My daughter LOVES this campus. We're sitting on the beach on Memorial weekend and she tells me she can't wait to go to school Tuesday!? I think she wants to talk with her friends about this weekends activities but still, can't wait to go back to school?? Really? This is our first year at this campus as she transferred early from the Aliante campus. Her grades have been good but she's had to put in some work. Two of her teachers approved her for honors classes but she is struggling in math. I've heard of others having problems with math as well so I'm thinking maybe it's an administrative problem.
I'm embarrassed to write this but knowing is half the battle right? I haven't put in any volunteer hours at all or paid any money. So I owe about $120 in service or money before school ends next week. Glad I have a good job so will be writing a check in my very near future.
The one problem that my daughter complains about is "drama". She said the girls can get really catty. I don't know if she means her group of friends or the girls in general. She's 14 so I'm thinking that this is just normal behavior.
I hope Somerset gets more sports as some kids decided to transfer out for a more traditional high school experience My kid is into equestrian activities. I would suggest even flag football as a team sport as I want her to experience a more traditional team sport to learn teamwork. I think they have soccer and know they have a lacrosse.
She's also in orchestra and the music teacher Mr. Arnold is the shiznit. Listening to the different levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced performances; what he does with each group is notable. The advanced groups are recording worthy. They had a performance last week and they sounded (to me) just as good as some movie soundtracks.
Now remember I'm critiquing middle school with some high school. All schools have problems so if you're looking for shangri-la, keep looking. My goal is to do better as a parent next year and get more involved.