Terry Sanford High School

I attended FTS my sophomore year and at the beginning of my junior year. I definitely agree with previous posts that state that kids should watch what they bring to school and behave. The principal who was at FTS during my time had no clue what she was doing. Things got so out of hand. Students constantly engaged in altercations with other students/teachers. At the beginning of my junior year the school got so bad that she quit. Great programs, but the school is a MESS and I am glad to be at one of the better county schools.
—Submitted by a student

Both of my children are new students this year...one in 11th grade and one in 9th grade. There were some transition issues with moving between schools from another state with different requirements. The grading system at FTS is different (requires higher numberical score for letter grades). Both students are in global studies which seems to be an excellent program. The leadership at the school appears to be good. Time will tell about the overall quality of the education that they are receiving
—Submitted by a parent

I have made the worst decision by going to this highschool it is the worst the teacher dont care(some of them)the students do whatever they want they curse back at teacher.This school is out off control i would never recomend this school o anyone
—Submitted by a student

good , school . there organization is a little off , but other then that . good high school (:
—Submitted by a student

This is a great school. It is under new administration and things are looking up. The college prep is great. It meets the needs of all students. Great Ex. Curr. activities also. This is an A+ school. Very diverse school with excellent teachers.

I would recommend this school for anyone, and its a plus for students interested in the global studies program, its amazing. It really prepared me for college. The teachers were great! I could always count on them for support! I miss this school already!
—Submitted by a student

My son has started his 1st school year here at Terry Sanford High School. So far the teachers have been great with helping him with his struggles. He loves the extra curricular activitys and I love that he is being active in the things he injoys with the many choices. I'm overal happy with my desition in sending him here!
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school, the global studies program does a great job preparing students for college
—Submitted by a parent

My entire family went there, and now our daughter goes there. It is an excelent school
—Submitted by a parent

The principal is rude and i dont like the faculty
—Submitted by a student

A great school in history but not now. SAT dropped 86 since 2006.
—Submitted by a parent

Terry Sanford overall is a great school, with a wonderful selection of academic options but has a growing problem with the staff and adminstration which has made it unsatisfactory. The principal at the current time has no idea what she is doing.
—Submitted by a student

terry sanford is a great school in education, by means dont get me wrong, but somebody needs to do something about what students bring to school.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm an alumnus of FTS. Overall I think the school is great for academics and extracurricular activities, there are some social issues that need to be addressed.

I'm a 10th grader here at Terry Sanford I like the school and all but the rules are to strict.... they don't take the time to listen to you. If they took the time to listen to student and get their view they would know.
—Submitted by a student

I'm a junior at Terry Sanford High School and although it has its high point, such as the aggressive class loads made available and the involvement of some teachers in the students lives there are also many low points. While I do not agree that the school is segregated, I will say that there are many racial divisions. All in all the school is okay, but its a shame that there are students who may be passed over for punishment because they have favor in the eyes of administrators, whether it be for the fact that they are friends or family of the administration or their economic status in the community.
—Submitted by a student

I think that Terry Sandford is an excellent school that excells in both academics and athletics. Terry Sandford has some of the highest test scores in the state. Many parents wish that their child could attend the school. The school does have 'Global Studies' which is an excellent program. I would highly recomend that any student go to Terry Sandford. Note: To say that the principle of Terry Sandford is segragative is a ridiculous comment and I am amazed that someone would say something like that about a principle who has really turned Terry Sandford into a better school.
—Submitted by Jeff Dean, a student

I'm a rising sophomore at Terry Sanford and I love it! My brother granduated from FTS in 2001 and I couldn't wait to follow the tradition. There are so many fantastic people here, it takes no time at all to find friends and people to hang around with. The teachers here are the best. Last year was the first year in three years where I didn't have to have a math tutor. My final grade for geometry was a 98. All of my other teachers also really cared about me and how I was doing, it was great. The sports at FTS are great. The only complaint I had was that they didn't pay enough attention to swimming. The lcubs at FTs are also great. There are so many to choose from. I can't wait to go back to school!
—Submitted by a student

This school is absolutely, without a doubt, the best school in Cumberland County. They have excellent teachers such as Johnathen Lambert that make the education process enjoyable for my daughter. The principle is a sincire, caring and intelligent man. I also believe that the sports programs are supported greatly by the parents and staff. Yet, the important thing that most schools seem to take for granted is academics over athletics. At Terry Sanford, that is still a prority and enforced.
—Submitted by a student

Terry Sanford is overall a very good school. To say that their is segregation due to the teachers is very ignorant. The only segregation in place at Terry Sanford is due to the students choosing to be that way. Many students in Terry Sanford are very rude and obnoxious to the other students and they don't like to move out of their comfort zone to meet new people. However, like I said Terry Sanford is a very good school, probably the best in the county. Students at Terry Sanford always have the opportunity to excel and do well in life if they choose to apply themselves. Sadly, many students at Terry Sanford are given what they are needed to succeed, they just choose not to take it and 'run with it.'
—Submitted by a student