I'm somewhat satisfied with this school. On the academic level there are some wonderful teachers that do phenomenally teaching. However, I'm disappointed in a few teachers. They should never be judged as a whole. I think some of the previous comments are justified. I'm a sophomore finishing my second
... Read more year of this school. The blame should not be directed only toward the teacher but also toward the parent and students. I believe if the teacher is doing a well job but a student is failing, the problem may as well lie within a internal conflict. Besides that, there is a quite of a variety of extracurricular activities which are very much enjoyable in the school, but in the current situation I have to frown at the lack of funding. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/22/09
I am very upset by the number of bad reviews schurr is going. I am a student there, and no disrespect to the parents, but a majority of us like Schurr. I remember in my 8th grade years, counselors came to my school and asked me one-on-one what classes I wished to go to and how well I would respond (much
... Read more to the disagreement to the parent two comments below. I have tons of friends, take tons of honor classes (I'm a freshman), and am doing well academically. Sure I wish some of the old classes were brought back, but with the huge cutbacks, what do you expect. We're not a rich school, but we're doing well. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/16/09
I read some of the reviews below and i am very upset. Schurr is a good school, maybe not the school is used to be several years ago, but still a good one. With all the budget cuts, we had to cut several classes, to bad for the cooking class. I guess we should have cut math or english classes. Don't
... Read more blame schurr, blame the govenor. We do well with what we have left. And from what i hear the budget cuts have not stopped. Your right, to bad for the students, they are the ones that suffer. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/23/08
I am a parent of three student attending SHS. My oldest wanted to attend SHS according to him this was a better academic choice. We learned real fast that was not so. The teachers & councelors have been less than helpfull. I could count on one hand a teacher or two that have really had any interest in
... Read more my childrens education. It is not just a job! you have to love what you are doing. We all know the goverment cuts have affected the classrooms, but that is no reason for unprofessional behavior in the administration level. They need to remember that they have a job because of our children. We depend on teachers to teach our children and care they are not just another #### they are the future take pride in them!!! The children are also a reflection of the teachers that they have been with. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
There is no variety to the classes as someone previously posted. The state testing scores have been so low over the past few years that funding has been limited mostly to academic courses. Once upon a time Schurr had cooking classes, ceramics, and wood shop, now only auto and metal shop remain. Most
... Read more teachers are dedicated- but unfortunately it takes more than just dedication to get a student through high school with a solid enough foundation to make it through college- it also takes structure and skill. Few of the teachers at this school possess all three. As a former student and now parent figure to a current student, I feel I am better able to assess the value of an education at Schurr. Counselors there are useless; they click away on the computer at classes the student chooses (with no previous consultation, by the way) and offer no advice. In order to succeed as a student, the student needs to have the required discipline, otherwise they are bound to fail as the school will be no help. Unfortunately, though, in the district this is about as good as it gets so as a parent, one needs to be committed to one s child s (children s) schooling and make sure they are getting the best out of it. By the way, the office staff is the most unprofessional I ve ever dealt with! Read less
Posted by a student on 01/14/08
i love my high school it offers great programs for education and a great variety of classes. I'm also proud of being a spartan, I'm in my junior year and then go to college. Also the staff members are great they keep the school under control. Mr. Seto is a great person that dedicates a lot of time to
... Read more the school and makes awesome rallies. ' GO SPARTANS' Read less
Posted by a student on 10/21/07
While I was at SHS, I thought it was an academically challenging school. I took the honors and AP classes-but that in no way prepared me for college. Once I got to college I had to re-learn everything; even how to study. While at SHS, I was fortunate to be on the college track and I was grouped with
... Read more the 'good' teachers. Some of the students unfortunately got stuck with the rookies or teachers that lacked motivation. Although I was grouped with the 'good' teachers, I felt cheated on a full education. SHS has many benefits if you know how to take advantage of them. But like most schools today, much of the time in the classroom is spent on discipline and very little on learning. Students should stay focused during class, it will be beneficial later. Parents need to make sure their children are focused. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/06/07
By this time I have read all of the reviews people have posted and for the most part I am extremely annoyed by them! I attended schurr for four years and I was very active. I was in the band and I was also an athlete. The teachers there are some of the best, specially the AP english teachers. I took
... Read more several AP and honors classes that helped me prepare myself for college. Now that I am in college, I have noticed that most of the work that is given in these rigorous courses are used in college courses. Students who do not get involved with this school, ditch, and never pay attention in class will fail and will hate this school. It is not the school's fault that the students fail, it is the students fault. The teachers cannot make someone pass it is up the student.Go Spartans!! CIF Champs Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/01/07
My child has just begun her sophmore year. Freshman year was great! Schurr has several AP or Honors classes for those who strive. The number of clubs and extracurricular activities is amazing. I can't imagine a student attending Schurr having an 'I'm bored' or 'There's nothing to do attitude' The resources
... Read more for tutoring and guidance are there! The Administration is on the job 24/7. Amazing school spirit! My schedule is consumed by activities I volunteer in. It takes us as parents as well as the teachers & staff to make such success. Get involved! Great school! Go Spartans! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
I dread every second at this school. Schurr is extremely overcrowded with the population growing very quick. The administration can be summed up in one word; horrid! The district doesn't seem to care about the students within its boundaries but is more focused on letting outside LAUSD kids in. School
... Read more was enjoyable 3 years ago but has since then gone down the gutter. Thanks for making my last year the worst Schurr!! Read less
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Montebello schools — Schurr High School is located at 820 Wilcox Ave, Montebello CA 90640. 820 Wilcox Ave is in the 90640 ZIP code in Montebello, CA The school district for Schurr High School is the Montebello Unified School District. Schurr High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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