Fraser High School

34270 Garfield Road

School District

Fraser Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 22, 2020

The nice thing about this school is that there are some choices in classes and there are a few teachers and staff members who really are great. I really don't like to say such negative things, and I don't like putting my frustration on display, but my experience at this school was extremely disappointing. This school has to change its ways. It also did not help me prepare me for college because a lot of the information about school visits and important events was distributed during seminar, but my seminar teacher almost never passed these things on to me or the one other senior in our group. So much of the experience in this high school is based on teacher and staff biases, which always leans toward the more privileged and "popular" students. I really hope the school board sees this and makes appropriate changes so that others will not leave this school hating the last four years of their lives.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2019

Two. Needs improvement. A lot of teachers will not respond to emails or return phone calls. They don't deal with problems. They are constantly stating, "the board has control over that" or "I don't know, you will have to speak with someone else about that." They need to stop giving homework and projects over breaks. The kids get no down time. Very stressful. Do you see the teachers working over breaks?
Submitted by student on October 10, 2019

I've been bullied quite a bit for how I look, what I wear, what I like, what type of phone I have, how much money I have, and what sports I play.
Submitted by student on January 27, 2018

I am currently a Sophomore at Fraser high school, and frankly, this school system and the way the faculty deals with problems is completely wrong. Our new system is the "competency system" which means that throughout the year you have competency tests that make you fail the class if you fail one tes, even if you have a 100% in the class. Although you're given many chances to retake them, the stress this can put on its students is enormous and i have met and am friends with several students who have legitimate problems with depression and anxiety because of the system. Alot of the counsellors and staff do nothing to help you, and for students who just naturally aren't good at test taking, good luck. I have several friends who are just not good at taking tests, and theres nothing they can do about it, and in a system thats completely based around test taking it pretty much sets them up for failure. In short, the Fraser staff and system are completely unprofessional and set many students up for failure.
Submitted by student on November 18, 2015

I have gone to fraser public schools for 11 years and their are many great things about the school. Their are many great students and some great teachers. Unfortunately the majority of the staff here at fraser is completely unproffesional and a joke. Most teacher are good and do what a teacher should be doing but the administration is exceptionally terrble. The principles are a joke to many students and their is no disipline. I love fraser highschool but the administration should all be fired and more people should know about how the building is run
Submitted by student on October 22, 2013

I am disappointed only in the poor reviews written by others. I am a Fraser graduate who is now attending one of the best engineering schools out there. I went through the Fraser Public Schooling system since the first grade, and it was a great school in every aspect. I graduated well prepared for college. The teachers at this school all care about the success of their students, whether they want to believe it or not. I used to doubt Fraser, but know that I have graduated I can see how lucky I really was to get to attend a school that cares so much for there students.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2013

The entire district is unprofessional. I agree with the below post. As a community of parents we have raised great kids who are not in a supportive environment. The district has a fabulous public relations team (award winning) who want to keep the advertisements saying they are great to fill the seats of students from neighboring communities (school of choice) because the kids who live in Fraser are choosing to NOT attend and go to a better school elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

This school is managed unprofessionally. The only reason this school does well is because the students are good..not because of the teachers. The Teachers and faculty do not work well with children that have a disabilities or any kind of health management routine. Teachers and staff are unwilling to work with parents on anything. It is there way or high way. There are no teachers plan or syllabus created with the classes. They do not have regular recess hours and suddenly decide when kids go on Recess. There is no routine or structure in this school which is very detrimental to a preschooler learning routine. They will not be prepared for kindergarten from this school. If you are only looking for a babysitter that is close to where you live, then this is right for you. If you are looking for a structured environment - for your kids to learn what it is like to be in school , this is NOT the school for you. If the student has a medial routine, they will not follow though with any care or management of the child's well being. There is NO first aide person on staff.
Submitted by student on April 13, 2012

I am a graduating senior of the class of 2012, and I have went to Fraser schools for all of my education. This school--academically-- can be a very great choice; however, it does vary by teacher, as well as the choice of class and a student's effort. The biggest issue I have come across is the lack of consequences or the unfitting consequences given to children who disobey the rules; the issues I have personally been involved with that receive the most unjust punishments include sexual orientation and sexual harassment. This is mostly do to the school's ineffectiveness (even after having been approached several times) to enforce strict policies. The way to solve an issue is to have a parent contact the the child's principle and to have the student write an incident report and turn it into the office. The school rarely will address the issue unless contacted by a parent.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2011

Amazing Staff, amazing students and a great facility. Yes you will hear about drugs cause they address it rather than hide it or sweep it under the rug. The staff cares about each student, and the education you recieve prepares you for the future. Great Arts Program that has left others in the dust. New football coach will only help them acheive their goals.
Submitted by student on May 16, 2011

I am currently a senior here at Fraser and I enjoy the school. Yes I have heard of the school have "drug problems", however I myself have never once seen drugs, seen anyone using drugs, or been asked to use drugs in my 4 years here. So I believe that the students of the parents that say there is a problem, are choosing to hang out with the people that are involved with drugs. The staff here is wonderful! Everyone is nice, friendly, and helpful. There are so many activities to get involved in and it is super easy to make friends. Our performing arts department is one of the best. We have recently added a Performing Arts Career Academy which is designed to further a students education in the performing arts through any subject that they are passionate about. Or are considering a career in. This school and school district are wonderful and I would reccommend it to anyone.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2011

This school has the best of both worlds. It has great academic and after school activities. The students are able to participate in many things from sports to band, flag, and many many other things. The marching band has 225 members and participated in the Thankgiving Day parade in Detroit this year. My daughter is involved in many things and is on the A honor role. This school is a great school for children and for parents also.