I am a current parent of a CHS student. I had high expectations for the school because my sister graduated from Centennial and had a good experience. Unfortunately, things have changed at CHS. The overall attitude regarding diversity at Centennial is very poor. I think it's a great school for the
... Read more students that teachers put the time and effort into. Teachers don't contact all parents and place the blame back on the students if they are not successful. My son informed me that he was lost and completely struggling about four weeks into the school year. I contacted the teacher and was told, 'lots of kids are struggling.' I'm sorry that's not an acceptable answer. I am looking at charter school options with more positive diversity so that my son is not stereotyped and left to fend for himself. Read less
We are new to the school this year and so far I think the teachers seem to do a fine job. it is still early to tell. However, I think the administration has a 'we don't care about you' attitude. I wish public schools admin and teachers would remember that the parents are the people whose tax dollars
... Read more are paying their salary. I don't think they have to cater to parents, but they do need to have respect and listen to the concerns of parents. After all parents are now forced to become much more involved in our kids education than our parents did. Since we are more involved we should have some say in what the school is doing with our children. Admin. seems to think they are the 'ruler' of our children. What is done to our children affects everyone at home also. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I have to agree with the comments from 4/15. my daughter graduated from CHS and the only thing she like about the school was graduating. I have visited this school to drop off/pick up for appointments. it seems the staff doesn't care who you are parent/child. I had to tell some of them watch who you're
... Read more talking to, I'm not the student. so I could understand my daughter's frustration. I diverted my son to last year North Springs High School and he loves it. My kids have been to various schools throughout the states and overseas they have been exposed to diversity. so when they tell me there's a problem with CHS I believe them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
I graduated from CHS last year and am now attending Auburn. This school has truly helped prepare me for higher learning in so many ways--most importantly in how to think logically. I would not be successful in college if not for CHS. I loved all of my teachers and coaches.
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Posted by a student on 07/14/09
I am a parent of two freshmen and one senior at CHS and I am so proud of my boys' school. CHS offers what schools like Northview and Roswell cannot-- amazing curriculum in a diverse environment. Centennial focuses on global goals, not just meeting testing requirements. CHS is a well rounded school with
... Read more great staff, students, and leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
The parent that posted on 4/15 has no idea what she is talking about (yes-I know who you are) obviously the kid didn't meet the expectations that were set forth for her and so the Mother is taking it out on the school. My children have both graduated from Centennial. I volunteered there for 4 years.
... Read more This school is amazing. The teachers truly go out of their way to make sure parents, students, and community are all on the same page. In fact, the only thing I could possibly find wrong with a school like Centennial is that their open-door policy leaves them vulnerable to parents like the one from 4/15. I know your freshman was held to higher expectations than she was in middle school, but you're going to have realize that in high school (and especially a school like Centennial), there are standards. Centennial is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/09
I have to disagree with the 4/15 review where the parent said that students are left to fend for themselves and there was indifference. I have one child who just graduated from Centennial, one who is still there and one who will be coming there and I have not found this to be true. My children's counselor,
... Read more Shellie Caplinger has always been approachable and accessible to not only my children but to myself as well. Typically I encourage my children to advocate for themselves and talk to their teachers and counselors but on the occasions that I have contacted their teachers and counselors, I've always received a timely response. In fact, just a few months ago I e-mailed Ms. Caplinger with a question and she went out of her way to get the answer and contacted each one of my son's teachers. The answers are there if you seek them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I have just graduated from Centennial high school and I loved it here. I was able to take many AP classes based on my intersets and the teachers at this school were really kind and helpful. This school has a ton of school spirit and has a lot of extra cirrcular activites offered. I would recommend this
... Read more school to anyone, and this school was recommened to my family when I moved here as a freshmen. They always follow the dispclinary rules, but it this school safe and orderly through out the school day. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/26/09
Saying CHS 'empowers students to 'make or break' their own academic careers' is SUCH a nice way to say they're left to fend for themselves due to the overall indifference! I am not only a deeply disappointed CHS parent, but a Fulton County teacher (embarrassed to be in the same system}. My
... Read more older daughter went to Northview and loved it- the complete opposite of CHS! The 100+ students excuse for not communicating with parents is simply unacceptable; if you can throw a dozen zeroes in a kid's grade, you can pick up the phone! I have over 400 students, yet I adhere to Fulton County Schools' policy of contacting parents when a grade drops more than a letter. CHS is trying to raise their reputation by having 'high expectations'(read:ridiculous parameters ony attainable if your stay-at-home mom does it for you). Too bad they don't hold themselves to basic Fulton County expectations! Read less
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Roswell schools — Centennial High School is located at 9310 Scott Rd, Roswell GA 30076. 9310 Scott Rd is in the 30076 ZIP code in Roswell, GA The school district for Centennial High School is the Fulton County School District. Centennial High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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