Loy Norrix High School

Loy Norrix has been a great disapointment. If you want quality classes you better be ready for a lot of work. Don't be slow signing up for classes or you will get classes like dancing, weight lifting, german. They have never been able to give my children the upper level classes they have asked for. We have sent 4 children there and they were lucky to get two or three classes a semister that were what they wanted. I must say that they have done somethings better for the last two. The Kalamazoo has helped a very little. Need many more parents that are willing to complain about class selection.
--Submitted by a parent

Loy norrix is a wonderful school and people look over that fact the musical and drama department at Loy Norrix is marvelous! and the school is diverse
--Submitted by a student

We have a diverse, awesome school with great teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Loy Norrix is in sad shape. With the removal of David LaPrarie I thought it would make a turn for the better... but the administration continues to be weak and the students as a whole are not there for an education.
--Submitted by a parent

As a senior at Loy Norrix High School I would have to say the future of this school is looking brighter. This has and always will be a safe school. The teachers are okay, its easy to tell which teachers will be helpful for each students learning form. The extra curricular activities are getting better. The new principal Mr. Edwards is the star that this school has needed for a while, he has made dicipline tighter and as a student I am glad he came.
--Submitted by a student

Loy Norrix used to be an excellent school. My older son had a wonderful experience there, but the climate has changed dramatically over the past 4 years. The halls are unsafe, students are allowed to wander with no intention of going to class. The safety of students is not a priority of administration as they look the other way for the most chronic offenderse. With the implementation of the Promise, free tuition for all graduates, there seems to be a decrease in accountability and enforcement. There appears to be a overriding mood of families will stay for the promise of college tuition and discipline can become secondary to the politics.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe the biggest problem with Norrix is that not enough parents get involved with their children s lives. As a recent former student I never once felt threatened or unsafe. The diversity has had an amazing impact on my life. I would never think twice about sending my child or anyone else to this school. Norrix gave me many opportunities to grow and learn. I am thankful for my experience.
--Submitted by a former student

This is a very simple concept to understand, High school to many students, is like a second home. A place to learn and a place to visit. How can parents expect the best from the staff, from their own children, when their involvement is minimal. Parents, if you expect more, give more...more of your time to your childern and to the school. Show that you care and show some school spirit! Problems need to be fixed at home, on the street,not in the school environment. loy Norrix is a great school,parents and students just need to start believing.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has been a student at Loy Norrix the past four years. She has found numerous activities to her liking including teachers who have guided and opened they way for a career she is considering. She, her mom and I are aware of the challenges at Loy Norrix yet were I to do this again I would choose Norrix as the school for her. I don't feel this is an unsafe atmosphere yet one of real world challenges for staff and students.
--Submitted by a parent

Police officer stationed in school building is necessary to hallway safety. School superintendent is intolerant of suspensions, has tried to distance herself from problem. School has fine theatre and music curriculum but is an unsafe learning environment.
--Submitted by a staff