Hinkley High School

it’s a great school to let your kids go to

Someone said this: "The principal brags that the campus is one of the safest in the state. With over 30 fights per year, how can this be true?"I watched a PBS story about Hinkley and I was quite pleased to hear about their restorative justice system they now use in place of zero tolerance. In 2007 there were 264 fights at the school in one school year and if they now average 30 they are obviously doing something very right. Communication, conflict resolution and learning to deal with someone without using your fists is extremely important to being able to function as successful adults.

I think that Hinkley gets a bad rap & a lot of parents are too busy making excuses for their kids to actually see the good in the school. One of my kids graduated from there in 2011 with a double letter in Music and another will be graduating soon with letters & pins in Academics & Basketball. Hinkley has one of the Best IB programs in the state & the coaches are Great, if you give them a chance. I didn't really like the AD at first, but in all honesty, she is just doing her job. Don't hate her because your child isn't being coddled... This is High School, not Head Start!!!

Concerned Parent: I have read your post, and am sorry to hear how disgruntled you are with the Athletics Program here at Hinkley High School. As the Athletic Director, League President and board member of the Colorado Athletic Directors Association, our athletics department follows all rules/ regulations/ policies set forth by CHSAA. If you have any specific concerns that are related to your personal situation with your son/daughter in regards to these policies, please know that my door is open to respectable conversation. Regards, Tristen Rogers Athletic Director