I'm currently a junior at MCHS. It's an okay school... but I wish it had so much more. It's nice because you are constantly surrounded by a small-town feeling yet Morris isn't that small of a town. Everyone is friendly and we're probably one of the most competative schools when it comes to football.
... Read more I agree with working on the science programs though. I bit more diversity in sports would be great. They're also canceling the French program after this year. I love the sceduale, I only have 4 classes a day and since the classes are so long, teachers are able to go over more and explain things better. It's really helpful for the honors and AP classes. Each teacher has a really unique fun personality. I've yet to be bored by any of them. The principal has been really rude to my parents though (and I'm an honors student). Read less
Posted by a student on 11/13/08
The school has some very good teachers but the empasie on sports is over-rated. They need to concentrate more on the sciences and math because it is below the standards of other schools.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/08
Mediocre academically, with particularly poor results in mathematics and science, and inconsistent quality in other fields. The staff and administration are helpful and well-intentioned. The building is beautifully maintained. The school suffers from the lingering aftereffects of a sports-dominant,
... Read more long-term previous administration, but there are signs that the new admin might have a clue about the importance of academics. Parent involvement is actually considerably above average. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/08
I attended this high school from my sophomore year until graduation, and in comparison with another high school I attended as a freshman, MCHS is exceptional. Do not take the two star review seriously; obviously the writer of said review could not be bothered to use appropriate capitilization and spelling,
... Read more so it says little of their output. As with all schools, you get back what you put in. A sub-par student with little drive and little responsibility will not thrive in a school where hand-holding is at a minimum. The building is older, but is also fairly well-maintained, and I found most of the teachers to be competent and relatively helpful. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/17/08
i went here and it is a school with appalling educational standards i really hope they step it up otherwise i would not want to send my kids here because even if they graduat at the top of their class they still would not be ready for college
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Posted by a other on 07/23/07
I found this school well run. The building is older, but very well cared for, and the same can be said for much of the school's property and equipment. The teachers are generally involved with the students' needs, and overall the school atmosphere is very good.
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Morris schools — Morris Community High School is located at 1000 Union St, Morris IL 60450. 1000 Union St is in the 60450 ZIP code in Morris, IL The school district for Morris Community High School is the Morris Cmty High School District 101. Morris Community High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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