Durant High School

I am an alumni of Durant HS. During my time at Durant, I was very involved with sports, clubs and student council. Being involed is one of the most important aspects for students. I battled a family issue my Junior year, and everyone at Durant helped me through. From talks with the principle, families bringing food over and friendly hugs from other students, I can honestly say I got through it because of my Durant family. I will always be proud to say I was a Durant Cougar.
--Submitted by a student

Every school has issues and my kids have enjoyed their time at durant but I agree with the support staff is RUDE and/or never bothers to return calls. Football Coaches won't return calls even though your new to the program and get upset with the kids for asking questions. Guidance, please where do I begin. With the depature of the head of the department I was hoping for a geat new start however now the replacement does not return calls either, do they teach that? I thought Durant would have better structure in place. You wonder why parents don't want to get involved here, they can't no one calls you back and if they do, they have attitude.
--Submitted by a parent

Leadership staff is rude and disrespectful to both students and parents and are allowed to ridicule students as well. FL statute 1006.09 (b) line 13 'No student shall be suspended for unexcused tardiness, lateness, absence, or truancy.'
--Submitted by a parent

Durant may have some bad things about it, but overall this is by far one of the best schools in the county! I recently moved away and the new school i am attending is eons behind Durant both in technology and curriculum. I have always thought that northern school have left southern school behind when it comes to the talent of students, and until recently, in my mind that was true. After experiencing the move i have gone through it seems like teachers at Durant are more caring and helpful than anywhere else i know of.
--Submitted by a student

i loved this school while i attended
--Submitted by a student

My daughter was invited to go through their GAP program coming into High School as a freshman. She loved it. The exercise made all the difference in making her feel like part of the school. She got very excited just hearing the kids talk about their experiences in Durant. Orientation was just as great. Teachers willing to take a minute and talk to you. Students seemed very respectful and just comfortable in the school. So far so good.
--Submitted by a parent

So far i have enjoyed this shool teachers and all
--Submitted by a student

I am impressed with the school as a whole, however, I am concered about the ESE department & opportunities given to borderline students, so that they have access to grade level info for FCAT testing. It seems that unless students specifically ask for it, Grade level FCAT INFO is never presented. It also appears that Low Income students are more inclined to fail if they do not purchase items requested in the Honors classes by teachers. Teachers nor Guidance return calls or vmails left for them. Not everyone owns a computer, nor has access to internet. As Far as the Prinicpals & Administration, no complaints at all.
--Submitted by a parent

Between all my kids we have been at this school now for 6 years. The administation is caring and wonderful and the staff has been there a long time. That says alot to me. I have had a good student and a not-so-good stud. so i have been able to see first hand both sides of administration.
--Submitted by Sherrie, a parent

I graduated from this school in 2004. I fought tooth and nail not to go there orginally. I was glad my mother made me go, it was the best experience ever in my life. My little sister now goes there. We moved just so she would be in boundaries of the school.