Inland Lakes Secondary School
- Public
- INDIAN RIVER, MI
Public School
Inland Lakes Secondary School
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Public
- 6-12
- INDIAN RIVER, MI
- Rating 3.39 out of 5 41 reviews
Inland Lakes Secondary School Reviews
Rating 3.39 out of 5 41 reviews
Going to school there was an okay experience, most of the teachers were pretty good. The main bad thing was that they didn't do anything at all about the bullying that was going on within the school. The curriculum definitely wasn't the best but it was good enough to teach us some things, the principal was a very nice man he had an understanding with the students and knew how to cheer people up and joke around.
This school definitely has its ups and downs, the teaching staff is pretty good but far from perfect. A majority of the teachers are trying to make the work fun to engage their students but not all of them are putting in that extra effort. The school environment isn't the best either, you can't expect the students to be perfect but they show little to no spirit. They're basically being forced to be there and participate. The energy given off by the students isn't the best but we seem to come together during the more important times. I feel Inland Lakes in the mist of this epidemic has handled the whole situation fairly well, even though the circumstances were tough they managed to make it the best out of it. I feel the few special teachers really hold this place together and bring the students the joy they need to make it through there days. In the end I'd rate it an average, if a little more effort went into teaching I would rate much higher.
While I have attended Inland Lakes Schools, I have been fascinated by the teacher involvement distributed towards children. Teachers of Inland Lakes have a way of reaching out towards students, and taking care of their school needs. However, I believe that Inland Lakes Schools lack the information needed towards college readiness. Students attending Inland Lakes struggle to find information based upon applications for colleges, along with applying for scholarships. I am currently a Senior at Inland Lakes High School, and have had complications relating to applying towards applications.
I love that when I moved to this school I was surprised to see it's completely bully free. I wasn't being called mean names on the daily and being bullied for my weight. Now as a sophomore I couldn't ask for a better school. The teachers are so supportive over my dream career and have helped me greatly. I have had alot of opportunities and have made life long friends that I will never forget and a teacher that I will be sad to leave .
As a student of Inland lakes high school I feel like its not too bad. There is room for improvement and the atmosphere isn't the best. The teachers try their hardest but there methods can be flawed. The lack of diversity is due to the small area we live in but I feel the school dosent rely on diversity. The school just seems really underfunded and stuck to only teaching the necessities, we have sports but the coaching isn't where it needs to be for the most part. The students just seem to grind the days away until they can go home and repeat tue process, they don't have much motivation or passion in what they do and that makes it hard to enjoy school.
What I like about inland lakes is that it is very small. I know everyone's faces when I walk down the hall to my classrooms. The teachers are very friendly and are more than willing to help you if you are struggling. I am a cheerleader so a lot of people know my face too. Its very helpful to me to feel safe while learning and become a powerful young woman.
Small town schools can create good people and the teachers were great. Changes are made every year and one that should be done is more after school life education
I like that they like to engage the students in nearly everything from clubs to academics to sports. They are always up to engaging people in things at the school. However, the food is terrible and they could prepare us more for college readiness.
The best part about Inland Lakes Schools are the teachers. This district employees top notch personnel that truly care about students and their progress.
I mean, it was ok
I have made many good friends that I believe will remain my friends after high school. I have discovered my passion for photography and graphic design and have been give the chance to peruse it. however there are many aspects of the school that need to change. Mainly the bias teachers and staff have for the athletic kids and their own children. Many of the staff have "favorites" and they give them special treatment.
There are many teachers here that give more than they have to. They do all they can to give the students the best shot possible. However there are a few teachers that seem to have lost whatever at one time made them good. Some to have fizzled out and are now boring and difficult to understand.
fun atmosphere here. Lots to do and a ot of teachers participate in activities outside of school.
Most teachers seemed to follow the curriculum closely.
Our schedules were made for us and given to us. Trying to change a class on our schedule was close to impossible.
Workload was fine for me, many students thought the homework was outrageous.
I do not remember having a tutor in the school system. I had to find a tutor outside the school.
Popular classes were the fun classes. None were academic.
Our schedules were made for us and given to us. Trying to change a class on our schedule was close to impossible.
Workload was fine for me, many students thought the homework was outrageous.
I do not remember having a tutor in the school system. I had to find a tutor outside the school.
Popular classes were the fun classes. None were academic.
The bullying has always been out of hand at this school. I'm not sure if it's different now because there is a new principal. But I know that in my experience it was "not tolerated" for someone to bully someone else. And it happened multiple times on a daily basis. Kids would go to the office because they were being bullied and nothing would end up happening.
We did not have a school nurse.
The school usually felt safe. Many physical fights. Lots of students disrespecting teachers which was and still is uncomfortable.
We did not have a school nurse.
The school usually felt safe. Many physical fights. Lots of students disrespecting teachers which was and still is uncomfortable.
Most clubs or groups like key club or National Honor Society did not run at their full potential. It wasn't something that students were really committed to. Not showing up, being late, not carrying out a task were things that were not out of the norm.
I spent 13 years at this school and am not sure I would attend again if I had the choice. I enjoyed that it was a smaller school. There were under 100 graduating kids in my class of 2013. The school ran off of athletics. That always seemed to be the most important aspect of our education. Everything revolves around sports. No one would take National Honor society or key club seriously. Favorite experiences were homecoming dances, a select few English classes and having work based learning as an option for 6th hour period. The school has a different principal now, so I am sure things are running much differently and more smoothly. There always seemed to be a double standard between students and teachers. It wasn't always the best environment to learn in.