The assertion that parent participation is the 'key' to obtaining a satisfactory education at Live Oak is an interesting perspective. If by participation we mean outright homeschooling replacing rather than complementing that which is supplied at Live Oak, I'd agree. It was a surreal experience to be
... Read more informed by one presumably well-meaning teacher at a back to school night early in the year that throughout the upcoming semester, time would be dedicated to learning vocabulary words necessary to 'ensure that your child need not take remedial classes when they attend college, which will save you money.' I don't know what to be disgusted by more, that rather than simply assigning more challenging material to read, teachers would resort to a learning device more appropriate for the fourth grade than a high school, or that I should feel relieved that my wallet is just a little safer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I agree with the last review. Parent participation is key. Parents help and volunteer when they are in elementary school and disappear in the upper grades which their child has the most obstacles. PARENTS help, donate, and volunteer. Our kids are worth it.
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/08
Like anything you get out of it what you put into it. Parent participation in any program your children are involved in is essential. Parents and students who do not put forth the effort should rethink blaming anyone other than themselves. My child has had a good education at Live Oak and when talking
... Read more to other parents of other schools they all have their issues, but being an active parent makes the difference. Parents are there children's lifelong teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/07
The school provides excellent opportunities for all levels of abilities. Students are challenged and rewarded for accomplishments. AP programs are especially well managed. Students needing additional assistance do not lose out at the school. Teachers take responsibility for the success of the students
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/07
Teachers here expect students to be disinterested in the subject material and education in general, and it shows, judging by the heaping of juvenile 'extra credit' assignments. Irredeemably awful and a complete waste.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
Disappointing. Many of the students appear to be disinterested in the classroom work and are disruptive. Quality of teachers appears inconsistent. The buildings are in poor repair. The sports programs appear to be good.
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Posted by a parent on 11/21/06
The academic programs are all offered but the curriculum is a joke. Most classes are busywork and few encourage real thinking and a challenge. Parents don't really get invovled, unless its to make sure their child gets in the right classes, since the counselors are hard to approach. There isn't a lot
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Posted by a student on 07/06/06
Parent involvement only encouraged by other parents not staff. Overall experience: less than expected.
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/06
Overall leadership is more focussed on getting by and activites verses really challenging students to excel and getting the school among the elite schools in California. Principal not aggressive in ensuring resources are adequate and up to standards for students and teachers to optimize their educational
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/05
Live Oak HS has a variety of programs available however I feel that the teacher involvement with the students outside of the programs is minimal. Parents are not regularly encouraged to be involved. And most of the school programs are underfunded requiring fundraising programs for most middle and low
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Morgan Hill schools — Live Oak High School is located at 1505 E Main Ave, Morgan Hill CA 95037. 1505 E Main Ave is in the 95037 ZIP code in Morgan Hill, CA The school district for Live Oak High School is the Morgan Hill Unified School District. Live Oak High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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