As a student at Vernon, I can't help but be a little upset about the things people are saying about it. The teachers are very good at what they do, and wouldn't have been higherd therwise, because there are rules and guidelines set in place for the selection of new teachers. If a kid hangs out with people
... Read more who pressure them to do poorly, that is their own fault, and teachers can't be blamed for the small percentage of students who sleep their way through the day. The staff is trained in what to do in certain situations, and if you bothered to read the handbook, you would find that they are supposed to notify the police first if a student is potentially dangerous to prevent harm to any other person in the building. I have found my time at Vernon to be educational, fun, and even useful for my future. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/28/09
The teacher salaries are too high ahd the general quality and effort put forth by many teachers is low. There is no effort on the part of the administration to weed out the bad apples in the bunch. The passing grade is too low. The standard should be brought back up to 70%. The lack of technology
... Read more is appalling. The highschool has one of the poorest websites of any school district in NJ and this is what my tax dollar is paying for. I have put 3 children through the VTSD and the only one that received a decent education, graduated in 2001. It's been down hill since then Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
It's too easy for students to slip between the cracks at this school! Most teachers are hired because they have political connections, so there's a large percentage of mediocre educators teaching our children. ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CHILD'S RIGHTS!!!
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For the most part the staff is on a power trip, and as a result forgetting what effective teaching really is. Many young ladies and gentlemen end up slipping through the cracks, it is really sad. The lack of morals and values is quite absurd. Lastly, the administration should consider hiring and agency
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Posted by a former student on 10/18/05
The last 3 people to rate these schools HAD gone to Vernon township high school or been a parent of a past student. As a freshman in college I look back on my years at Vernon and stand firm with my opinion that this school is not helping kids for further education. My 2nd semester starts with and intro
... Read more to lit where I have no idea about some of the concepts that are coming. I was a CP student with a vigorous 8 straight classes a day. I was accepted to a private university where I am majoring in biology. Vernon teachers did not help me to prepare for anything to do with the knoledge that I am learning now. The closest I got to learning any grammer was from a 3rd year spanish teacher. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/17/05
I went to VTHS about 10 years ago. I have great pride and confidence in the teachers i've had, aside from a few. They have a wonderful understanding of every student. VTHS gave me the chance to interact with every peer there. Athletics and extracurricular were wonderful. Even though the football
... Read more team was 0-9, we enjoyed the season and had fun. The coaches are very supportive of student decisions and respectful toward other sports, which is very uncommon. There is something here for everyone, you really have to make the attempt not to be involved in something. Every activity is exciting in its own way. The thing that influenced me the most is the science dept. It has prepared me to become a science teacher myself, and i don't think i would have made it to college if it weren't for one particular science teacher. I recommend it whole heartedly! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/27/04
I went to VTHS ans it was great! It made me a better person, and the admin. there was great! I would deff. bring a family up there to let my child have the same great experience that i was able to have.
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Posted by a former student on 12/06/04
Our experience with Vernon Schools so far has been fantastic. They seem to be able to tailor their classes both for the high performing child and make accomodations for those with disabilities. The children were both well prepared for standardized testing and for doing well in other performance based
... Read more assessments. Not only do the teachers and very large guidance staff work well with the students, the schools try hard to involve the parents in all aspects of the educational process. Great job, Vernon! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/04
I have a child in the vernon hs and I have lived a nightmare. the school takes care of those who are doing well, not the ones with problems. My son sadly was involved with the wrong crowd and sadly when he got into trouble in school, the school would call the police, before even calling me or my husband.
... Read more What is wrong with that picture! I don't have problems with the police being called if there is a reason, but most of the reasons the police were called were for not attending a particular detention or leaving a class, etc. If it is a police issue, fine, but I think the parents should be called and at least told that they are calling the police. Not call the police and have them call the parent. Seems a bit backward. Read less
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Vernon schools — Vernon Township High School is located at 1834 Route 565, Vernon NJ 07462. 1834 Route 565 is in the 07462 ZIP code in Vernon, NJ The school district for Vernon Township High School is the Vernon Township Public School District. Vernon Township High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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