Evergreen Valley High School

Speaking as a staff member of EVHS, the one thing I notice the most is lack of parent involvement in school activities. Yes, we are awfully short-staffed. We all do the very best we can by the students with the limited resources we are given.
—Submitted by a staff

The principal who 'rules' the school needs to be reolaced and also reported to the School District directly. She is condesending when talking about any issues and also takes away simple events which in the past have been important and enjoyable for the students. I am a parent of two students and have had discussions with the principal and a petition should be started, at least for the DIstrict Office should be aware of the discontent, both from the parents and teachers. It really is a shame, to think my property taxes are paying for her salary...Sorry, wish I could be more constructive, but she really should find another job, perhaps a prison warden...
—Submitted by a parent

My child attends EVHS. Football equipment was stolen due to the lack of adequate amount of lockers for players. We are now having to pay for the stolen material. There are a lot of fights on school campus and the staff rarely even knows about them. The office staff is so busy they are not even able to pay attention to the fact that a student is in their office. There are some admins that are absolutely wonderful and helpful but I'm becoming more and more disenchanted about this school every day. Private school is becoming sadly my only option because the tax dollars are just not going to a good education here.
—Submitted by a parent

A lot of the recent ratings are true. Don't be sidetracked by the glamor of going to a new state of the art school. This school used to be new, but people can sure destroy things in a hurry. Not only are public facilities as bathrooms in horrible shape, the administration falters to listen to students demands. Be warned, your students deserve better than this school. I am telling you this because they do.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm really disappointed in the way the school runs. In simple words, this school's appearance is great, but the inner core of it isn't great at all. Counselors are a big issue and they are not well-organized.
—Submitted by a student

I abhor this school. There's no unity, everyone is rude, and while the campus may look great at times, everything is completely divided. Any attempts at unity (Peace Circle event, Sept. 11 respects, etc) are ignored, destroyed, or forgotten. I'm a student. I know.
—Submitted by a student

I go to this school, and if it wasn't for my friends, there's no reason to be here. This school is filled with administration who just don't care about the students. The principal has no communication with us! Teachers are average. Some of the teachers are fabulous, others aren't so much. Extra-curriculars? Let's say a majority look forward to botc, hc, and dances. That's about it. Overall, EV isn't what everyone thinks it is.
—Submitted by a student

Well, we thought we were getting a good principal, but it seems not. Why does she fire good teachers? My son lost a good math teacher thanks to this principal. The principal won't say why she didn't rehire the teacher, but I saw my son do much better in math with that teacher than he had ever done, thanks to his teacher. I think parents should be able to over ride a principal's decision. This principal is so arrogant and thinks she is never wrong. Why has she been dumped on our great school?
—Submitted by a parent

pretty on the outside bland on the inside. teachers don't really know what they are doing. very segrated,you need to be richer to fit in. drug abuse problem. I would know these things because im now a senior here. nobody knows who the princpal is. there are very few extra curricular actives.little disipline, not safe for studence who can be easyly become influnced by drugs because they are readly avalible.
—Submitted by alyssa, a student

-Number of AP Classes: Average -Number of Honors Classes: Below Average -Student Administration: Below Average -Counselors: Below Average -Office Staff: Below Average -Music Department: Average -Sports programs: Average -Teacher Quality: Below Average -- Average -Campus Quality: Above Average -Diversity: Average -Parent Involvement: Below Average Personally, I would choose to invest $15,000 a year and go to a private school where I would be provided with more opportunities than at EVHS. Mainly, the teachers and lack of funds are holding the school back from being what could potentially be a great school. All of the good teachers are leaving while the lazy, and unenthusiastic teachers are coming, which is tragic for the students. There definently needs to be more parent involvement for this school to progress. Don't let the administration solely run the school.
—Submitted by a parent

-Number of AP Classes: Average -Number of Honors Classes: Below Average -Student Administration: Below Average -Counselors: Below Average -Office Staff: Below Average -Music Department: Average -Sports programs: Average -Teacher Quality: Below Average -- Average -Campus Quality: Above Average -Diversity: Average -Parent Involvement: Below Average Personally, I would choose to invest $15,000 a year and go to a private school where I would be provided with more opportunities than at EVHS. Mainly, the teachers and lack of funds are holding the school back from being what could potentially be a great school. All of the good teachers are leaving while the lazy, and unenthusiastic teachers are coming, which is tragic for the students. There definently needs to be more parent involvement for this school to progress. Don't let the administration solely run the school.
—Submitted by a student

I feel that this is an excellent school. Yes, I may be biased because I attend EVHS, but, as it is clear from test scores, EVHS is one of the best schools in the ESUHSD. I came from a private middle school, and I had the option to attend a good private high school(such as Presentation). However, I chose to attend EVHS. It is a decision I definitely don't regret. The teachers really do care, and as it is a new school, it has taken some time for all the extra-curricular programs to settle in. Howver, in this 4th year of the school, we already offer some of the best AP classes and numerous art/music programs. In addition, we have excellent sports teams headed by wonderful coahces. In addition, parents are really involved in almost every aspect of the school. This warm environment provides a great platform for success.
—Submitted by a student

I am happy my children go here. I am very happy they have good teachers and Mr. Salmon is the best. The principal Mrs. Cornelious is so wonderful and so helpful and works hard to night to see parents and students.
—Submitted by Jupreet, a parent

evergreen is great. my two children attend/have attended evergreen and they love it. staff is great. a few bad teachers but what school doesn't have those? principal is great and teachers are very involved with parents. lots of sports and clubs. they discipline the students very well from what i hear. only slight problem is it's overcrowded, but they are solving this by building a new building. hopefully this helps in the future.
—Submitted by a parent

The most important thing about a school is it's management, and let me tell you, EV does a very poor job at that.
—Submitted by a former student

Excellent school with diversified programs and dedicated teachers who really care.
—Submitted by a parent

The staff cares so much about their students, and the environment is great.
—Submitted by a parent

Evergreen Valley High School is, in my opinion, a pretty good school. Every one of my daughter's teachers are highly qualified, and the administration is helpful and almost always available to answer my questions.
—Submitted by a parent

Evergreen High School should not deserve the good ratings that it has right now. My child goes to Evergreen Valley High School and she hates it. The school is over crowded. It takes a while for her to get lunch.
—Submitted by a former student

Quality of academic programs cannot be rated as the school is fairly new. There are not many extracurricular activities offered for students as htry outs are limited and a lot of the students that get selected are friends or acquantansies of players or teachers. Full parent involvement has not being fully established as it is a fairly new school
—Submitted by a parent