Southern High School

I have been very pleased with the education that my son has gotten at Southern. My older daughter went through 12 years of pricey prep schools when we were living in another country with more problematic schools. I believe that the education at Southern has been richer than her experiences. The art and music programs are outstanding. He has had the opportunity to take a variety of AP courses, which is unheard of in some other counties. My son has a physical disability and his administrator tracks his progress and often writes to me if he feels that he is slipping in any area. I do believe if you just check the grammar in some of the parent and student responses giving negative reviews you will see that it needs a little work. Just saying ,,,,, the people who are complaining may REALLY not be college material.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff at Southern High School went above and beyond to ensure that myself and many other students graduated with an understanding of the wide variety of courses that were taught there. Friendly and firm, they guided me throughout all four years that I was there and helped me graduate with pride. Go Southern Bulldogs!!!

This school doesn't deserve the blue ribbon status. The teachers and administrators care more about appearences than the students. Any student problems are ignored and parent involvement is not welcome and is limited to getting funding for the school. The attitude that my son has encountered is that he 'just might not college material'. As a teacher and parent, this is unacceptable.
--Submitted by a parent

Administrators do not respond well to parents concerns all they do is sugar coat it. Teachers are more of a joke than anything
--Submitted by a student

Southern High has provided anexcellent education for my two children. My daughter graduated in 2008 and entered the University of Maryland with 46 AP credits, due to the great opportunities for taking AP classes provided. My son is a junior at Southern and is also getting a wonderful education. Teachers at Southern really care about the students and are excited about all that goes on in the school. The school is a warm, safe environment where students can excel.
--Submitted by a parent

We are a National Blue Ribbon school! We have a wonderful, caring staff and great students. We are the best!
--Submitted by a parent

We are a National Blue Ribbon school as of 2009. This is a great honor and our school deserves it. We have great staff, great students and a wonderful community!
--Submitted by a parent

We're a National Blue Ribbon School. Can't beat that.
--Submitted by a parent

National Blue Ribbon school. Great students teachers and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers care about their students. They are willing to stay after, help during lunch and even go to sporting events to cheer on their students.
--Submitted by a parent