Research Loy Norrix High School public Schools in Portage, Michigan

“As a senior at Loy Norrix High School I would have to say the future of this school is looking brighter. This has and always will be a safe school. The teachers are okay, its easy to tell which teachers will be helpful for each students learning form. The extra curricular activities are getting better. The new principal Mr. Edwards is the star that this school has needed for a while, he has made dicipline tighter and as a student I am glad he came.”

“Loy Norrix used to be an excellent school. My older son had a wonderful experience there, but the climate has changed dramatically over the past 4 years. The halls are unsafe, students are allowed to wander with no intention of going to class. The safety of students is not a priority of administration as they look the other way for the most chronic offenderse. With the implementation of the Promise, free tuition for all graduates, there seems to be a decrease in accountability and enforcement. There appears to be a overriding mood of families will stay for the promise of college tuition and discipline can become secondary to the politics.”

“I believe the biggest problem with Norrix is that not enough parents get involved with their children s lives. As a recent former student I never once felt threatened or unsafe. The diversity has had an amazing impact on my life. I would never think twice about sending my child or anyone else to this school. Norrix gave me many opportunities to grow and learn. I am thankful for my experience.”

“This is a very simple concept to understand, High school to many students, is like a second home. A place to learn and a place to visit. How can parents expect the best from the staff, from their own children, when their involvement is minimal. Parents, if you expect more, give more...more of your time to your childern and to the school. Show that you care and show some school spirit! Problems need to be fixed at home, on the street,not in the school environment. loy Norrix is a great school,parents and students just need to start believing.”

“My daughter has been a student at Loy Norrix the past four years. She has found numerous activities to her liking including teachers who have guided and opened they way for a career she is considering. She, her mom and I are aware of the challenges at Loy Norrix yet were I to do this again I would choose Norrix as the school for her. I don't feel this is an unsafe atmosphere yet one of real world challenges for staff and students.”

“Police officer stationed in school building is necessary to hallway safety. School superintendent is intolerant of suspensions, has tried to distance herself from problem. School has fine theatre and music curriculum but is an unsafe learning environment.”

“The teachers at this school are of the best I've seen. The major problems from what I gather are unusually large class sizes, a lack of supplies, and a lack of parent involvement! You cant expect a school to run smoothly when a majority of the parents expect the school to raise their kids.”

“Despite the negative public criticism i've been seeing lately about Loy Norrix, I still believe its a good place for kids to go to school. we also have a great robust diversity of after school clubs, an uncommonly healthy and renound arts program, and many wonderful and talented students (very high college turnout of LN graduates, etc.). Sure, we're going through some rough times. But 'yo, you gotta keep up your reps' just does not paint the whole picture.”

“My daughter is currently a Junior at Loy Norrix and she constantly complains about how rude her teachers are. There are only 4 or 5 good teachers who respect their students at the school. Students don't have any freedom and they are constantly under watch. There are not enough teachers in the school for each child to get the help that they need. I think that you should really think twice before enrolling your child at Loy Norrix. If my daughter could go to a different school then I would send her to one.”

“My student is a senior this is her last year and I have had only a few problems and that was with her schedule. When I meet with teachers they have all seemed very nice and had time to talk about anything and answer any questions. The teachers at Loy Norrix are great.”