Michigan City High School

A motivated student can get out of this school what they put into it. Honors and AP classes are available. The students on the sports teams are very supportive of one another. Students who value education and who WANT to can do well and go on to some of the best colleges in the country. It takes motivated not passive parents.
--Submitted by a parent

The experience that we have encountered with this school has been horrible. I would not reccommend this school to anyone. I would also encourage people new to this area, to check out this system before coming to michigan city indiana.
--Submitted by a parent

Class of '10!! :) Last year, when I was a freshman, i definately got pretty scared when we had threats for shootings and gang fights, etc. At first, administration at MCHS wasn't doing anything about these types of problems. This year, they have finally stepped up. We, the students, actually feel more secure this year. MCHS does, however, need to crack down on bullying. I used to hate coming to school because of bullying. Now, I get along with a lot of people, so it's okay now.
--Submitted by a student

Student, Class of 08 - Yes, at one time discipline WAS bad, but now that's not the story. Actually, it seems sometimes we may have some rules that are TOO strict... (Well, strict for us, nothing as strict as private high school.) Regarding disciplinary problems we sometimes face here, (which are usually blown out of proportion), just realize that if you hang out with the right crowd, take the right classes, and participate in extra curricular, you will excel and have an amazing, memorable time. To the parents that are groaning - it takes a few calls to get information. Usually the embarrassing parents that don't get anywhere are whining at the front desk for 2 minutes about god knows what, not being specific on their story, or not hearing the school's side out. There's a parent group. Get involved if you really care about what's going on and want information.
--Submitted by Allie, a student

I walk the halls daily, I see what goes on, I know what it's really like. Parents don't because they don't go here, they probably couldn't even if they tried because the staff would stop them. It would be a disgrace if all the parents saw how this school is really run. Sure we have a few good teachers and dedicated staff members, but for the most part, it's sad.
--Submitted by a student

I am not a parent at this school, but I do attend. I am now a Senior at MCHS. I just transferred here last year, and I love it. I was automatically welcomed by everyone: the faculty and students. I have gotten into many activities for only being at MCHS for one complete year. I take honors classes and they are hard and give me the push to succeed more. I think MCHS helps with the real world b/c there is a large diversity there. The school has many opportunities for one to excell. They do not judge you b/c of your parents or anythign else besides who you are. I love MCHS!
--Submitted by a student

This School has no communication system for parent's,academic's,or sport's program's.It's the old pass the buck system.No matter what a parent's question is,it's allway's some one else's job.It's an endless maze,allway's refered to some one else.Then after 3 or 4 time's around the circle,you begin to understand that no one will assume the responsability for getting the job done.Children learn more by the example they see than what they are told.Just like in their home.C'mon staff & educator's,don't take take this as your day job.But as an opportunity to shape our future!For those of you who are dedicated staff& teacher's.You must really get frustrated in the system,but please don't give up.You are the one's the student's{our future}really need.The one's for whom it's a paycheck,a little effort please?
--Submitted by Ron Grace, a parent

Our school is out of control on disipline. There is no comunication with parents. No fallow up information is given to parents after bullying insidents or a assult/battery of student by another student. Lots of students feel this is not a safe place to be unless you can latch on to 'friends' that will protect you because no one in authority will.
--Submitted by a parent