New Technology High School

After attending the school for four years and have graduated in the top five of my Senior class of 2011, I am happy to say I am proud I attended SNTHS. The system the school works under is "PBL," or project based learning. Courses are taught through projects where students work in teams to complete a project assigned, later to present in front of the class to demonstrate what they have learned over the course of the project. The system is far more engaging than the traditional textbook system because it allows to critically think and work with other people to solve problems, which is made to reflect a workplace environment. The teachers are all very helpful, each one willing to work with every individual student to help them pass they classes. Although students might become rowdy at times, teachers are quick to solve the situation, and the manner they do it fully demonstrates the teacher's ability to work with students. The school's counselors and office staff are very helpful in getting you ready for college and internships, making the process much more easier so students can get a step ahead into college. I fully recommend this school to anyone who wants to succeed.
--Submitted by a student

I absolutely love New Tech. I am now a Senior and enjoy every moment I spend there. It is literally my second home and I am happy I made the choice to go there. There are always fun activities, a great learning environment, amazing teachers/staff, and great students.
--Submitted by a student

New Tech is a wonderful small school that trumps all other high schools with it's innovative project-based learning system, community-like society, and hard-working teachers who really care about their students.
--Submitted by a student

I am a senior at SNTHS. I have been going to New Tech since my freshmen year. I love this school. The relationship I have with my teachers is amazing. I feel that I can always come to them for advice. The work environment is very calm and relaxing, which appeals to me and my personality. The things I learned at New Tech will stay with me forever. I will miss this school when I am gone.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is now a Junior and began as a freshman. I am very comfortable with her attending this school. The are unlike any school I have ever experienced and the fact that the kids of all kinds can be comfortable here is very refreshing. I am sure there are remarks and kids making fun of others (as there are "different" types here) but for the most part, I love that they can all be in one place and manage to interact. This is what the real word is about and when they are in the working environment, students will be well prepared. My daughter may struggle a bit as the classes are difficult but it only makes them work harder to acheive their potential. I would not want my daugher attending any other school. Most teachers are wonderful. Principal is great!
--Submitted by a parent

As you have seen so far by the other reviews, the school doesn't have very good reviews. Hopefully, i can change that with my experience and this review. New Tech is a very good school, I'm currently a Sophomore there and I've had some up and down but overall the school is great. The principal is outstanding! She is one good principal. She's on top of everything and will not put up with anyones stupidity in judgments of others. She also will make you accountable for your choices. The teachers are great and very social. And the kids don't try to run the class, those students that try to run the class are the slackers. We do work in groups and you may end up with them, but overall it benefits in the end. Lastly overall the school is excellent and you will get far, so i recommend this school!
--Submitted by a student

This school is good. But it is just not taught properly. Too much computers for children to be messing around and playing games on it because they know how to hack the school's firewalls/programs that block entertainment.
--Submitted by a student

I was a student an the school is wonderful.
--Submitted by a student

I find it interesting that someone says the requirements are lower than much schools, when in fact the graduation requirements exceed the typical graduation requirements of SCUSD schools. Students complete 12 college credits, complete 40 hours of community service, a 50 hour intership and are encouraged to take math every single year no matter how advanced they are. This school is difficult, but I have found a warm, welcoming place that I could not find in a larger school. The teachers are unique, young energetic human beings and the principal is amazing, truly the most involed principal I have ever seen. The school continues to improve as any school should, but New Tech is far superior to any public school in my opinion.
--Submitted by a student

I had transferred out of this school in October. If you like small schools, you'll love new tech. Everybody knows everyone and the teachers get to know you personally. At the same time I ahd to give up many of my schedule choices and it is true that the students run the classes. At least I got technology and presentation experience. Overall, I would think real carefully about going to this school.
--Submitted by a student