Venice Senior High School

Posted October 3, 2009

Venice High School is amazing! I'm in my Sophomore year and I've been there since 9th Grade. There's so many clubs to choose from, the classes are great, and most of the teachers are really nice people. I feel so confident walking around in Venice High, and proud that it's my school. People generally respect others and there's fighting at a minimum.
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Posted May 5, 2009

I must agree with the student who is unhappy with the guidance department and it's lack of organization and follow-thru. My child says they are grumpy and dismissive whenever he goes there for either a problem or direction. They shoo him away, telling him 'they'll call him down' but as of yet, it has not happened. He has been happy with most of his teachers however, finds them interesting and 'not boring'. As mentioned previously, if you have not lived here your whole life the other students pretty much leave you to yourself, not welcoming and very judgmental. He has tried to blend in, make friends, join sports but is basically ignored because he's 'new'. Venice High could be a great campus but it lacks that extra support that some students need. And if you don't excel or make a name for yourself in some sport, well...you're on your own.
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Posted May 2, 2009

This school is great if you're into the physically academic aspect, although not much effort for the students not involved in a sport. I feel many teachers need to either be monitored more often or take extra curriculum courses to freshen up their knowledge, many seem very uninterested. Most students are not friendly around there, and that may be because of the small town feel. Most students only confine themselves to their own kind and very unwelcoming. The guidance department is always unorganized the counselors are very unhelpful and impatient. Not to mention the principal I've seen her around campus maybe 3 times in the 4 years and is unaware on how to formally greet a student, very unapproachable. However, 3/60 Teachers should be recognized for their hard work,dedication and compassion for the students well being and further success.
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Posted April 1, 2009

I am reading the ratings and the comments about the guidance department. I must say that the guidance department has gone out of their way to help my student and other students that I know. I feel that it is a shame that a person would state that the department is less than par, perhaps you should give guidance a try yourself and you will find great counselors. Please also note that some ratings are from years ago and they now have a new department with lots of smiling faces.
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