Dillard High School

Ok so heres the deal I went here for grades 1-5, I'm about to start 7th grade but I was at the top of my class in 6th grade, because of this school and the caring staff I'm one of the smartest people in my grade. I can say so much about this school most of them being good, but there are some flaws. I'll start with the good, My FSA scores were always high {4 on math 5 on reading} I've never once failed an important test, and the staff is amazing for the most part but some do play favorites, I had an amazing teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade {yes the same teacher, no I didnt stay back} she loved us so much and she played a big part in who I am today she even still keeps in touch with me and several of my friends to help us out but its not just her the, its the principals, the conselours, and even the lunch ladies. I even had the opportunity to be on the morning anouncments from grades 3-5 and that also helped me a lot with confidence, speaking, and finding out what I wanted to do with my life. Theres so much more to talk about with this school I made some really amazing friends, and although bullying does happen its rare and we all stand up for each other. The school is located in a dangerous area so there are many code reds and stuff but nothing serious ever rlly happens and you get used to it, also thats not a flaw of the school its a flaw of the NEIGHBORHOOD/AREA the school is in. Also I'm not just smart all of the people I know from here has never failed the FSA snd the lowest final grade theyve gotten was a C or F AT WORST cuz they were bad. Also I cant rlly speak on the special education. Another thing they have pretty good aftercares and in school programs. If you take anything away from this very long review take this its an amazing school and I couldnt have asked God for a better one.

When I initially put my son In this school I did it because it was hyped about being the only A school in the area and in my sons district. I want to start by saying the principal Nikia started off as what seemed to be a very involved, understanding, and willing person to ensure that your child succeeds. That changed when I realized her reputation or her friendships with the teachers were more important to her. She allows the guidance counselor to do absolutely nothing. Complete bare minimum don't even expect a call or email back from him. She allows her teachers to be and act very aggressive to the parents even when not being met with aggression, she will walk out of any meeting when it gets tough with any excuse which sure shows her intent and urgency to help the situation. My son had a teacher throw his math test on the ground because he failed it and when addressed she admitted to it and confirmed that she actually did it to all of the students that failed that day. I see now that this school is a 3/10 and I absolutely know why. They do any and everything to keep that funding going including not assisting kids that really needed it instead pushing them out so that it wouldn't affect their numbers or funding. But now look. God sits high and looks so low. even as low as this school and its employees. This school will mentally and emotionally damage your children. PLEASE BEWARE!! you will have a lot of pieces to pick up. Very sad

I've had some bad experiences,but it's not with the teachers. It was more with the students. I've witnessed bullying between the students. My son was a new student of 3 months. And he was threatened to be maced, jumped after school. But me being a caring mother I made sure I was there everyday after school. The staff tries, but some of the kids are rude, disrespectful, and disruptive. The school needs more control of the students. Cause the kids make the school look bad. If they only go to school to learn they'll be fine. But Larkdale.is the best.

The principle Ms. Proctor has this non chalent attitude when talking to you. She is very rude and seems not to care about the students. Please replace this principle with some who cares for our children we need get her out of this school asap!

After being there for 3 months and then leaving it is easy to see why this school used to be at a F grade. Staff members are not friendly if you don't look like them and the students are super disrespectful. Administrators want things their way and only their way. If you do something they don't like you're at fault at all times and never them. They also play favorites. I found that it was not a welcoming environment. Do not work there. It will make you miserable.

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