Heritage Junior High School

I love the school, there's nothing I can say other than that. I just wish they would update the website. It hasn't been updated since June 2011!

Some teachers are great, those are the ones providing what our kid need to successfully learn the course material. They get 4.5 stars even if our kid did poorly on some assignment because it was strictly our kid fault and never had a complaint. One the other hand, our kid complaints were plentiful about a few. A kid question should be treated as deserving of the teacher's attention rather than a pain or waste of their effort. Also, no students should ever overhear teachers talking poorly of students such as calling someone "dumb" or "look what I have to deal with." Some teach assignments as if the students are in college or add tangent material good in the work place but distracts a kid from learning the course material. Some are quick to hand out failing grades (LF) or zero's based on minor things, make negative assumptions, or assumptions on what one student says without getting all the facts. Asking will usually clarify many concerns. Because our kid has lost some of the enjoyment about learning and we want to get the motivation high, we are exploring other schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Heritage is absolutely amazing. The teachers actually care about us from the deepest of their souls. When they say they're going to help us, they mean it. The counselors actually want us to stop by and ask for help, and my friend does every single day at lunch. We all love Heritage so much, we don't want to leave (yet I'm disappointed in the IB program).

My child loves going to Heritage. He is in 7th grade and can't wait to get there everyday. They have great techers, who really listen to the students. KUDOS! Heritage!
—Submitted by a parent

We school of choiced our 9th grade student to Henry Ford II. This school lacks professionals who understand dealing with minor special needs students. (i.e 504) I found the staff as a whole lax in it professionalism. (Hard time telling the students from the teachers.)
—Submitted by a parent

omg!!! heritage is amazing..i love the school..i wish i can stay longer. the teachers are very nice and they help out with what ever we dont understand, which is impossible because they teach so well. the school is pretty clean, and everyone is soooo nice. the library has a huge veritey of books and even the lunches arent bad. its the best school ever!!!! =]
—Submitted by a student

the school is wonderful and its small so it feels like a private school...its awesome.. those were the best 3 years of my life!!!
—Submitted by a student

I go to heritage and i am in 7th grade. The school is amazing i would highly recommend it over any other middle school the teachers are awesome and there are around 500 kids
—Submitted by a student

I am going to transfer from heritage to goodrich. i dont want to. heritage Juiner hogh is Amazing!!!
—Submitted by a student

This school is sooo awesome! I wish that I could stay for another year. The staff and faculty members are the greates that you will ever find in a public school today in our economy!
—Submitted by a student

I go there and it is an awesome school. the teachers are the best.
—Submitted by a student

I am very pleased with Heritage. My son is in his 2nd year there. He is in the special education seed program. Without the program my son would not have grown as an individual. I rate the teacher, Lisa Sanford as the best, top notch special education teacher that I have had the pleasure to work with. Parent involvement is crucial with a child's education. I feel UCS and Heritage are doing the best that they can with the current budget crisis. I cannot speak for the average student in the general education forum, but I know with a smaller class size it allows for more attention to the student. Heritage is the only Jr. High with the smallest enrollment. Some of the other Jr. High's have more. I'm pleased with choosing Heritage.
—Submitted by a wagner, a parent

This school is not a good school at all. My son went there last year and we had many problems with the school staff and students.
—Submitted by a former student

Heritage is a small school with a principal and staff second to none. For the past 3 years my son has been at Heritage we have found teachers who make their subject matter interesting as well as teachers who have taken a personal interest in him. The staff has helped to mentor our son by reinforcing respect, personal best, positive communication and honesty -- all things we have been trying to teach him ourselves. The principal at Heritage has strong leadership skills and is interested in hearing from parents. She is continually making changes and improvements when necessary to keep the school's excellent reputation.
—Submitted by Karen, a parent

I was very pleased with the school. This school is a school of choice for us. My son would have attend the other Jr. High in the area. I chose this school for the low enrollment and I was very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

Heritage Junior High is a wonderful reason to move to Sterling Heights, Michigan. As a student you are treated with respect from your the staff and your fellow student. Overall this is a great school to send your kids to. And since this is a UCS choice school it would be well worth driving your kids to HJH even from a different town.
—Submitted by Thomas Monette, a student

HJH is as close to a private school as you can find in a public school district! With just 500 kids and a caring, active staff, the school environment is excellent. With an active parent base supporting a successful Science Olympiad program and access to the Utica School's Math, Science & Tech magnet school, students with an interest in sciences have great opportunities. Students interested in arts have the opportunity to see theatre and visit cultural sites like the Detroit Opera Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts. The staff works hard to expose students to a wide range of learning opportunities. I chose this school as a 'school of choice' for my kids and I'm glad I did!
—Submitted by a parent

The small population of the school (about 500) makes for the feel of a private school. Strong science department and good parental support produces very successful Science Olympiad program. Very good band & orchestra program. Small size does put athletic teams at a competitive disadvantage and limits elective options.
—Submitted by a parent