South High School

I am a teacher who has been in the KHSD for over 13 years and 3 different schools. We have some of the best educators in the district our AP students can compete with any school in the district. We do not have the problems that most people assume we have. I could have taken another position at another school, but our students are great and i can't see myself anywhere else. Rebels for life.
--Submitted by a teacher

All of my current teachers are obviously very well learned in what they teach and go beyond what is expected. They continuously inform us what are goals should be and how we can get there. I am in GATE classes and my peers and I are constantly competing academically. We're constantly reminded of the different clubs & sports there are & are always being encouraged by staff to join. There is a group of upper classmen(seniors/juniors) who come into our classes and talk to us about how we can get involved & what we need to do to succeed. They constantly tell us that if we need help, whether academic or personal, we can ask a teacher to contact them or just look for them during lunch or passing periods. We have a new principal this year and I have seen her many times during lunch talking to students & at school activities. I participate in sports & every coach will tell you the same thing, first come grades then come skills. You may be the best athlete but if your failing a class or not doing your work then you won't get as much play time. At South your ethnicity or social/economic background doesn't matter, what matters is the type of person you are. Here you will always find friends.
--Submitted by a student

Ok the postive first. I had great communication with several freshman teachers. To the extent in which cell numbers were exchanged. So we had daily, contact regarding my child. On his Participation, and work that he completed or didnt complete. So for those teachers i give a 5 star review. There was staff that were too busy trying to be cool, and friends with the students. That when i was there, i felt they were able to shoot the breeze in the office ,if they had a good relationship with certain staff members. So office staff I give a 2 star. So the students. Now sure there is good and bad in all schools. I seen lots of bullying, after school, and other things that wont be posted on this site. I feel that they need to improve security , durning all hrs of the day as long as there is students on campus. Overall i give south high a 2 star review
--Submitted by a parent

Although South high doesnt have the best academics in Kern County,the students try their best, they are spirited, and a lot of the teachers know how to teach to the students where they understand the curiculum. South is an approving school because of the support from the staff, administration, and faculty.
--Submitted by a student

Often times there are stereotypes that target South High primarily based on its location. However, the staff is willing to assist students to succeed. At any rate, to describe the administration as "cool" demonstrates low status of acknowledgement and proves lack of knowledge since this is primary term. Furthermore, the School has been reported that 30% of senior graduates are accepted into a four year university which is perhaps higher than any high school in Kern County. With this purpose in mind, the school is overall successful and consists of rigorous courses that prepare students for after life and here the students become a family. Therefore, in order to criticize South High make sure you at least walk the halls .
--Submitted by a student

South high does, or did, have great administrators though. And, none matches our diversity, which is something we need to celebrate more.
--Submitted by a student

I think about South High School. I do not like the teaching staff at South High, Usually they are rude and disrespectful to the students often provoking negative behavior in the students and then hiding behind their teacher title. The administration however is cool,they work really hard with the parents and students after the teachers create big problems. The teachers (some)don't even know what they are teaching. Do not send your children to this school.
--Submitted by a parent

The Programs need some improvement, but I believe that they are improving. They have the math and science program which is a great help to the student that want to have a career in the science or math field. South High is a good school for it's location.
--Submitted by a student

I have my last child out of 4 going to South High. I do believe more parent involvement would be great. Every parent is responsible for their child and that is what should be enforced. My opinion is that each student has a choice as to how they will be productive in school.Its what they make of it.My other 3 children have all done excellant in this school.Know what your children are doing . Its not the school that makes you what you are its the parents and the people around you. Every student has a choice even if your surroundings are not so great.My childrens heart have been touched by so many teachers at South High. You can go to the fanciest and richest school ever and never be taught what really matters in life.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a south high student and here's what I have to say about south high: the quality of the academic programs are quite shotty and half of the time some of the teachers dont even know what they are doing. The availability of music and art are actually very good the programs have gotten stronger in the past few years and the teachers that teach art, choir, drama, and band are very good. They are probably the smartest on the campus. At south high I don't really notice a lot of parent involvement except for when the school needs money. Therefor I do not think that parents should let their children go to south high.
--Submitted by Kittie, a student