Bell Senior High School

i graduated in class 2011 i was in the soccer team an di remember that everytime i didnt want to go to class i could just go to the P.E lokers and be there. is true that if you are Honor student, AP student, or athletes you have priorities have either school teachers, coach, and the police in charge of the school order. many teachers were responsible for criticizing his troublemakers students rather than trying to help them . course there are always teachers who really do their job, but still the majority of teachers that I had only the charge of wasting their time. in the soccer girls team I used to find discrimination aver that the players were not good enough and , were sat during the training and not helped at all. purposely learned that the school does not make the student. if you want to be someone in life gives the best of you. I played three years in varsity soccer team for women and thank God I had the chance to start, but look at the discrimination that emerged from the trainer to bad players.

This the school where I learn the value of education and one my of sons went to Bell and to see how much the school has deteriorated and how children are still making the best of their education under such sad conditions broke my heart. The students deserve more than a run down school with falling ceiling tiles due to leaks on the roof and outdated building facilities that hinder not only their education but most importantly their health both physical and psychological. Please consider given the students of Bell Senior High School an educational environment that is indusive to learning. Thank you on behalf of all the students at Bell Senior High School.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated in class of 2007, and I hated it. I was in the Honors program for 2 years (Before I miraculously left the Honors program due to close-mindedness and seeing how unfair it was), and during that time I realized how the school only cared for the Honor students, AP students, and athletes, but they forgot about the troubled kids who needed the guidance. In Bell, if you were a troublemaker, the administrators preferred to suspend you or even kick you out of school than help you. If you were in sports, the school police would let you ditch class leave school to go get a burger, as long as you brought him one (Not making this up, I saw with my own eyes). Basically, it's a bad school, and I wouldn't even give it a star if it wasn't for the very few people that actually pushed students.

BHS has great teachers who really care about the students and as well it has great programs to get us in the path to college
--Submitted by a student

Most People think that Bell isn't a good school because of the area or the bad records it has.. But Bell has good teachers that will push students to the limit to get their school work done. It Also has a good rating of students passing CAHSEE and they go up every year. Last year in 2009 above 80% of 10th grade students passed CAHSEE the first time. It has alot of programs...and our sports are really good here ranging from Swimming,Tennis,Football,Basketball,Volleyball ,Baseball,Football,Soccer,Softball,Track,Cross Country,Golf..And so many clubs to choose.
--Submitted by a student

I am a Bell High School alumni; class of 2008. Although Bell High School may not be the greatest public school, it definitely has many opportunities for students to succeed and pursue a higher education after high school. It is really up to the student if he/she wants to challenge himself/herself. If you're a student there, I advise you to take as many AP/Honors courses as you can. Get involved with the extracurriculars, seek help, seek advice, get counseling...'You will only reap what you sow.' I'm proud to say that I made the most of what was presented before me at Bell and now I'm at UCLA...Like I said, Bell was not the best school, nor was it the worst, it is what you make it.
--Submitted by a student

Most people think that this school is bad all because of where its at. Sure Bell ain't no Beverly Hill but the school is great! The teachers here make an effort to help me succeed throughout my high school years. Go Eagles!
--Submitted by a student

i personally like this school better than the other schools around the area, i used to attend huntington park high and to be honest bhs is a way better school. The teachers care so much about our education, the counselours are there for us whenever we need them and the social vibe is just the best.
--Submitted by a student

Well I currently attend this school. It is one of the best schools to learn about life and how to make it in the real world. But of course, thats not all. The teachers focus on getting you child to graduate from High School in order for them to continue their learning in college. Many parents argue that Bell High School is not a good place for your kids to graduate and that the school needs to do way more for the students. I believe that thats not true. In my year going to Bell, the teachers would sacrafice their time after work to tutor kids. Its not the schools fault that your child doesn't take advantage of these opportunities. If you want you child to learn to be independent and care about life, then Bell High School is defenetly a perfect school for them to attend!
--Submitted by a student

One of the problems that Bell Senior High teachers face is that 'most' parents do not take an active role in their child's education. School does not end at 3:30, my parents made sure I worked when I got home. I was REQUIRED to read and work on my studies. I didn't get on MySpace or on the Play Station. I read and studied. Out of a class of 30, approximately 8 parents attend Parent Night Conferences. School isn't a babysitting facility it is a place that you are as active in your son/daughter's education as the teacher. Out of 150 students, when I taught, approximately 25-30 parents showed any interest in their child's academic progress. This was consistent in my 10 years in the classroom. I never had more than 30 parents show up. That's an F in my book too!