Sandy Creek High School

Outstanding! My one daughter graduated with honors in 2009. I have another one graduating with honors I suspect in 2010...in spite of the fact she has Aspergers. The teachers really do care and they are receptive to meeting with parents that care. They prepare our children for life after school. Attending college is not an option for Sandy Creek students. It is automatic. My daugther received all kinds of scholarship offers. She is in the performing arts but she could be a physician, mathematician or scientist if she chose. My other daughter plans to become a physician. Both were in AP and honors course work throughout their stay at SC...We also have outstanding athletes...who are just as bright...BTW I am going to the dome to support our Patriots as we seek victory this coming Friday!
--Submitted by a parent

Hands down the absolute best overall high school in Fayette County. When looking at the total picture -- teachers, administrators, coaches, extra-curriculars, test scores, student performance, learning environment, diversity, facilities, kids' attitudes and parent involvement -- this is the best high school in a county filled with outstanding schools. All five Fayette High Schools are excellent public schools, but Sandy Creek is the best one.

The students of this school that I see and meet within our local community are always polite, bright, and respectful. These are important qualities and characteristics. In addition, I notice a high level of camaraderie and healthy competition among them. I like seeing them having fun and laughing; it always makes me feel happy whenever I see these students.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children attending Sandy Creek, one is a rising sophmore and the other will be a senior (YAY!!). The school has more than met their academic needs and I am very impressed with the principals and teachers. I have a golfer and a tennis player and it is sad that those sports are given next to zero attention by any of the staff, however my children still enjoy participating. We came from Pennsylvania school systems and although there is no comparison whatsoever as far as academics and overall quality of the schools (PA being far superior and yes, I am a Southerner born and bred) Sandy Creek has met my children's needs thus far so I encourage all parents to consider it if relocating to the area. It is a very diverse school and my children have thrived with that diversity.
--Submitted by a parent

This school, in the past, has been very good, producing many successful students and attracting the best public school teachers out there. However, over the past few years, the SCHS has slowly digressed into nothing more than a substandard occupation of time. Students are not connected in the classroom, spending most of their time on cell phones, while those great teachers, one by one, leave for other schools with higher percentages of caucasian students. For these reasons, my youngest brother, an 8th grade student, is not going to attend Sandy Creek, for the future looks dull and inevitably worse than the current situation.
--Submitted by a student

My experience with this school has been excellent. The administrators have been fantastic. My oldest son is graduating this year, and I'm looking forward to sending my 13 year old there after he finishes up at Flat Rock Middle School.
--Submitted by a parent

All Fayette County schools are great, but we are proud to be at Sandy Creek HS. Our experience has, for the most part, been very positive. We have three children--one a graduate of SCHS and two more currently attending. Academics in my opinion are excellent. As far as parent involvement, that is a little lacking, but we do not consider it the school's fault. Parents have to want to participate in the activities or in volunteering. SCHS offers some great academic electives---some taught by Marlene Holland---and has a great staff. Whenever there has been an issue, which was usually minor, it has always been handled professionally with attention to the student's issues/needs. We love SCHS!
--Submitted by a parent

I made the switch from a prestigious Atlanta private school to Sandy Creek and I am very pleased. My children are motivated learners and the teachers at Sandy Creek have given them excellent opportunities to develop their love of learning. Certain programs must be mentioned, Art with Mrs. Fletcher, World Cultures, Environmental Science with Mrs Wolfe, Advanced Math courses are all excellent. The teachers manage to produce excellent students in an environment that is the most diverse in Fayette County in terms of economics and ethnicity. A student is just as likely to sit beside the child of black millionaires or white farmers. And they all seem to get along very well. In my opinion, someone should do a case study on Sandy Creek and find out why the students and faculty get along so famously!
--Submitted by a parent

1st year with 9th and 11th grader from private school background. Quality of academic programs is good, extracurricular activities are awesome. Teachers are interested in the children's success and are willing to spend extra, meaningful time with them. Student body is a mix of lightweight bullies and respectful young men and women.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is very involved with Georgia Virtual School, a system where children can take additional courses online at home to further their education. It really helps the students get ahead for those motivated to do so.
--Submitted by a parent