Taunton Alternative High School

This school is permanently closed. I went there from 1961 to 1970. The old days. Strict Catholic school. The nun I had in kindergarten was the same one my dad had in kindergarten,in the same room, and same seat. Nothing lasts forever.

The administration at the school is very cruel to the students. The students are frequently made to sit in silent lunches and they are regularly belittled by the staff. My son’s mental health suffered as a result. Due to the teacher shortage, they hired an unqualified teacher for my son’s classroom. She is in way over her head and breaks down crying regularly in the classroom when she gets overwhelmed. They are way behind the times at this school. Technology and science are significantly lacking. There are no extracurriculars.

My son has been at this school for 3 years. My son has ADHD and an adjustment disorder. My son has been bullied by other kids and teachers for all 3 years. Kids it is verbally and physical. Teachers are clicky will harass continually children that are not perfect little angels. The school does not treat all kids equally. out of 100 employees there are only 4 male employees. I am a single dad and I get no support from the school. Always patronizing me for saying good for you stepping up to take care of your son we don't see that often. Anything that involves my son being bullied is always my sons fault and they pushed family therapy on me even though my son does not issues at home. This was also reinforced by the therapist that came out. Told me the school thought it was a home issue. Principle also made a comment that my son was cutting up leaves and sticks pretending he was having salad and she saiod "Normal"kids don't do that. 22% of kids there can do math and Englis as the state ave is 53%. Avaid this school