Cedar Heights Middle School

My daughter is having a great year at Cedar Heights. She has the best grade she has ever had. I feel that having a new principal has made a difference in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I had to apologize to my daughter for sending her to Cedar Heights. The level of education (honors track) varies from very good in History and Language Arts to below average in Mathematics. The weakness is administrative and control. Administrative control is detached and cowardly, reacting versus becoing involoved/interacting with the students..Overall very disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

i go to this school and am in honors. ALL of my teachers are very good and have a fun and interesting learning environment.
--Submitted by a student

It is a great school with a great teacher
--Submitted by a student

Cedar Heights is not a great school, but it is not a bad school. This school has average discipline for a middle school. The principal, Mrs. Grutko does lots of things behind the scenes, but is never interacting with the students. She leaves that to her assistants. I see that as a problem. The teachers seem content with teaching everything that comes out of the book, except a certain few, such as 7th grade history teacher Mr. Maier. He is the kind of teacher you would want. Some teachers are just getting to old and grouchy to teach, while others seem bored with their job. Others like I said, are very good.
--Submitted by a student

I got to this school and it's a really great school
--Submitted by a student

Cedar Heights seems to be very average on most levels. Nothing outstanding or horrific. While a few of the teachers have achieved special certification, many staff members seem content to show up for work. I have been most disappointed with how volunteers do not seem welcome or wanted, yet the school is always asking for more help. I have been most impressed with the dedication of a few of the teachers. They love their kids and want them to succeed! The facility is wonderful, but not used to its potential.
--Submitted by Kari, a parent

I would highly recommend this junior high. It is a large school and I was aprehensive about my child's success rate at a huge school with a very young faculty. My son has ADD and I was a strong advocate for him and a bit over-protective. I found that the young (mostly master's degreed) teachers were on the cutting edge for special academic application and I found the administration to be very proactive...Something rarely found in public schools today!
--Submitted by Pam McCain-Burridge, a parent

This school is middle of the road. They are limited on elective choices for the students.
--Submitted by a parent

Cedar Heights is a great school offering sports, drama, music, cheer and numerous clubs. They offer Honor Classes for students who need the challenge. The school administration and staff are very supportive and constantly looking for ways to improve. The team teaching concept allows teachers more one on one time for students who really need it. The school has a L.I.T. (Learning Improvment Team) made up of Staff, Parents and Community Leaders who meet monthly to continually improve ways to educate the students. The school has a very safe environment. Teachers are in the halls between classes and they have a full time Security Officer who does and outstanding job working with and relating to students. No hats, no gum and no tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, weapons or violence of any kind. Parent involvement is very strong through PTSA, Volunteer Coaching, Chaperones for dances and field trips, sporting events etc. Kevin Esping (Parent)
--Submitted by Kevin Esping, a parent