I have a great appreciation for many of my daughters teachers--in particular, her English teacher, her AP Ecology teacher, her Art teacher, her Math teacher, her World Studies teacher, and her French teacher. My daughter is a brain cancer survivor who has undergone 2 surgeries and chemotherapy before
... Read more the age of 14. She is missing half of her vision in both her eyes (although you wouldn't know it by looking at her). Her teachers work with me to understand and accommodate her limitations, and because my daughter is so driven to do her best, her efforts are paying off. She currently has all A's in her classes. Her ultimate goal is to earn scholarships to get her through her college years, and she hopes to become a children's book author and illustrator. Sometimes, I think, public schools get a bad rap. The truth of the matter is that your education--no matter where you get it from--is what you make it to be. Certainly, it is a team effort, between parents, teachers, administrators, and students. Having been through the worst with my son, I am now enjoying the best with my daughter. I think the key is this: everyone pulls together, and nobody has the right to slide or to give up. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Have twins that are sophmores. Excellent teachers and excellent administration!!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Our 3d kid, who has a form of high-functioning autism, goes to MHS & used the word 'love' for the 1st time when getting off the bus 1 day. 'I love my school!' He has been treated very well re: IEP, decisions on special vs reg ed classes. We had never had a kid in public school & had heard horror stories.
... Read more MHS is huge but it doesn't faze our kid because he feels at home there. This year he did his 1st extracurricular activity, robotics. The team did well & he made friends. Down side: not as academically rigorous as I'd like, altho his test scores from other schools are ++ high he can't take honors courses because he can't pass MHS's acceptance test, which is timed & they refuse accommodations allowed in IEP (more time on tests). Few AP classes. Gilbert grad standards lower even than ASU admission reqs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
I'm a junior, getting ready to be a senior at Mesquite. All I can say is, that this school is amazing. I wouldn't have it any other way. I seriously cannot wait until senior year!
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Posted by a student on 05/19/09
I have a sophmore at this school,he does not feel comfortable to ask for help,he has asked several times and non yet,as a freshmen he asked for help ,did not get it and fell behind 3 classes,so what can be done. This is what the teachers are there for isnt it,if there were less students in classes,maybe
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
I have a senior at MHS and will have a freshman next year. I am very happy with the programs at Mesquite. My son took three AP classes last year, and passed the AP exam with a 4 on two exams, and a 5 on the 3rd. He's enrolled in 3 more AP classes this year. The science programs are excellent, and the
... Read more music program is first rate. I'm also very impressed with the Broadcast and New Media programs at the school, which my younger son has shown some interest. The students have set up weekly broadcasts of MHS sporting events, streamed Live on the web, complete with multiple camera angles and commentary. Their math programs compete and win every year in statewide math competitions. Bottom line, MHS is a fantastic school, one we parents are very proud of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I am starting my second year at Mesquite High School. I really like the atmosphere at Mesquite. All of my teachers have been very kind, well most of them. I haven't had a problem with Mesquite.
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Posted by a student on 05/29/08
I am a first year parent to Mesquite High School. We are transferrring from Desert Ridge which is a newer school and has a more family feel about the student body. I feel this was due to the staff. Mesquite's faculty tend to be less encouraging in most situations. My child is taking AP classes, honors
... Read more classes and some regular classes. I do feel that some of the teachers should retire because they are no longer sensitive to the needs or feelings of the students they are hired to help. They have probably burned out and if you are considering this school be advised that they have heard every 'excuse' and often turn a deaf ear. This is devestating for over achievers who have come to a place where they are struggling with a subject where school has been easy. For your average students they will do fine. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/08
I graduated from Mesquite in 2007 and enjoyed the four years I spent there. The teachers I was involved with were awesome. As with any school, there are some staff and programming issues, but for the most part, Mesquite provides a great and safe learning environment.
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Posted by a other on 01/03/08
My son is in 10th Grade at Mesquite and we love it! He has wonderful teachers who are really dedicated and interested in the well being of their students. We had some doubts when he started last year as a Freshman because there are so many kids, but his teachers have been so awesome. Thanks Mesquite
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Gilbert schools — Mesquite High School is located at 500 S Mcqueen Rd, Gilbert AZ 85233. 500 S Mcqueen Rd is in the 85233 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Mesquite High School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Mesquite High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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