Terra Linda High School

3.8 is the minimum I would rate this school out of 5, as one of the lucky students who could speak up for themself, some of the time.

This school needs a lot of work and focus in preparing students for colege

I think that any motivated student can do extremely well at this school, and be very prepared for college. There are lots of activities and clubs. It seems the kids who are having a harder time often don't get the help they need to succeed. I do think this school is improving and I would not be surprised if it were an "8" in years to come.

There are a few great teachers, there are a few lazy ones as well who care more about being cool and popular with the students than they do about teaching them This is especially true with some (but certainly not all) of the English and science teachers. But the main problem is that the administration is not strong. The principal is a sweetheart but he seems to be in denial that TL is no longer this pleasant little suburban school--it's changing, and he needs to change in accordance. Too much is allowed at this school--the halls are crowded with wayward students who use their bathroom pass as a pass from the entire class. Tutorial, I understand, is a big hot mess with students roaming around looking for teachers who will admit them so they can "study" with their buds. The principal needs to run a tighter ship and he would do well to study what SRHS has accomplished under the strong leadership of Judith Colton. I am a fan of TL and am rooting for it--I just know this school can do better.