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Catalina High Magnet School
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Parent Reviews (9 reviews)
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Like every other school, Catalina has gone through changes.. In my opinion they are moving in the right direction, new Principle is trying to build stronger classrooms, family and community partnership. They have great security and are constantly trying to improve their facility maintenance and safety standards. In addition the academic and career related studies offered at Catalina are awesome but need to be profiled more. The diversity of students is amazing, especially for as few problems as they have. My issue's with the school is the unbending policy of some Teachers in Core Subjects to fail students, no matter how much support that student has or does not have at home, many of the teachers fail to use or update Agave or send progress reports home (other than what is required); Additionally, the curriculm requirements and academic progression for graduation are confussing...
Catalina is a very excellent school. The enviorment is wonderful for a student's learning. No riots, excellent security, The programs and basically everything else about this school live up to expectations!
There is a serious lack of discipline with the students. Written school and district rules are broken regularly. Administrators seem unwilling to stop such behavior due to their overwhelming belief that all students should be given 'second chances'. Teachers who try to enforce a productive learning environment are unable to do so with no administrative support. In such an environment the only students who do well are those who have intrinsic motivation or parents who are paying very close attention.
Terrible security. Students pick and choose which classes to attend and which to be truant with little to no consequences. Lecture hall classes provide no individualized attention to students who are not yet ready for college, and shouldn't need to be. Too many students, not enough resources.
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