Cedarcrest Junior High School

I have been teaching at Cedarcrest for 13+ years now, and absolutely love it here. We are an extremely diverse learning community, and quite proud of that fact. Our scores are climbing higher, our technology department is top-notch, our musical groups consistently win awards, our new robotics teacher and his robotics club have just qualified for a state competition, and won the "innovative solutions" award. Sports are doing well, but there is a general lack of desire from the students towards athletics. We have many grants awarded to our school for various programs, and most of all, we care and love our school.
--Submitted by a teacher

Cedarcrest has great students and a great staff. It is a joy to be at Cedarcrest everyday.
--Submitted by a teacher

I love it at the 'Crest! I have been teaching here over 20 years and still have fun sharing and learning every day!
--Submitted by a teacher

I am a new teacher who chose to come to CJH although I received many offers of employment. I chose to come to CJH because I feel that it is a great school where all staff truly cares about the education and overall welfare of all students. If I did not truly believe that CJH was an excellent school I would have accepted one of the many other offers of employment I received instead of coming to CJH.
--Submitted by a teacher

I love Cedarcrest. I have taught there for 10 years and have seen it continue to improve. We are blessed with a diverse population that brings more than just academics into our lives. The teachers care about the students and their learning. It is a great place to be.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have worked at Cedarcrest Junior High for 10+ years and the school is a hidden gem. There are many great offerings at the 'crest'. Get involved and talk be heard Thanks
--Submitted by a teacher

I had to remove my child from this school due to bullying. Every week for 3 months I was over talking to the vice principal, principal, who ever would listen. They stole my student gym clothes, her earring and pencil case. The pencil case they threw at her after they filled it with cheetos and smashed everything in the case. I wouldn't send my dog to this school. It is extremely prejudiced and amazingly skewed school I have ever seen!!
--Submitted by a parent

The administration and teachers truly care about the learning and the overall welfare of the students here.
--Submitted by a teacher

My 7th grader has adjusted to junior high fairly well, other than the occasional 'meltdowns' when her teacher has failed to tell her when a project is due or keeps on changing the due dates. There are some teachers that are great at communicating with parents and there are some who tell us nothing. It just depends on who your child gets. As a parent of a 7th grader, it would have been very helpful to receive information about such things as 'Civi Day' and some of the clubs/extracurricular activities that are offered after school. Overall, the school communication is poor. I believe the quality of teaching is there, however I wish the teachers/school did a better job of communicating to parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I just found this website, and wanted to give my two cents. I have had both my kids enrolled at Cedarcrest with no issues. I've heard less than positive things, but I think that they are prety much just writing on the wall. Parent contact with teachers is easy and efficient, and I love how the band teacher sends me (and the bands) information about performances, schedules, uniforms, and other updates regarding the band program. I only wish that the other teachers would be so proactive with their communication. I will say that my kids were not in the honors program, but they were A students and I feel received a well-rounded education while at Cedarcrest. Thanks for all you do!
--Submitted by a parent