Solon High School

Posted June 3, 2008

Solon High School does not give 'A' students an opportunity to excel. There are not enough AP classes or electives. The school is centered around sports and not scholastic achievement.
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Posted March 6, 2006

It is interesting to read the aforementioned comments regarding academic success at Solon High School. Solon consistently outscores (ITED composites) competing schools in the area and offers its students many opportunities for higher learning. With the option of Advanced Placement courses at the high school, as well as classes to be taken at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood(CC), students are able to adequately foster their intellectual needs. Those who choose not to identify with these programs are also able to foster their education through Solon's outstanding teaching staff. It is apparent that the opportunities for success are well defined. Solon also offers an excellent environment with its extra-curricular activities. Not only are the sporting programs top-notch, the fine-arts programs also compete/function at an amazing level as compared to similar districts. It is easy to say that these programs 'show/prove themselves.' SHS is quality at the highest level!
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Posted December 8, 2005

The solon elementary school is really good, but the quality of education gradually goes down as you get older. In junior high, some of the teachers are excellent, but others don't seem to be interested in teaching. They seem to prefer to coach the school sports teams which seem to be the focus of the school district. Being a motivated student at the school district, I experienced myself as being considered an overachiever. I was very disappointed in the ELP programs. Though they say that they offer a program, it turned out to be run mostly by parents of other ELP students. Certainly, students weren't encouraged to challenge themselves. Upon entering highschool, students are discouraged from taking more advanced classes that most highschools encourage. In some cases, students and parents had to fight with the school district to take the correct level math class. However, the music program is excellent.
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Posted October 28, 2004

I used to teach at Solon High School, but left the district because of many difficulties. The academics were being watered down, the discipline was eroding, and the new administration was difficult to talk to. I was so discouraged; I felt as if a formerly excellent district had become obsessed with public relations and getting good press coverage. Many teachers left for the same reason. Teachers were not encouraged to engage in professional debate; the educational philosophy was handed down from the superintendent. I switched to another district and now teach in a school approximately 6 times the size of Solon High School. The contrast could not be starker - teachers are encouraged to ask questions, the students are expected to master difficult material and there are high standards of discipline. I went from feeling like a harrassed puppet on a string to a competent and valued professional.
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