Cary High School

my daughter and son-in-law both attended chs and thrived!! my son-in-law graduated in 2005 and my daughter in 2007! thanks to chs, my daughter is now a teacher herself!!! you probably know who they are!! because my son-in-law played football for cary high! THANKS CHS!!
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I have a junior and a sophomore right now and we love the school. The teachers seem to care about the kids and they talk to them on their level. Both kids are in honors classes and one in marching band. Seems like everyone gets along well and the principal is amazing at relating to the students. Band program is bar-none! Imps really do bleed green :)
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"One word...Tradition!" We have many good things to say about Cary High. It is a multicultural, socially diverse environment and the kids seem to get along very well with one another. The teachers are responsive and willing to help and the AP classes are challenging. The community/student support for the extracurricular activities is very good, the band program is amazing. Each year CHS just gets better and better. Two things that need work are: 1) the buildings are old and need some TLC (the school is in process of working on that) and 2) more parents need to join and support THE PTA! Over all, a very good place to send your children to high school.
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We have two daughters who are thriving at The Cary High School. Cary High is different from other Wake County schools in many key areas. Teaching staff is stable (low turn-over) and willing to assist students during lunch and after school. Principal Thilman is highly visible through the school day and at after-school activities - he "participated" in band camp. The students generally come from households that do not entitle them (ie: they are not driving fancy cars or dressing in designer duds). The music, sports, and ROTC programs are distinguished in big ways, every year. We cannot imagine our family at any other school. Yes, we bleed green, too!
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My last of 3 kids has graduated from Cary High and is off to start her college adventures. Cary High has done a great job of preparing all three of my kids with the tools they have needed to succeed in life. Each child had different areas of interest and this school provided them all the opportunity to explore and grow in their specialized areas. The principal is youthful and involved with the students...they love him. Teachers and staff are supportive and caring. Music and sports programs are top notch. As a parent, I encourage you and your child to get involved and make a difference. This school is rooted deep in tradition(s) and school spirit. Thanks to the many at Cary High who have helped us to raise happy, educated and well-rounded children. Imps do bleed green:)
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Cary High is certainly not the best.. Cary high has some get teachers don't get me wrong but that school is so unorganized to me I'm glad I'm no longer going to Cary High I'm now going to go to Panther Creek , which is a Way better school . Good Luck fellow IMPS !
—Submitted by a student

This school has been great for me so far. It has been very open minded and accepts everyone's faults. Even though there are sometimes fights, it is only the troublemakers. I have excellent teachers and very good friends. It is a much better school than what it is rated on here for.... so far. Plus, the CET program here is AMAZING!
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My grandson just started 9th grade at the school. While he likes his teachers and friends, he and his parents are cautiously waiting to see how the school is and what the kids outside of his group are like. Someone set fire to the bathrooms 3 days this week and the fire department was called. Bad behavior is one thing but this goes beyond.

My daughter just finished her freshman year. It was fantastic! I really feel that the teachers and the school leadership care about the students success. I absolutely love the diversity at the school. I know that is a very important part of the schools success.
—Submitted by a parent

Cary highschool is a really great school that everybody likes to go to, the teachers, administrators and everybody they like to help everybody who needs help! They have very good classes that everybody make like to go to and enjoy their time at the school!! GO CARY IMPS!!
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I used to attend cary high and loved every second of it. The teachers were approachable and the classes were challenging. Teachers were available all the time for help or just to go and hangout with when you have spare team. The athletic department is top notch and are teams are always pretty good, i loved being an athlete for the imps. The kids i met there are good people and i miss roaming the halls of cary high. Best high school in the triangle!
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I feel that CHS is a wonderful school. The teachers there really care about their students and try to help them succeed. As an Alumni i can attest that many of us come back not only to visit for home coming but to also give back to our school and community. CHS has great AP classes, and EXCEPTIONAL extracurricular program (go gang green!!!). For the negative posters below, by the time you get to high school you shouldn't have to be spoon feed and told how to talk and what to do. that is a choice that you consciously make. It is not the job of a HIGH SCHOOL teacher to hold your child's hand and tell them what to do. any 14-18 is more than capable of doing their work and following directions. Teachers can only teach if you are willing to open your mind and listen.
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CHS fosters a positive environment academically and socially. The variety of electives and availability of AP courses are unmatched. I took 9 AP classes and countless electives with incredibly dedicated teachers who showed a passion for their subject and a love for their students. Likewise, extra-curricular activities abound, ranging from athletic teams to service organizations to honor societies to special interest groups. Each student has an opportunity to get involved with extra-curriculars that correspond to his/her interests. This, along with the rich traditions, cultivates an environment and school spirit that is unique to CHS. Alumni return not only for the typical homecoming festivities, but just to visit their esteemed teachers. Hearing about other people s high school experiences has shown me how fortunate I was to attend Cary. I love my school--the teachers, the students, the traditions, and plan to return as a teacher upon graduating from college.
—Submitted by a student

CHS is a disorganized school where students 'slip through the cracks' because the administration just does not care. Students and parents are treated rudely by office personnel. Teachers have no power to change the system. Bright students basically teach themselves.
—Submitted by a parent

The classes and electives are excellent, however sometimes the time spent on homework per day exceeds the time spent in school per day. My child spends aprox 30 hours per week on homework.
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Cary High School is a wonderful school. The staff, parents and students are committed to being the best. The academics are excellent, athletic and band programs are strong with a real dedication to excellence by staff and students. We have lived in the same neighborhood for 12 years to make sure all our kids go to Cary High.
—Submitted by a parent

Cary High is an ok school. The only thing thats excellent about this school is the extracurricular activities that they provide for the students. A lot of the teachers are there just so that they can put money in their pockets. It kind of depends on what teacher you get, becuase this school also has a lot of great teachers that actually care. I dont see how this school is supposedly one of the top schools. To some teachers that doesnt even matter, as long they get paid. If a student is lucky they will get a teacher that will not teach them anything, and will let you pass. This is from an experienced former 9th grader.
—Submitted by a student

Cary High School is a wonderful. The flagship of Wake County. The whole fine arts department wonderful. The band competes in national compitions and school spirit is very strong. The
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Cary High School provided a wonderful education for my daughter (recent grad). She had over 25 college credits upon graduating Cary High. My son is currently at Cary, and has also already begun to earn college credits as part of his high school schedule. There are MANY dedicated teachers, and both of my children have had absolutely NO problems with violence at school. Parents need to be involved in which classes your child signs up for - but there is plenty of classes to challenge their learning experience. I would send my children to CHS in a heartbeat!
—Submitted by a parent

Cary is probably the worst school out there. I do not get how it gets such rave reviews. The entire school system is awful, and the teachers don't cary about the students, and are often racist. If Cary is such a great school, then why are so many students failing? Simply put, the only good thing about Cary is its sports.
—Submitted by a student