I entered Holy Name during my freshman year cause I heard so many "good qualities" about the school. The first few months were alright. I made friends, my grades were stable. During my pass school years I've struggled with my grades, always trying to keep them to at least a B or C+. Things then lead to a downfall. Due to family history of endometriosis on my mother's side, sometimes I would have to leave school early or stay home. It didn't go unoticed with the faculty. I was told if I kept missing days or coming in late I would get a detention. Not wanting any problems, I would mostly go about my day, sucking up and baring with the pain I constantly felt. Things did not get better. Sure I passed but by the skin of my teeth. Sophomore year was brutal, chaotic, tiring. Though I knew my way around the building I still felt lost. A few students had been causing problems. But that's at any highschool right? As months went my grades were slipping. How? I did everything right. Turns out some of my teachers were failing me on purpose, not caring if it was the right answer or not, it wasn't what they wanted. The guidance counselor was "fun". They noticed I was failing behind and having some trouble at home with a family matter and what do they do? They call DCF and try to take me away! How dare they?! We were told on the first day we started school that we would always be safe, taken care of and that we could put our trust into everyone there. That was a lie! My grades kept going down, almost to an F, I kept missing days, I was suffering anxiety attacks that made my endometriosis worse. One day I couldn't take it anymore. I ran from the lunchroom to the girls bathroom and cried my eyes out, calling my mother to come and get me out of that school. I almost went to the hospital that night. Having a problem with asthma, the hyperventilating from my anxiety attack made it feel like my lungs stopped working. DCF still wouldn't leave me alone for a whole year and more till they finally gave up when my voice was heard. They asked me strange questions like if I was abused or if I was happy in my home. Apparently I found out Holy Name had a hand in that too, giving false information to them and making it seem like I was being neglected. When I tried to leave, to go on to being homeschooled, the school filed a 51A. But I had the right to leave if I wanted to, I finished my second semester. So to sum this up, the teachers, not all but a good handful, are mean, two-faced, etc., the guidance counselors are a cover up, a lie that gives false hope, the system there is all screw up, and to top it off the meals they served were always either left overs or just cold and soggy. So many of my fellow classmates and schoolmates won't or cannot speak up about how they were treated. But hopefully my words here will be heard and parents will think cautiously before sending their kids here. And to all those who agree with me, I hope my words grant you a piece of mind.
This year is my LAST year at holy name. I’ve had some certain teachers, won’t say names, who genuinely dislike me with no good reason, and they make that very clear. Although many teachers in this school are all about playing favorites, there were a few great teachers who got me through my time here. 1st one is mrs Y___. She’s a genuinely sweet, caring person and I would go to her with a problem any day over the guidance counselor. Sadly, I don’t see her around often enough to talk. So, theres another teacher who I talk to instead, mrs F____. Though she is new here, she is by far one of my favorites. She’s funny, down to earth, and a good listener. Other than that I haven’t really had any very good teachers. Now on to the rules.. there was an incident where they tried to send me home after being late about three or four times. I think it would be reasonable to get a detention but to send me home is ridiculous because the school cost over $8000 per yer. This school says they know everything that’s going on and they say they’re putting a stop to all the bullying when they’re focused on little things and not the bigger issues going on. There are things I disagree with in the handbook and there’s nothing I can do about it because I was forced to sign off even if I disagree. I constantly hear that you are loved at school home and by God but this school definitely does not make me feel loved. I feel personally targeted by many of the teachers at that school, some of the other students make me feel out of place. All the school cares about is money they don’t care about each individual student like they claim to. This school is too prideful when all they provide is a mediocre education and lots of stress.
I heard da is a good skool
Gr8est school ever
Last year was my first year here. You really are loved here if you’re a good student and kid. Overall wonderful people and staff. I like most of the teachers except for some specific teachers
Holy Name, where you are "loved at home, loved at school, and loved by God".......
I've heard that line so many times it's become a recordplayer.
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