School focused on sports and not academics. If you are a good student and follow the rules you will get ignored and put aside. Attention is focused on bad behaving students thus getting rewarded for not causing trouble. Administration is not only unhelpful but its the reason i rate this school so low.
... Read more There is a few teachers that go above and beyond to help students. But there are also some teachers i had trouble understanding even speak proper English let alone teach math. My parents had to help me in multiple classes because of this. Poor policies such as punishing kids for skipping classes by giving them out of school suspension thus making them miss more.Lack of attention is the reason i would never send my kids to this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/14/09
School focused on sports and not academics. If you are a good student and follow the rules you will get ignored and put aside. Attention is focused on bad behaving students thus getting rewarded for not causing trouble. Administration is not only unhelpful but its the reason i rate this school so low.
... Read more There is a few teachers that go above and beyond to help students. But there are also some teachers i had trouble understanding even speak proper English let alone teach math. My parents had to help me in multiple classes because of this. Poor policies such as punishing kids for skipping classes by giving them out of school suspension thus making them miss more.Lack of attention is the reason i would never send my kids to this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/14/09
They are very concerned for our childrens safety excellent teachers and disciplined
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
So the school really isnt that bad. Many programs are very good and beneficial however some are not. Some of the rules are also very stupid and it seems that security enforces the dumb rules rather than the important ones. I do like the teacers and the teaching styles but of course its school so im
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Posted by a student on 02/02/09
So the school really isnt that bad. Many programs are very good and beneficial however some are not. Some of the rules are also very stupid and it seems that security enforces the dumb rules rather than the important ones. I do like the teacers and the teaching styles but of course its school so im
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Posted by a student on 02/02/09
This school is most excellent, I love it! and the parent involvement is great!!
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
My child moved moved out of this school to a neighborhood school after 2 years in the Academy. The academy was very weak and the same classes could be taken at his home school. The administration was aloof and unprepared. We had to correct the councelor's recommendation of classes so our son would
... Read more be on the path to graduate with the requirements for a diploma. Parents were constantly being discouraged from partisipating in their child's decisions about course as if teens are ready to do all their future planning themselves. Then parents were berated for not helping out enough with school activities. Some great teachers are there so one can get a good education if they want it but don't seek out this school. It's not worth it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
Recently we had a mjor shooting hoax on Leap year, and although many did not show up, although the ones who did were comforted by the authority of the teachers, not the adminstration or school board. The teachers were able to calmly conduct a class, and ease any rumors. The school is excellent!~!!
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Posted by a student on 03/07/08
I have 3 children, after the reditricting, the second 2 were sent to Landstown. I was at first reluctant, but in the 3rd year of being at this school, I am very happy. My kids have a diverse group of friends, are involved with extra curricular activities and yes SPORTS. I feel the teachers are as good
... Read more as if not better than other beach schools. My kids are thriving and happy. Believe me when I tell you that the 'good ol boy' system is not part of this school that exists in some other beach schools! For that I am happy.:) Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
In response to the February 18th review, I would venture to say that this review was made by a misgruntled student posing to be an angry parent. The majority of the teacher are obiviously happy in the work environment at Landstown. Whether they are lead by the spirt of the Lord or just plain concern
... Read more for our country's future, they are doing what needs to be done to set the children up for success. I've notice a big difference in my daughters maturity level since joining this school. She has never had trouble with her grades, but this year she seems to have more purpose. I appreciate that and I vote we make sure the teachers get a handsome raise at Landstowne for their continued success. Read less
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Virginia Beach schools — Landstown High School is located at 2001 Concert Dr, Virginia Beach VA 23456. 2001 Concert Dr is in the 23456 ZIP code in Virginia Beach, VA The school district for Landstown High School is the Virginia Beach City Public Sd. Landstown High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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