Washougal High School

It is hard to fit in. Like posted before, Small Town School with Small Town Mentality. I moved into the area in 5th grade and had a tough time making friends. 4 years later I start high school and have only made 3 friends. I hardly made it through my freshman year at WHS. The atmosphere is polluted with drama. ALL of the teachers have favorites, if you are not one of them, they will not care about you. My experience is proof. I found it better to commute 15 miles back to my old school with all the kids I grew up with. Transfering out of District is very difficult, They "lost" my transcript over the summer. Save your self from the headaches and anger this school will cause. Start your freshman year off at anyother school.
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I graduated from WHS in 2006 and my personal opinion is that they do their best with what they're given. It is a small town school, but there are a lot of 'bad apples' that attend school here, which makes it hard for everyone else. The problem that a lot of students have is that you have to WANT to succeed and put in the effort a diploma is not going to just be handed to you for nothing. Also, I was given weekly progress reports in most classes that had to be signed by my parents and returned; if they weren't returned, my parents were called within a couple of days. The vast majority of the teachers at WHS are willing to help; you just have to seek it out. They're not there to hold your hand and they can really only do so much with students who couldn't care less about attending school or even graduating. They also have a mentoring program (run by the juniors and seniors) for freshman and transferring students to get people motivated and help them adjust to high school. There are multiple Advanced Placement classes, (English, calculus, physics, etc). All in all, high school is there to prepare you for the real world and adulthood, and I think they do a great job at that.
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Throughout my time I spent in Hathaway Elementary School and Canyon Creek Middle School all I was looking forward to was attending the High School my father attended before me. Im sorry to say, I was very disappointed. There are some few select teachers who you are able to work with but thats only if you are their favorites. Most teachers wont even inform you of a slipping grade or print you a progress report no matter how many times you request, and the school itself lacks the whole High School experience. There is so much lack of fun, spirit, and organization. Since it is such a small town the students have been with each other since 1st grade and plan to stay that way. Everyone knows everyone and everyones business. Enroll your kids in a different school before their Freshman year, transfering is stressful.
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This is a small town school with small town mentality. The teachers and coaches all have their favorites. If you are one of them, then life is great. If not, then too bad for you. My parents went to this school, I went to this school and my oldest went to this school. I sold my house and moved out of the district solely to break the cycle and get my other children in a different district. This school has limited programs, the environment is poor. Sure, you can add a new building facade, but the inside does not change. I have zero desire to be or have my children be, 'Washougalites'
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