Mason

There have been teachers who have given students "bonus points" towards their grades if they say their parents are voting a certain way. A lot of teachers don't take any interest in if a student does well or not and there is a lack of drive to do what it takes to help students achieve higher. When I attended five years ago I was told many times "I'm paid whether you do well or not".

I was appalled just seeing the introductory packet for this school. Over a page alone on every nitpicky detail of what students are and are not allowed to wear? When do the teachers have time to teach if they're constantly on the lookout for illicit visible T-shirt hems or patches on pants? It sounds like military school. Academics are sketchy as well, according to the information we were given; art and science get the shaft. We opted out in short order and chose to send our son to a school that focuses on fostering a love of learning, not submissive obedience.
--Submitted by a parent

This school used to be one of the best in the city, but the staff has become complacent. If your child is not able to perform without extra help they will fall behind. Certain staff members do not contact parents when the child is struggling and they do not keep their online grades up to date so the parent has no idea if there child is struggling or not.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been told this is a good school, have had one child in Mason, and have one more to go there I hope.
--Submitted by a parent

this school was horrible for me. they treated the kids like they were in jail, and were very nit-picky about small rules and uniforms. if you can avoid sending your kid here, do it.
--Submitted by a student

A great school that helps kids get ready for the future. The future is not fun or filled with athletics, it is about studying, working hard, and learning. I love this school and I love that they do help the kids learn how to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is almost a scene from 1984. Security cameras cover ever inch of the school, id cards are required to be worn on the neck to identify you. Most extracurricular activities are terrible, although the band program is the best in Tacoma. The principals are extremely strict.
--Submitted by a former student

I am very pleased with the staff and feel they hold my child to high standards, and in doing so, create an environment which has my child doing their best.
--Submitted by a parent

I dont feel this school works on making all the students comfortable in there learning process.
--Submitted by a parent