Clearwood Junior High School

130 Clearwood Drive

School District

St. Tammany Parish
Grade

4-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 06, 2022

So far I am happy with this school. Teachers and faculties have been great with my kids. Whenever I call for something they answer promptly. I just it keeps up with great work, because I still have some kiddos going to that school.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2022

Both daughters went through this school. Complaints are not enough to even mention. Great teachers. My daughters were in honors. Both had intensive lessons that involved deep thinking and extensive writing. All of which I attribute to how well they do now.
Submitted by student on January 20, 2020

I've been through all 5 years offered at this school and it's gone through many changes. My 1st years were enjoyable other than teachers who treated their students poorly(walked out the classroom and never returned, single out students and treat them worse than the others, and overall didn't do much productive work). But after those years, the changes from the school board and the school came too fast for students to handle and these recent 2 years have been miserable for myself and others on the school standpoint. The other students at the school are very understanding of others and don't bother people. I used to say the years at the school have been amazing and it saddened me to think about leaving. But now, it makes me happy to get away from Clearwood. So now, I would rate this school 4/10
Submitted by student on October 03, 2019

2/10 because the students are Ill prepared and the staff all gossips about people
Submitted by student on August 17, 2019

I love my school its cool make it more fun though
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2019

I have no complaints. My son does well and enjoys attending this school. I do feel like he is challenged with his work and that is great.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2016

School is totally disorganized and does not care about the students at all. my child failed and they passed him anyway. i asked them to hold him back because i knew he was not ready. they told m they could not do this. now this year is nothing but problems and all they want to do is punish him.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2015

As many other parents have stated, it is very difficult to get the attention the secretaries. They sit and gossip openly about other students and staff members, while you are waiting to speak to someone. My child has also experienced this also when asking to call home due to illnesses. So many times he has come home angry with me for not caring about him because he assumed that they called me. Plus, the principal seems to care more about his staff and not the welfare of the children. When showing actual evidence of a teacher's mistake, he refused to acknowledge it and still suspended my child. After going to the school board, I was able to get it reversed. There is also a huge lack of communication with the parents, unless your child is one the "golden children". Yes, this school is a good for those group of children who are your typical popular children. So, if your child is not this type then there will be issues.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2015

This school has gone through some ups and downs as far staffing but in the last few years the teachers and administrators have improved immensely. This is one of the best junior highs in Slidell. Lots of parental involvement! Small school with family atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2014

I was there today. The front office staff was clueless. It is very clear that the staff here are not involved with the students. They do not care at all.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

The asst. principal here is lacking any and all social skills.... This woman is disliked by not only her students, but also by her students' parents, co-workers and peers alike. It's a shame because the principal seems to be intimidated by her as well and he really is a nice man, however, the atmosphere generated by this overwhelmingly strong, uncaring personality of the asst principal dominates and has a very negative affect on this facility. Could this be "the rude person" that was supposedly moved from the front office according to another posting? If so, she is unfortunately still there... However, it does seem like retirement is long over due for her.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

I agree with the previous parent about the math teacher, although she will be moved down a grade she still will be attempting to teach our children. She does not grade fairly if she grades your child's paper at all, she is so unorganized that she loses the work fairly regularly then gives you a zero for it. The list can go on and on... Bottom line is this teacher needs to go back to school herself. As far as the administration they need to retire and let someone who is fresh and ready to handle the faculty and students fairly.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2013

Much improvement over the years. The rude person in the office was moved to a new location in the school. Teachers are excellent and very approachable. Sorry to see my last child leave this year. His test scores have improved remarkable with each year. One of the best PTA programs ever!
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2013

I have been a parent off and on for the past 15 years and have seen the school go through many changes. I think the parent/teacher communication has greatly improved. As for the comments regarding the appearance..it is an old school. I believe several awards have been won for cleanest school. We have had some wonderful and supportive teachers through the years
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2013

I have one child that has been attending here for 3 yrs now and another that will be going there next yr. My child has to walk to and from school on a daily basis bc there is no bus route for her bc we live so close to school, but is still a good distance for a walker. She and many others have to walk through the school yard to get to school which most of the time is overgrown with high grass or too wet like a pond on rainy days. I have asked and spoke with the principal on many occasions about getting these kids that walk a sidewalk put through the school yard so they can get to and from school without getting muddy and wet or having to walk through tall grass, but nothing seems to help on getting a sidewalk yet! PLEASE HELP!!!!! concerned parents in northwood