Sequoia Middle School

(In the time I am writing this, I am currently a 7th Grade Sequoia student)Pros of school:- Discover Program is great- Contrary to popular belief, this school is not racist (or discriminatory) in any way- Regular and Discover teachers are generally good at their job- The vast majority of teachers are fair and just (few exceptions)Cons of school:- Limited technology usage; phones are banned during school hours; laptops and chromebooks are outdated and have limited functionality; outdated software;- No proper electives (without applications)/ little effort put into non-applicant "electives"- Principal won't change her viewpoints; caused many unfair blanket bans (for privacy reasons, her name will not be mentioned)

Both of my kids loved Sequoia. The teachers are well-educated in their subjects and they care about kids. The principal is innovative and the curriculum is engaging. The campus itself looks a little dated but inside the classrooms each student has a computer and there are many enrichment programs for all the different student interests. The diverse population mirrors the real world so the kids make friends with people from different cultures. The block schedule also gets them ready for the schedule at NPHS.

In all this school is bad the only part your Kids will like is his or her friends also this school is racist and some students are and only punshiment is in school detention and Detention

Teachers and staff are good, courteous and nice. Unfortunately it is filled with unruly children, indiscipline, rudeness, bullying, disrespectfulness.... I think the Principal needs to take a stronger stance and bring discipline in to the children. I am literally scared of sending my child to school.