The school is filled with teachers who should have have been fired years ago. What a joke the science department is. The school is a perfect example of why tenure for teachers is a bad idea.
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
There is a lack of promotion of equality between teachers and students, and I feel that as a result, the students tend to simply view the teachers as a nuisance. there are teachers in York high school that are liked more than others. I feel the reason for that is because the teachers who are more commonly
... Read more accepted have a personal respect and appreciation for the students, which comes through during class. When the students feel respected, understood, and appreciated, rather than simply people whose only purpose is to be given homework to and told to be quiet, York High School would become a closer and thus freer school! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/07/08
I am a graduate from York High School and I am shocked to read what has been written about my school. My time at YHS was amazing and I have my most favorite memories in the hallways of the school. The teachers were amazing and would bend over backwards for any student. The guidance did push students
... Read more to attend high colleges, but were also realistic and told the student what to expect. I think the school does have its 'clicks', but so doesn't every school, work place, organization and community. That is a fact of life! The sports at YHS are also amazing and the coaching staff does all it can to help give the players the drive needed to be competitive. I highly recommend YHS for any family moving to the seacoast. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/07/07
I graduated York High School in 2003. I felt well-prepared for the outside world, and I know many of my classmates did as well. I have a strong feeling that many will go on to become entrepreneurs and help change the world. Extracurriculars at YHS are certainly extensive. The science programs are
... Read more strong. I felt that math was the weakest department(based on my personal experience). I found Principal Robert Stevens to be rated well because of his character not by his ability to do anything more spectacular or different than schools A, B, or C. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/23/07
As a 12 year volunteer at York schools I can say without hesitation that the teachers are some of the finest I have worked with. They truly care and want the kids to succeed. There are many extracurricular activities for just about any interest and community volunteering projects. I do wish the parents
... Read more were more involved with the schools in attending meetings and volunteering. I see the same faces year after year. I would recommend York schools to anyone thinking of moving to York. N.L.Martin Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/06
I am offended by the comment that the teachers hate their jobs. I see many teachers go out of their way to help students who need it. The problem I see at the school is a lack of parental involvement. I attended the alcohol awareness last year for the community and it was very poorly attended. There
... Read more is a drug problem in York, and it is a problem that no one wants to face. YHS does everything it can to educate the students to the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but there is only so much they can do. Students are not at school 24 hours a day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/27/05
York High School for a student is a gift. The teachers will do anything that they can to help you if you have the desire and motivation. The sports programs are accepting to all students while maintaining a high reputation. The band, theater and choral programs are welcoming and can become very involved.
... Read more Colleges definitely do recruit students from YHS. The guidance department lets students know that they are there to help them succeed. Teachers convey to the students that they are happy teaching. I do not know any teacher there who is not dedicated to the success of their students. YHS is not clicky although a student may have a hard time if they can not set aside initial judgements and open themselves up to acceptance on all levels. The community is highly involved and supportive. York High School is a rewarding experience for every student. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/25/05
Some of the classes are academically motivating, but most are rather easy and a motivated student could easily loose focus in absolute boredom. There are major discipline problem and problems with stealing in the locker rooms. The teachers, as a whole, don't seem to like their jobs or their students.
... Read more The administration seems to be pleased if all of its students go to York County Community College, not pushing for anything higher. Drugs are also a major problem at the school as well as in the community. It is a clicky school, and a new student might find it hard to fit in. Overall, I have been really displeased with York High School. It really needs to get its act together. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/05
Academics are average. Weak in the sciences. Sports are a plus. Extracurricular activites, such as dances, are well attended. Better colleges do not recruit at YHS.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/05
I found this school to be solely directed toward the middle of the road student, with not many options for those that had problems with a standard curriculoum.
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York schools — York High School is located at 1 Robert Stevens Dr, York ME 03909. 1 Robert Stevens Dr is in the 03909 ZIP code in York, ME The school district for York High School is the York School District. York High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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