Islands High School Reviews

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When I came to Islands, I had thought I wouldnt thrive here as a student, and that I wouldnt like the school at all… But when I started high school, I actually wouldnt want to have gone anywhere else for high school. The environment, the people… everything grew on me. I met some of my best friends there and I have learned so much academically, and this school has helped me grow as a person. All of the teachers and coaches do their best to challenge you and make you a better student, student athlete and a better person overall. There are many opportunities at Islands through the programs they offer. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Islands High School, and I feel that I have been set on a path to succeed in the future.

Attending Islands High School was the best decision I ever made. I needed to be at a place where I could grow, be challenged, feel safe, and genuinely happy to be there. I believe Islands does a great job of providing multiple clubs, organizations, athletics, and career pathways to any and all audiences. The atmosphere of the school makes you feel right at home. Being there for 4 years allowed me to be exposed to new interests that wouldn't have been possible anywhere else. I truly believe I have grown as both a student and upcoming adult. I would love to see the school itself fully renovated to fit where it is now versus when it opened in 2010. Overall, I learned many valuable lessons about myself, life, and how to be a successful student athlete.

My experience at Islands High School has been mixed with good and bad. I have made lifelong friends as well as learning and succeeded to further my education at the college level. Although a select few of the teachers I have encountered were not very good, I have manage to overcome those obstacles to achieve my academic best.

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selfish teachers and also stupid teachers who couldn't tell when they're entire class was high, made alot of memories but the kids basically ran that school when I was there and it was honestly hilarious teachers trying to fake teach so they can get a check.

Islands High school was had a good set of teachers that helped me personally learn outside of the conventional ways and many programs that were very hands on. These included the vet lab and the animals and getting out of the school for research. But like most schools there were teachers that just did't help and administrators that were overloaded to help me fully. But you could tell they cared they would show that they did and put in the work. The athletics could use major improvements, funding, coaching, and systems. Just as well the students are just as much to blame for some of the issues. The wide variety of students lead to bits of chaos, including athletes.

I have gone to Islands for all four years of high school. I am graduating this year as the salutatorian of my class. There is no doubt that I have had some wonderful times here, but I believe there is much fault in the administration. I constantly had to deal with counselors and other administration that doubted my academic abilities. There is definitely a poor sense of priority; focusing more on "advisement circles" than making sure that students have the proper classes they need. Many teachers at Islands are wonderful, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be taught by them. There are others, though, that care more about the class rank of their students. I personally had a teacher, whose program I was not in, share my grades, class rank, and course list with their students without my permission. I understand that a lot of what goes on inside of the school is up to the school system as a whole, but there are many faults in Islands that can be dealt with within the school.

From cockroaches in the bathrooms to the teachers who were selfish, the school was a pit of low success and sadness. A lot of resentment lives in that school and it shows when the staff never try to meet the students needs.

Islands highschool has been great to me so far! It’s a well educated school with nice teachers that care about every individual student. Although times have changed due to the epidemic and Corona Virus, the teachers tried their best to teach well even through these hardships.

Islands High School is one of the best public high schools in Chatham County. The teachers are amazing and the administrative staff is even better. Principal Butler strives to make every day at Islands exciting and productive. He has a vision and the teachers make that possible with their classes and clubs and teams! I am a theatre nerd and the Theatre teacher, Ms. Carbo, is truly amazing! Whenever someone has a problem, staff or student, there is always someone to help you out!

Most of the teachers are nice and helpful when you ask for it. The academics are good and there are AP classes available. The building itself is way to small to hold that many high school students. It needs to be bigger. The sports teams are overall good, but getting onto those teams is hard. A lot of the athletes went to the middle school across the street and had a place on the team already. If you came from a different middle school or transferred, then getting on sports teams is hard, the coaches are biased already. One of the things I really liked is that they offer Work Based Learning, which means that you can work instead of taking classes. That asp offer Dual Enrollment classes.

I have really enjoyed my experience at Islands High School. I am in the Scientific Research program that they offer (they also offer a Vet program that is also very good) and I think the experience was very beneficial and taught me a lot about research and scientific procedures. I have loved all of the teachers that I have had and feel like I had a positive experience at Islands.

My senior was virtual due to COVID pandemic. I prefer to be in-person. I learn better with teacher instructions.

Islands High School is great! It is a nice place to grow. The facilities, teachers, and educational opportunities are awesome. Friendships are made and kept for life. Finally, the school spirit is something that describes the school, and all sharks wait for them to come.

This school is very diverse and offers many different programs fit for everyone. The main features are the scientific research program and the veterinary science program. They both help get on track for a specific career pathway that some students need. This school also has various amounts of sports that everyone can engage in.

I went to Islands all 4 years of high school and graduated in 2020. It was a rough year for us seniors since we had a lot of things cancelled, but it was a good experience. I met a lot of nice people, and there was no bullying.

This school is special. It offers many AP courses and has 2 speciality programs. The school also have a wild range of sports. From volleyball to soccer. The teachers are also helpful and caring.

It is a very inclusive and diverse school. The FFA program is very intuitive and fun to be apart of. Lots of different classes to take. Teachers are nice and respectful.

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Islands high school has an excellent learning environment. This school offers many AP courses as well as specialty programs like the vet program and the research program. The teachers there are all unique and have a unique way of teaching students.

Overall a good experience, but the culture of the school by the Athletic Coach's has much to be desired!

I enjoyed my time I spent at school. I learned many things and meet great people. I spent most of my time in music classes and I enjoyed it very much.

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