs in the region by Phoenix Magazine. The basketball team won the state championship. The school has it all!

Boulder CReek High school is an amazing place for kids. My son has had the best experience in academics and activities. He is graduating in 2010 and will have a full ride scholarship. Thanks Boulder Creek teachers for the great learning experience!

I am a student at this school and I absolutely hate it! The students that attend are disturbed and strange. Once I started school here, my friends started to change and move in with the wrong crowds which there is alot of. Though the teachers are reasonable and nice. I'm definately leaving and going to a different school. I do not recommend this school for your child.
—Submitted by a student

I disagree with the posted remark posted March 21. There were big discipline issues before the new principal took over in 2008. The rules state no cell phone use on campus & when a student is tardy class is disrupted. If BCHS is to be a an excelling school students must take advantage of what is offered..quite a bit at BC. What happens at school is the result of what happens or doesn't happen at home. That is the bottom line. If parents aren't willing to take a stand with a child/adolescent & cause the child to suffer the consequences of their actions the child won't learn that in life there are always consequences. If parents don't parent everyone suffers. BC is making great strides.
—Submitted by a parent

The school administration and teachers are not passionate on what the students need as far as education. Their concerns concentrate on cell phone use between classes and places late arrivals (students) in sweep as punishment. So how is this learning???? After dealing with this school for 6 years we are so disappointed and feel the school as a whole is a failure. Parents of upcoming students should beware and do some serious research.
—Submitted by a parent

The school has improved over the years, but its academic standards are very low. The national test scores are poor. Some teachers care and work hard- it is improving but lots of room for growth.
—Submitted by a parent