I'm the parent of an 11th grader, this being our third year at Steele Canyon, we are still full of happiness and positive thought about the school. It's full of amazing teachers, the principal does an outstanding job, and the school atmosphere in general is out of this world awesome! I'm extremely
... Read more happy for my daughter to be in this great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
So far we have had a positive experience at SCHS. My son likes his classes, and we are impressed with his teachers. The school has excellent home-school communication. I am very encouraged to know SCHS administration enforces the dress code policy, although some of the hair styles I have seen are
... Read more distracting and inappropriate for successful students. The average high temperatures for Spring Valley is 68 in January and 87 in July. It is rarely above 95, and so no excuse for students to dress inappropriately in skimpy clothes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
I personaly dont like the dress code the 'no tank tops or spaghetti straps' thing is really ignorant. Its hot in San Diego especially in Spring Valley these people need to grow up. They say its because it will show your bra straps or your shoulders every single girl in high school weres a bra! even the
... Read more teachers. Its pathetic and the shoulders do not get the boys excited at all. Change the dress code its usually almost 100 degrees in San Diego!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/09
I am a graduate of SCHS. I am a first year graduate. The school helped me a lot for college. the teachers were wonderful and helpful. I never had a study hall block in my 4-years there. It is very easy to learn ahead my fellow classmates.
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Posted by a student on 03/24/09
I would have to agree with the previous reviewer in that our kids graduated from SCHS and were not prepared for college either. They were placed in remedial English writing classes and remedial math classes in college. It will take them both six years to graduate from college. They had friends from
... Read more Valhalla that were certainly behind both of them academically on entering high school and were well ahead of them upon graduation. We were not a fan of the Charter system and would hope that there would be a referendum. We just want what is best for our children and yours. On retrospect, we would have done something very different. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
My daughter was new to SCHS this year, entering into the 10th grade. Previously she attended private school. I was as nervous as she was. To our surprise, she has adjusted well, making lots of new friends. She loves her teachers who are challenging her in all of her classes. The kids will get out
... Read more of it what they put into it. If you looking for a babysitter 8 hours out of the day, you'll be disappointed. This is a school for learning and growing. Lots of xtracurricular activities for student interests. Teachers are always responsive to my inquiries and phone calls. I highly recommend this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/09
Steele Canyon has an enthusiastic faculty and a positive environment. My son, however, has almost no homework due to a 90 minute study period which takes place during school hours. I really don't know how this is legal. Less time with teachers means less learning and I question whether he will be
... Read more as well prepared for college as others who attend high schools with a traditional schedule. Students also do very poorly on the math STAR testing. Not enough time in class. They call it college prep but half the students don't complete the requirements needed (see the district website and STAR test scores) . Nevertheless, my son has enjoyed the school and and the reduced academic load. . I only hope his classes (which are honors) will enable him to get into a UC school. I hope I haven't made a mistake m allowing him to attend SC.. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
One year at this school almost led me to advising my daughter (who has since gone on to UC Berkeley) to drop out of high school. The students at this school are very close minded. The evangelical presence on campus is ridiculous. When I called the office to inquire about extra cirriculars, they only
... Read more suggested that my daughter join Cougars for Christ. She never got the classes she needed, and she would have lost all of her credits for a term for absences (even though she had clear medical documentation that she had been bedridden for a month and had completed all missed work). She had teachers that she liked, and some of her assignments were creative, but she was very limited in terms of choosing courses. She was shy and a little different, but her efforts to have a social life at that school that were complete failures. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/08
My daughter is graduating from Steele Canyon today & this school is amazing! She's had wonderful teachers who really care about the students and put a lot of time into them, the administration is great, the school itself is the cleanest high school I've ever seen & the athletic programs here are outstanding!
... Read more Steele Canyon students care about and take care of their friends, their families and their school. They take pride in being a 'Cougar' and their school spirit is phenomenal! Every student is expected to work at least at a College Prep level & there's a lot of help for those that may need it. There's no 'auto shop' there (which is fine with me) because ALL students are encouraged to go to college. Finally, their mascot SCRATCH is the best and the heart behind the school. Go Cougars! Class of 2008! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/08
I am a new teacher at Steele Canyon High School, and let me tell you, the kids here are great. Of course you have some bad apples but overall its the best school i have ever taught at in my teaching carreer. Most of the kids understand the consequences when they dont complete thier homework or wear innapropriate
... Read more clothes, even though some of them do it anyways they are usually the ones who end up in the office or expelled. Unfortunatly. They kids that go there also have a fantastic sense of humor they are great and keep you smiling all day. All the other teachers ive been working with have been friendly and resourceful. You would be crazy not to want to come here. Your kids learn a ton and they have fun! Steele Canyon Cougars! The new charter school. - One proud teacher Read less
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Spring Valley schools — Steele Canyon High School is located at 12440 Campo Rd, Spring Valley CA 91978. 12440 Campo Rd is in the 91978 ZIP code in Spring Valley, CA The school district for Steele Canyon High School is the Grossmont Union High School District. Steele Canyon High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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