Lakeland Junior/Senior High School

I went to this school. I hated it. Their are only a couple of teachers that even try hard and they're probably no longer teaching there. I graduated about 8 years ago. It was very cold during the winter because the heating didn't work well although it's possible that has been fixed. I doubt it. I got good grades but I know that it had nothing to do with the teachers--it's because I read the textbooks. The teachers like to have chats and talk about themselves. Many of them are conceited and favor sports and the more popular groups with well-known names. I suppose it's because Jermyn is such a small town. There are some advanced classes but I really think the teachers are lacking. The school wasn't covered in garbage but it was very dusty. I didn't like it overall and I think getting a diploma from Lakeland is as good as getting a GED.

I was bullied in the 2007-2008 school year, and barely anything was done about it. No punishment at all. The guidance counselor just talked to the students who were bullying me. Also, if you don't or can't pay attention in class, you are bound to fail. The teachers don't care at all. Most Lakelanders will agree.
--Submitted by a student

I have a daughter and son who attend Lakeland. My daughter and my son are high honor students but do sometimes complain that they are'nt challanged enough. Although I am very proud of both of them and they speak very highly of a many good teachers at Lakeland.
--Submitted by a parent

Lack of a proper gifted program and continuous cutting of staff in special ed, maintenance, office, cafeteria, etc., make this school much less desirable than in the past. Administration neither welcomes input from nor works with parents or teachers. The few remaining teachers who are not related to the school board deserve the utmost respect. For the rest, this district it is a waste of the children's time and talent.
--Submitted by a parent

Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School is terrible. There is no quality in anything and it already reached the bottom of the hill. After my experience, I will never send my kids to Lakeland and I will let everyone that I know not to send their kids. I've been learning the same thing every year and everyone is disrespectful to one another. There are a very few selection of teachers left that actually care about all of their students, but most of the teachers don't care what they do. Lakeland is never cleaned.
--Submitted by a student

I attended a private school and then transferred to Lakeland for my high school years. Throughout much of my time at Lakeland, I was not challenged, nor was I given much opportunity to advance in any way, and was only prepared for college because of my superior elementary education. As a matter of fact, some of what I was learning in grade 12 was the same thing I was learning in grade 3! Whatever you do, don't send your children to Lakeland if you want them to have a functioning brain!
--Submitted by a student

I have an idea...instead of bitching....maybe we should help clean up the school...pitch in to buy a car for drivers ed, help clean gum off tables...and try working with Dr. Billings Jones, instead of always putting her down. You should be proud to call our leader a doctor! Maybe help solve the problems, instead of talking about them!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a Lakeland Alum, and now I am the parent of children who attend Lakeland. I am appalled at how bad this school has gone down hill in the past 5 years. It breaks my heart ... I loved my school but now I am embarrassed to say I went there.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent that is active in the PTA. When I was up the High School to set up for something we had for our kids. This school is a discusting with the filth. The Calfateria is filthy...Gum that looks like confetti under every table...the upper sky lights are filled w/food and napkins..bottles...you name it...its up on the sky light boarder...How come we don't clean this school...Very Upset...and now I know why the kids are always sick...the school is NEVER CLEANED..Maybe people and parents should take a look at the bathrooms too..., and here I am thinking my children use these bathrooms...'oh my god'
--Submitted by a parent

I think Lakeland is an excellent school. They have challenging advanced placement courses within their honors tract curriculum. I felt very prepared when entering college. This school provided me with a firm educational foundation. Lakeland is a great community and I am proud to say that I am a member of their alumni.