Pittston Area Senior High School

as each parent, and student will have their own expereinces, i as a parent, have had a horrible experience, i have been insshock at the treatment i have received in this general area, by a certain 'controlling group of ptos' parent commities & some employees there as well in other areas of the the community ', and i have also had the pleasure of meeting some very truely brilliant teachers, also................... it is ture that alot of students do go far from these schools, but its also true that there is a lot that never comes public, and swept under the 'rug' and dispossed of.....
--Submitted by a parent

Contrary to popular belief Pittston Area actually prepares one better for a rigorous college education than one would infer from its overwhelmingly negative publicity. I'm a 2005 graduate of the school, and I can't provide enough accolades to many of the district's gifted educators, who are worth every penny that the petty Greater Pittston community doesn't feel they are. Mrs. Ann Marie Roberts, who recently retired, should be especially lauded for her positive contributions to the district. As an aspring accountant, I resented the fact that she conducted her Chemistry classes as if she were the chair of an Ivy-league institution of higher learning, but when I opted to take a Genetics course as an elective here at King's College I absolutely breezed right through the course thanks to her brilliant instruction. She's just one prime example of some of the very talented minds who are (were) employed here.

Both my wife and I along with two children attended Pittston Area High School. Combined we have 48 years of experience with the curriculum and the staff. Although we have had several great teachers and administrators, there are certainly more bad than good. The maturity of the students rivals that of the teachers and that is very unfortunate. Tenure allows teachers to coast by, and they certainly do. Their is a great deal of inequality as it pertains to student treatment. The rules only apply to some, and fairness is in short supply. It really depends on how the particular teacher or administrator is feeling that day. Their is no oversight of sub-par teachers and their backs are covered by admin, to the detriment of the student body.
--Submitted by a parent

I am just about done with my first year in college and must say that I could not have been more prepared for it. I took a lot of good things out of Pittston, its academics and extra curriculars. As for teachers not caring, I could not disagree more. I know I could have gone to any one of my teachers in that school for anything and they would have and still will help me; that includes Dr. Lussi. If you make the effort to do well here you will because the school offers every opportunity.
--Submitted by a former student

I believe that if parents show an interest and involvement, the teachers are very receptive to their requests. My daughter graduated last year from the honors tract and breezed through her first semester of college (especially the science classes and labs).
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student of Pittston Area, I am nearing my bachelor's degree. Pittston Area is a fine school that offers very much to its students. The Honors Program is very challenging, and all of the Academic Programs do well to serve the purpose of educating the different types of students. The opportunities to succeed are there for your children.
--Submitted by a former student

I do not feel that the teaching support needed for all the children's needs are being met. I have a child who excels on test and in the classroom but hates homework. Is it fair that 25% a grade is devoted to homework when clearly the child understands the material being taught. At least we have Mr. Haas to go to for help. Maybe the new school board will take the advice of the parents and make some changes. PA thrives on sports and lacks any classes in the fields of art or music.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Pittston Area and I would not allow my children to go there when They grow up. I feel as though I lacked a decent education and no one really cared about it either. Very poor leadership in that school. All the school really seems to worry about it their sports, mainly the football team, not an education!
--Submitted by a former student

Pittston are is not a very challenging school but students can put themseleves into honors classes if they feel the need for a challenge. Though clubs and activities are not very abundant you can definately find yourself in some good activities.
--Submitted by a former student

Not the best school ever, but also not the worst. Teachers seem not to care, therefore safety tends to be an issue. Also, too much emphasis on football as well as other extra-curricular activities. There is an option to set up parent-teacher conferences every quarter, which I think is great. Like I said, some good points, some bad points.
--Submitted by JR, a parent