I love the block system because it has definitely helped with college preparation for our son who is planning on a 4 year college degree. The vice principals are not afraid to discipline and to make kids suffer the consequences for their choices, and I really like that. Too many kids blame everyone
... Read more else for their problems, and they are taught not to accept responsibility for their actions. I'm glad they don't get away with that at Sierra. Our high school students are the adults of the future, and this is where they need to make good choices for their futures, not blame their failures on someone else just because they choose not to apply themselves and/or are just doing 'good enough' and don't have any motivation to succeed! Hooray for Sierra's committment to helping students succeed - even if it involves hard choices based on a student's actions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
didnt like the block schedualing. some of the teacher were okay. the lunch ladies and janitor were awsome as in any high school i attened in manteca. ( amd i attened a few of them) the office staff i found hard to talk to and get along with.
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Posted by a student on 04/02/09
I currently have a child who is a junior at Sierra High. She has had a great high school experience. Their band instructor is amazing, and Sierra should be grateful that he is dedicated and teaches there!
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
I enjoy attending Sierra High School. The block schedule makes it easier to get all of my assignments finished and is way less stressful. The staff are nice and easy to get along with. Out of the other high schools in MUSD I say Sierra is the best.
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Posted by a student on 04/26/08
I read here about parents complaning about the dress code and the behavior of the kids in the class. To that I say get a life parents this school is awsome. Trust me i have seen some other schools that are a far cry from whats going onn at sierra. I have on child there and he loves it. He is taught at
... Read more home about respecting others and dressing in a a manor thats not going to cause issue at school. Parents need to be parents and stop blaming the school for there lack of parenting skills. I say right on sierra. Keep up the good work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
I love the school. the block scheduale makes the days so much easier, and compared to the other schools its the cleanest. We only have four classes that we have a day, and after the term is over we have 4 new classes. Its a really cool scheaduale.
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Posted by a student on 01/24/08
I have had two daughters and a niece all graduate from Sierra and I have had the opportunity to work as a sub campus monitor there. The school staff and administration is top notch. The students are respecful and the athletic programs are great as well. The school campus itself is very clean and well
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Posted by a parent on 10/11/07
Sierra High School is a wonderful school with caring teachers, impressive administrators and extremely responsive staff members.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I spent a day in class and iIt was out of control. Children do little work. Some staff could not control the class at all. Stay away from Sierra High.
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/07
I am a proud Alumni from Sierra, they are a great school, I'd say the best in the district!
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Manteca schools — Sierra High School is located at 1700 Thomas St, Manteca CA 95337. 1700 Thomas St is in the 95337 ZIP code in Manteca, CA The school district for Sierra High School is the Manteca Unified School District. Sierra High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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