Dan River High School

100 Dan River Wildcat Circle

School District

Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 21, 2015

The new assistant principle suspended my son off of hear say and said he did an investigation but the only investigation he did was believe the teachers word. I am highly upset in the way my son is automatically accused by the teacher. Some type of stereotype that she is doing constantly and nothing is being done about that. Some kid said a dirty word and she turned around and accused my son. He lost 3 days of school and no chance in making up his work which lowered his grade in the middle of him trying so hard. Again last week the same teacher accused my son of something another student did and she called him out and the student that did it even told the teacher he did it and she didn't say anything to him. My son has not been the best straight A student. However, it has been no conduct or behavior issue that should cause this lady/teacher to continue to harass my son. I'm getting fed up. I went to the school board over a similar issue with selective favoritism involved and nothing was done. Resulting in final say of the individual faculty member at the school. I believe that instead of accusing a child, and down right suspending them, a full investigation should take place. This is wrong. I don't like how my sons grades are affected by someone's accusations. I intend to go further and ask for a teacher parent conference. All I can do is be my sons mother. I am his biggest critic yet his biggest advocate. I will not allow this to continue. I am please with a lot of things with this school but in return this has got to stop!
Submitted by student on April 17, 2010

I am a student at Dan River High School and I believe the students are the ones that know best how wonderful our school is. Since the renovations have started, the school looks a thousand times better, I can't wait to see the school when its completed. The teachers at Dan River genuinely care about us students and want us to succeed in everything we do. The administration this year had improved greatly, I especially like thier level of involvement. This year has been the best yet since I have been attending Dan River and I know it will only continue to improve in years to come. Go Wildcats!