Towers High School

I went toTowers and was clas of 97. I don't know how this school is now but it was pretty bad back then. It was very ghetto. The students told the teachers what to do. They cussed the teachers out. Unless the teacher took control of the class the students would smell fear and take over. Especially the math classes which was a subject i had trouble in because i could not hear what the teacher was saying. This caused me to fail at two of my math classes because i could not hear the teachers instruction on how to do the work because of people carrying on conversations unrelated to what we were trying to learn. Then the teacher would put the easiest problem on the board and expect you to apply that simple answer to 25 different problems. I don't recommend this school.

If I were DeKalb County, I would do some restructuring of their school zones for this reason. If Towers is run by the state now, what's the point of having it next year since DeKalb is planning to close at least one school for 2011-2012? Besides, my child and I don't even feel comfortable going there for any reason.
--Submitted by a parent

My my children was placed in danger while attending Towers my daughter was threatened but because she defended herself she was punished more than the person who threatened and cornered her. The teachers are not in control and the classess are loud and unruled the teachers listen to their chosen students and some ignore the stragglers. The only time they offer assistance is to generate the needed scores because it has been on the line to be shut down due to test scores. All 3 of my children had to find an alternatives to this school a school that has been having difficulty meeting it's standard.
--Submitted by a parent

My daugter is a 10th grade student at Towers. This is her 2nd year there. This is the worst school I've ever seen. The staff is awful, most calls are not returned. The students are cursing out teachers and fighting staff. Students are also fighting while Towers are having guests the that are there to check up on the school. Personally I think the school needs to be shut down or have the whole staff replaced. I like where I live but Towers High alone has me looking for another area to move to just for a better high school for my daughter.
--Submitted by a parent

great environment and pretty good teachers
--Submitted by a parent

i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and a'm a eleventh grader here at towers high
--Submitted by a student

Fall 2006 is my son's first year at Towers High School. As such, my comments might not be comprehensive. However, I believe the overall quality of Towers' academic programs is evident in the following points (notwithstanding Assessment scores): * Grammar usage in comments by former/current students (see comments in the 'Parent Reviews' section). * Environment during class-schedule changes (for example, when students change from 1st-period classes to 2nd-period classes). Regarding the second bullet, it's appalling to witness students use profane language towards Security Guards, faculty, and staff. Also during class-schedule changes, faculty and staff inform male students to tuck their shirts in their pants, but only about 15% of those students adhere. The principal appears to be genuine, but I perceive an undertone of frustration of being in a position where he can't affect positive change. My perception is based on the principal's comments about apparent parent apathy.
--Submitted by a parent

I am deeply concerned about the negative impact that renovation efforts that are currently underway may have at Towers High School. My son and daughter are to report to school on August 14th ready to work. However, I am not certain that the school is ready for my children (or any others for that matter). I am concerned about the safety of the students that will be walking the halls during construction. How will the sounds of drills and jack hammers impact instruction? I am concerned about the air quality (dust & debris) while my children are in school. I have no doubt that the majority of faculty and staff are more than qualified to provide my children with the education they need to become productive citizens.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently attending Towers High and I think its a good school but there are some teachers that need not to teach. Towers needs some attention and security. I really think Towers have a good displinary system. I really love the Principal and its Staff.
--Submitted by Alicia Dixon, a student

I am going to be truthful. Towers High School is a bad school. As a rising junior I hate this school. In order for Towers High School to make it to the top they are going to need major changes. They keep talking about getting renovations and all this other stuff they have not done that yet. When it rains the have trash cans to catch the water. They have some classes and the ISS in these raggedy broke down trailors. They need to renovate Towers ASAP
--Submitted by a student