Annandale High School

This school is ridiculous, I've attended here for a full year and don't like this school at all. A teacher curses out his students and calls them names. He kicked me out one day (after getting cursed out and feeling horrible), for making a small paper order error. After this, I was sent to the office, and eventually was given detention. How is it that a school teacher can do such things and still get away with it (let alone the student having to get detention). This school is beyond ridiculous, It was only my second day there and that happened.
--Submitted by a student

I have been an observer at the school for a few weeks now. As far as the math classes I observed, the teachers are extremely competent (even the substitutes!). Also, I found that all the faculty and staff to be friendly and helpful. They work well with students with disabilities, mainstreaming as often as possible. I don't know much about the principle and parents, but the quality of education is great! I would send my kid there. Only draw back is that students are let out at 2:10pm, making it hard to be home for their arrival.

Thanks for enlightening me. I stand by my views. What schools are supposed to teach come from books. All other lessons come from life experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

Whoever wrote that diversity doesn't impact education just doesn't get it. The amazing students at Annandale from every culture and every economic group are a source of wisdom beyond textbooks. The perspectives they share in and out of class make it an enriched environment, both academically and socially, for every student there.
--Submitted by Eileen Kugler, a parent

I had to pull my son from this school. He received absolutely zero educational support. Teachers rarely responded to emails/requests for conferences. The coaches and teachers at the school use profane language in everyday discourse. It is definitely diverse, which in and of itself is not bad, but many of the students come from homes with little parent involvement and little discipline. I was a student at this school myself some 25 years ago and am disappointed to see the horrible downfall of the school since my graduation.
--Submitted by a parent

Diversity is #1 key in anyones education. The world is a diverse place. How can a parent comment that this isn't always a good thing. It's a great thing. Obama would not be president if we didn't accept diversity.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this is an average school. it has a lot of diversity which isnt always a good thing. Most of the teachers are great but are really hard. Our sports team is average and our administration is very stricked
--Submitted by a student

The kids are great and so are the staff. It's ethnically diverse with so many great learning opportunities.
--Submitted by a parent

i currently attend Annandale High School and I love it. It has a really great learning environment and the teachers are ridiculously hard but (for the most part) are willing to help you if you ask. They have a great choral program (I'm a little biased) and great sports teams. The diversity is overstated. I'm often the only black person in my classes (especially the advanced ones) but race doesn't seem to be a big issue in our school. We don't have cliques so all in all, I'd say my school is pretty great (aside from the fact that our mascot is the ATOMS) =D
--Submitted by a student

I have had one graduate and one child presently at Annandale. It's a good school but you need to guide your children into the IB program (not necessarily diploma) to ensure they get the best education possible. The rigor in IB is on par with AP so the students are ready for college if the apply themselves in IB.
--Submitted by a parent