Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology

I'm a freshman here at Phillip O. Berry. So far, I've seen absolutely NO change whatsoever in the quality and challenge of the academics and even curriculum, comparing to middle school. This school is publicized with such a good rating, with propaganda that proposes that the students here are all high-level and advanced, and that the curriculum is more rigorous than that of normal schools. True, the ratings are high and the success and graduation rates are also high. But what is ALSO high is the level of IMMATURITY that is displayed in the classrooms. There is absolutely no display of discipline that I'm aware of, and I'm in classes with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The level of intelligence is also lower than I expected from this school. But I will say that there are, in fact, students that are very smart and mature, but the average classroom is not very high-level, considering that about half the students almost all of my classes are failing. Well, I suppose this school is better than my home school, Rocky River, so I guess I'll give them that. Overall, the teachers are decent, the students, not so much. And the rigor...I can't seem to find it.
--Submitted by a student

Our daughter is a Freshman at POB in the Engineering Academy. We have been VERY pleased with the quality of teachers and instruction and teaching by the teachers. The Engineering Academy is excellent. Our daughter passed her Intro. to Engineering class and will receive college credit for the class....that's awesome. And we contribute her success to her teacher, Mr. Mariano, who was voted "Teacher of the Year" last year. He's an awesome teacher! The principa, Mr. Carroll provides superior leadership to the teachers & staff as well as being accessible to students and parents. We are extremely pleased with Phillip O. Berry Acaedmy of Technology. ALL families with children interested in Engineering, Computer Technology or the Medical field should consider POB as top notch public high school in Charlotte, NC.
--Submitted by a parent

The academics is great. There are a lot students there to get a education and getting exposure to a potential career. The teachers are willing to work with student that want to learn. Only dissapointing part of POB is the athletic program. If your child is looking to get a athletic scholarship it will not happen. But luckily my child went there for academics which I applaud POB for.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has recently been accepted in to the Magnet program here and I have already seen a difference from his prior school James Martin. He likes his teachers and they really seem to care and be excited about the subjects they teach. The students also seem to care a great deal about their education and it is reflected by their behavior which has affected my son's behavior for the better. I would highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm very excited about my son attending POB. Open House was very informational. I meet The Principal and an Asst. Principal and was very impressed. The curriculum is very challenging. Don't believe all the negative things. Keep up the good work POB!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student here at berry and i love it the teachers are great the principle is excellent and the other student couldn't be any kinder and the sports are good to but me personally im on the wrestling team so i love berry go cardinals!!!!!
--Submitted by j.c conner, a student

I am a Student at Phillip O. Berry and I must express my own personal opinion. I know that Berry does not have the best reputation but it is a great learning environment.Most students at Berry come to school because they feel accepted;like we are all a family.The programs there are great especially if you are trying to go to college.Since I came to Berry in 2005;I have grown and matured. I love Berry and it hurts hearing other people talk poorly about Berry. Phillip O. Berry is not just the school we go to but it is our second home.
--Submitted by a student

This is our first year at Phillip O Berry and I must say that I am not impressed at all. The teachers appear to be there just for a paycheck. The students are very unruly. My daughter comes home everyday tell me about either a fight that has happened or some other sort of mischief that has occurred. I think this school is being hyped up way to much and not living up to the standards of education that CMS district has set forth. BEWARE OF THIS SCHOOL!
--Submitted by a parent

This year (2005-2006) finally found some quality teachers at this school only to have several of them moved to other schools. POB has been a disappointment since opening its doors! Great concept poorly administrated.
--Submitted by a parent

Phillip O Berry is a work in progress and great things are happening there. Keep up the good work regardless to what 'others' are saying.
--Submitted by a parent