Eaton High School

Well first of all it's a small town school so there's a lot of discrimination for kids who actually try to be different. I went to this school and graduated, but I felt discriminated because I wanted to be different. I wanted to get away from sports and get into computer science and engineering, but was bullied. I got into death metal and again bullied for that. Though I didn't let that change me. This school needs to spread diversity and not promote athletics as much as they are doing. They need to celebrate being unique and get away from the small town mindset. Other wise some teachers promote diversity and some teachers are well educated. But otherwise terrible school.

There are so many things wrong with this school. If you don't want to be bullied, if you don't like sports, and if you get stressed out about homework, Eaton is definitely not the school for you. Although it isn't too noticeable at first, a lot of bullying happens behind the doors of this school. If you're not rich, super athletic, and/or popular, you're pretty much guaranteed to get bullied here. The athletics at this school are out of control, and there is virtually no budget balance here. While the athletic department was able to get a grant for $250K to build new bleachers, buying necessary musical equipment for the jazz band, even though it cost under $1000, was considered a "splurge". There is too much homework assigned here, especially on the weekends. The English department here is notorious for assigning three or four assignments every weekend, on top of all other homework assigned by other classes. It makes even the most time-efficient students horribly stressed about school. I wish I had researched schools before automatically defaulting here my freshman year, because if I had, I would most definitely have not gone to this school in the first place.

I transferring my son from Windsor School District 5 years ago with hestitation after many rumors of the overemphasis on sports and how it's a good ole farmboy school. Having graduated Suma Cum Laude myself, I was concerned and thus kept a close watch over the quality of education my son was receiving - and I am SO glad I transferred him! I am impressed with how the coaches keep emphasizing the importance of grades/education over sports. They have a great support system for students with ADD. The teachers and staff are attentive, well-educated, equitable and caring. The counselors and advisors at the high school are consistently supportive, involved and helpful. I'm very pleased with the change!

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