Cedarcrest High School

I'd been going to this school for going on three years, I recently switched to the CLIP alternative school. This school is a joke, the adminastration are rediculious, the teachers are unprofessional, and really shouldn't be around children. You'd be lucky to have 1 teacher a year that actually cared about you. I went through a tough time and my councilor tried to force me out of my school every chance he got, into clip, which is not the education I wanted for myself. The students are cruel, there's drama left and right. Just an all around bad environment for anyone. Don't send your children here. Please.
--Submitted by a student

Cedarcrest is a small high school with a big heart. The teachers are dedicated and the staff is awesome. The kids are a pretty tight bunch and really care about each other. We live 2 blocks away and love hearing the band practice, the football games and not having to drive our kids to school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a student at CHS and the teachers there are willing to do what they need to do to get you to where you want to go. While offering only the classes that would be needed in the 'real' world, they make them incredibly fun and interesting. The teachers know how to put the fun in a class while still teaching you EVERYTHING you need to know. Although the hallways are crowded, that doesn't affect my school life at all, we just don't have the money to expand them. The teachers also show how tough real life can be and make it as realistic as life will be when we get out. Cedarcrest is a safe environment and is a great place to learn and have fun.
--Submitted by a student

i just moved to this school and i absolutely hate it. there isn't enough room for the students to walk in the classes and it takes about three minutes just to walk down the hallway!
--Submitted by a student

I went to this school for 4 years and if I could go back I would...The teachers are amazing and their level of commitment is impressive. They totally care about how well the students do during class, I am an example of this. I had trouble through every math class I took, but each of my teachers were perfectly willing to help me find the proper answers. Without that there is no way I could have passed any of my math classes. And most of the teachers there have great attitudes towards the students and love to keep it friendly as long as everyone is still willing to do the work. The only people I can think of that ever suffered while going to this school were the people who did not try in class, and those who made a reputation for themselves of being 'bad'.
--Submitted by a student

I attended and graduated from CHS. It is not just school pride that causes me to proclaim that Cedarcrest is the best High school I have ever had the pleasure of being involved with. I have now taught in two states, which has given me the opportunity to see it from both sides of the fence. The faculty and staff at Cedarcrest care, however, they are not going to baby the students as they are preparing them for the 'real' world, or college. They will not coddle the students through school, if your child is struggling, they are always more than happy to help, however, do not expect them to give your child an easy A. The basis for education is learning.If graduating were easy the US gov. could just issue a certificate to everyone and save the tax payers a lot $. Take advantage of CHS's opportunities for your student.
--Submitted by Diane Ihlenfeldt, a former student

My son has been at CHS for three years. Each year seems to get better. As a parent, I find the staff & the teachers to be great to work with. They keep us very informed about the progress of our child. I feel they go the extra mile. The leadership at CHS is fantastic. The principal & vice principal are very approachable and very interested in what is best for the students. They put in a lot of time and energy and they too go the extra mile. I have a great deal of repect for these men. The environment at CHS is very friendly as well as very safe.
--Submitted by Kim Lisk, a parent

Cedarcrest has wonderful teachers, administrators and coaches that care about each student as unique individuals. I have been a parent here at Cedarcrest since 1996 and I look forward to being here until 2008. It is sad to hear that parents have pulled their children out of the school and put the sole blame on a few uncaring students and busy faculty members. Much of the frustration, I am sure, has to do with the individuals and their own personal needs and attitudes towards life's daily battles. There are many different programs offered in our district and outside our bounderies that can help each student excel at their own pace and achieve success. It is obvious to me that those who choose to devote their time and energy to 'be the best they can be' will succeed. I applaud the efforts of the students and the faculty at Cedarcrest HS!
--Submitted by Jane Brammer, a parent

I teach the graphics program. We have a very strong vocational program. Students have access to excellent software in the engineering and graphics fields. Student interest is very strong. Many students go into graphics related careers after high school. Overall I think the school has quite a bit to commend it. Our students are great and we have many fine teachers.
--Submitted by Charley Drake, a teacher

I totally agree with the first posting on this site. My daughter has had a terrible struggle at this school and alot of it has had to do with the terrible treatment by the seniors towards the freshman. I have brought it to the attention of the principal and counselor and they both deny that any abuse/bullying occurs. And the teachers attitudes towards the students is hardly anything that promotes a desire to be in school. After this year there is no way I will have my daughter in the Riverview school district.
--Submitted by a parent