Northeast High had its ups and downs. Speaking as a student from the Magnet program, I loved all the teachers and that I had. I feel my learning experience was equal to or even better than some other special admissions programs in the city. However, I didn't have a great experience with the staff. It was very unpleasant having to wear the heavy uniform in the hot building, without exception. Rather than focusing on student comfort, they seemed more focused on uniform policy. Students organized a protest of certain changes to the uniform my senior year in the form of a walkout, and the staff immediately shut it down and threatened to ban students from extracurriculars, sports, and our graduation ceremony. Rather than allowing the students to express themselves, they slammed free speech and threatened students. This led fellow students to feel oppressed and dislike the school more. I disagree with how they run things, but hey, I was just a student myself. I did love the school and what they've done for me, the connections I've made, but it was sad to see students could not advocate for themselves as they'd like.
Everyday I regret sending my daughter to this school. Way back in the day when I was in high school, Northeast was in the top 5 best schools in the city. Not just the Magnet Program but the school as a whole. I get no communication from the school or any of the teachers. Trying to reach any of the counselors or office staff is next to impossible. Constant rotation of substitutes in key classes (English and Math)who teach nothing. I understand that its a challenge to reach this generation. But there has to be some kind of drive and commitment. I feel like I cheated my child sending her to NEHS.
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