Island High School

I have been working with English teacher John Nolan as part of the process of completing my credential to teach. I have to say that it has been a very positive and educational experience working at Island High. I have found all staff to be supportive and inviting.
Some other positive highlights include the weekly meetings with staff in an effort to keep the school climate safe and positive. The meetings alternate between discussing those students who are in danger of not graduating and staff development workshops. Although I have only attending one staff workshop, I have to say that it is a great cooperation between teachers to ensure they are using the best and most effective classroom practices. The staff genuinely care about the care and success of the school.
I tend to lean towards teaching opportunities where I am working with students who genuinely need help and who are ready and willing to make the effort to gain the knowledge they need. This school is totally in my realm for it has students who are working towards credit recovery or graduating, and have made it clear they want to obtain this goal in any means possible. It feels great to be a part of that journey and I have Island High to thank for that.

i just wanted to let people know that Island High School has been a godsend to many students who are either unmotivated or caught in the system. My son and others I have witnessed have progressed well and graduated on time with the rest of their grade, although a different school. I know the school looks a bit scary from the outside, but the kids are real, and their stories all individual. I have great respect for what happens for those kids once they realize they can get back on track.

Island High has helped me get my credits back on track. Way better than a conventional high school. First time in a while that I’ve passed all my classes.