Our kids have been in this school system for 9 years. We have one in high school, one in junior high. I have had great success with working with some teachers(this is true at any school) they love their job and care about academics and the student 's self esteem and teach them how to use their resources
... Read more and become a mentor. But overall, this school has gotten to big to fast and are not handling the diversity of the students abilities. Students are falling thru the cracks, and we will continue to see it. Students are not ready for college, study habits are not developed, reading, writing..and basics are not developed to the extent they should be to be successful. Parents need to be involved, make sure students follow thru. But teachers, administrators you are the ones that are the professionals, make sure you are reaching out to every student. Read less
This school has a quality Talented and Gifted program that because of a singular teacher's intense efforts, helps students overcome many of the unnecessary pre-requisites and 'hoops' that the district creates. Many in the Central Office & some within the high school administration lack direction and
... Read more knowledge of what the district truly needs. Many activities and quite often academics as a whole are overlooked. The academic arena that leaders do choose to focus their time and attention on is standardized testing, which in its own right is respectable. However, the parents, teachers, administration, & students need to begin pushing for high expectations within the daily classroom setting. The district also needs to focus attention and funds on more athletics and other extracurricular activities beyond the few that produce revenue . More attention payed to the lesser known activities could begin to bring in more revenue as well, and increase school pride. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/16/09
i am a parent with 3 children in the southeast polk district and i graduated there myself one of my children has graduated one will graduate this year one is at an elementary school and one will start in 3 years my children love this school as do i as far as the help for low income famillies there
... Read more is a lunch program a program to help with utilities and rent a program where even the kids are expected to help with community service and give to other low income families in the district but you do have to ask for help so the school knows who you are it is a rural school so the emphasis is on responsibility and helping others and has small town values parents ar eexpected to be involved Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/08
I love this school the teachers are amazing and the athletics are wonderful. I get a good education and wonderful team mates on the cheerleading squad!
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Posted by a student on 07/28/08
Southeast Polk is a good school that provides the students with unique classes you may not find elsewhere. The athletic programs are very good. The only issues I've ever encountered is trying to get information from a counselor. I tried for 3 days to get in contact and left messages which in turn forced
... Read more me to call the vice principal.Very disappointing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/07
I Love going to this school, it has changed my life. I learned tons of new stuff, made tons of friends, and truly have become a young adult. Thanks so much SEP!
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Posted by a student on 07/23/07
This school is a great place to learn and make new friends. I think that all the kids and teachers are nice but some of the rules are just plain outrageous.
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Posted by a student on 11/15/06
I have been going to SEP my whole life and I have loved every minute. The teachers are great and truly care about you, not just on an educational level, but a personal one too. They want us to become the best we can be and they try to prepare us for the real world. I can personally say that SEP is my
... Read more 2nd home. Earlier a 'parent' wrote about her student failing. It is NOT at all about your income or being prejudice. Our school offers homework help and we even have Central Place that helps low income families. As a student I know a little more than a parent would about my school and I know that they don't want kids to fail. Also, our buses don't stop the bus and read out of the Bible, why would they? I think you need your facts straight. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/10/06
southeast polk is an awesome school! i would never wanna leave this school. the teachers are great, and the students are cool too.
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* In 2007-2008 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
1,668
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
108
Number of classrooms:
100
Vocational Education
Accounting, Agriculture Education, Auto Mechanics, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed, Woodworking, Word Processing, Welding
English
American Literature, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Psychology
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Mentally Challenged, Occupational Therapists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Pleasant Hill schools — Southeast Polk High School is located at 8325 Ne University Ave, Pleasant Hill IA 50327. 8325 Ne University Ave is in the 50327 ZIP code in Pleasant Hill, IA The school district for Southeast Polk High School is the Southeast Polk Cmty School District. Southeast Polk High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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