Heritage High School

I'm a Heritage alumni and while I had a great social experience, the education itself was average. Most teachers I had lacked solid credentials and there was a tendency to set the bar low. It was easy to skip, sleep, and not study while still attaining an A (including some AP classes). Overall the school doesn't prepare you for a good university at all since it's goal is to pass the dumbest students alive. If the student isn't smart, flunk them. Don't make the entire curriculum easier because of them. Due to this low bar, most students will be stuck going to weaker schools such as WSU. One reason for the below average student body and teachers is the fact that a major focus of many high schools includes extracurricular activities, and social events that distract the students from the actual education. etc...

I go to heritage currently and its a great school but the teachers dont explain things enough and then pile homework on that we dont understand so our grades plumit when our homework has incorrect answers on it.... just something to think about!
--Submitted by a student

I really wish it was easier to do multiple things. Big Brother Big Sister interferes with Running Start and sports such as swimming, and band. I would love to do clubs such as art or environmental club. There is a ton of things to do, but not enough time to do it all. Overall, I enjoyed Heritage, but high school is high school, there is always going to be the good kids, the bad kids, the good teachers, the bad teachers, the easy classes, and the hard classes. I don't know how to compare Heritage to to any other high schools, but it is a really good school, and there will always be nice kids to hang around. :)
--Submitted by a student

My child goes to this school and I think its the best school ever. I don't think I could have put her in a better school. It's a great school. The teacher involvement is incrediable. Great job heritage.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a sophemore at Heritage. We definately have alot of school spirit. Most of the teachers are amazing people and good at what they teach. There are alot of opportunities for people who like to dance, such as classes and after school teams. It isn't the best school if you are pursuing art however. There is a photography, drawing, pottery, and basic art class. I found it hard to get into one because they fill up really fast and there isn't much space considering the large amount of students in school. Of ourse, there are great fitness classes for anyone who loves being active or wants to get in shape.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a sophomore at Heritage and love every minute of it. There are so many programs and activities to get involved in. We have a variety of sport and clubs. The classes are also plentiful. Art is encouraged here with a required fine arts credit. There is a great drama program and also photography, pottery, and drawing. Physical Ed. is also strongly encouraged because of the 2 credits required. Standardized testing isn't a huge deal which is good especially if you want your student to care about the work instead ofworking hard to get the grade. The teachers are fantastic with a different style of teaching. Uhm.. there are 4 computer labs which can be used after school. Hope this helps.
--Submitted by a student

The education is great and the teachers teach good.
--Submitted by a student

arts are encouraged at heritage you need 1 art credit to graduate.teachers are involved with students their opinion is listened to.we do not have poor school spirit,if we did our stands would be quiet at the games.it may be overcrowded but that will change when union9new school in the district) opens in the fall.i as a student have seen others part of multiple clubs and it is not difficult.we hardly get tresspassers at all.the administration helps students by working with them if they get into trouble.they try to help them suceed.i reccomend this school.
--Submitted by a student

Arts are great but not encouraged. some teachers are less than involved with students. Poor school spirit and involvment lead to kids who dont care and many failed attempts at 'community atmosphere'. Realistically its over crowded and heading in a bad direction. Clubs dont interact well so its difficult to be a part of multiple ones. Administration seems to be very worried about outsiders will think but they dont spend enough time actually helping students.
--Submitted by a student

Heritage is a pretty good school, and its after school activities are very good. it has many choices for all different types of people attending.
--Submitted by a former student