Syracuse Junior High School

I have had 3 go through this school, and as of right now i have a 9th grader and a 7th grader. I honestly HATE this school, I honestly think that the faculty and staff cares more about the school mascot more than the students. On top of that my daughter does not feel comfortable going to school, as does my son. I have talked to them both (not together) and they both say the same things. That all the popular people are into drugs and alcohol and everybody is just plain mean....well it is not acceptable My daughter will be going to Legacy next year as my son will not be going to SHS he will be going to CHS the parent involvement is also unsatisfactory the only thing i can do is check my kids grades anything other than that unless they tell me i don't know about. The principal seems nice but he did call in my daughter and yelled at her when it was a different girl that was in trouble the teachers are great some of them i feel actually care and others don't even teach my kids anything new....The school building is not acceptable either you can take bricks out of the walls and the carpet is Disgusting if you are smart have your kids go to a different ACCEPTABLE school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my third year at SJH and I absolutely love it! The IB program is just what I need and the people in it are so responsible and mature. The teachers are pretty good and the building is okay. We could really use some air conditioning, though! I wouldn't go to any other junior high and I'm so glad I'm able to go!

This school needs air conditioning but it's pretty great! i love the kids and most of the teachers are wonderful...most(:

My son just started the IB program this year at this school, the program it's great he's loving it . they just got a new principal so I can't comment on that ,but my first impression about the school is that they're not very organized, back to school night was a nightmare for me, we'll see how it goes.
--Submitted by a parent

I have attended this school from 7th to 9th grade and am part of the IB program at this school. I enjoy coming here because the IB curriculum is more challenging than the normal one. I also really like the teachers. My mom has found principal Bowden to be open to new ideas, such as ways to improve the efficiency of the drop-off zone. Some of the teachers here aren't liked as much as others, but the all the IB teachers I've had are great. I am glad my parents make the commute to take me to this school; it's the best I've gone to so far.
--Submitted by a student

This is a wonderful school in an amazing community. They take pride in involving all of their students from all backgrounds and cultures.
--Submitted by Allan Dubon, a staff

Many excellent teachers left when the principal Bowden came to our school. Very cold and more concern for how the school looks to her superiors. Great students and great parent involvement when allowed.
--Submitted by a parent