Not a lot of security. No support for students. Bias and too much favoritism. Staffs has no appreciation, no feelings and blind for students that works hard. read more

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Jesse Bethel High School - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Vallejo, California

Don't go to Jesse Bethel high school. All my teachers from over there are freaking, annoying as shit.

At first I thought this was the best high school Vallejo has in it. Now, after having my children there for these last few years Ive learned I was way wrong. In regular classroom setting and in a resources classroom setting, both seem to be as one. From lies to betrayal it doesn't stop. The staff never seem to have much interest in what is best for a student but only for them selves. With the exception of maybe a rare few that actually care about their students. Administration especially. Teachers allow bullying , neglect and mistreatment of students among their classmates. Coaches purposely make it a point to seclude individual players making them feel as though they are not part of the team. (often with other players on the team) (playing favorites). The 'site saftey' they have there are just as bad. They're known to confiscate items caught on students such as marihuana, cigarette vapes, and other types of paraphernalia etc. But what parents and apparently the administration dont know is how they will barter with the students and/or take it for themselves and pocket it for themselves and not say a word to anyone. It starts from the top and trickles downward. The principal is the worst. A dishonest, uncaring, selfish woman who taints all that she touches when it comes to the way her school is ran. She will lie and fraudulently edit documents, hide information and wave her wand and make things disappear in order to cover her own self and the way her school may end up looking to others. As matter of fact it has been proven that she will throw blames on innocent students to cover for her own wrongful mistakes. She could care less about the students at that school. She contradicts all that she says and is the exact opposite of what anyone would ever want to call a High School Principal. I was completely wrong about this school. It is filled with everything wrong when it comes to best interest of students and their lives. If anything its damaging to them solely because of the way it poorly ran. Common sense is something a lot of the staff and most the administration has. Theres no respect or common ground. If I only I had read this from another parent a few years ago. Individual students would not have to be suffering now as they are. True colors of this school needs to be put out there and something needs to happen to stop it from further damaging the children of our future. read more

If I can give a zero rating this school I would definitely do it.. Earlier this morning after I dropped my daughter I saw a two person (male and female)closing the exit gate so I turned around and there's 1 pick up car behind me but instead of turning around he went to the entrance gate and they allowed him to passed thats why I followed and asked them also if They can let me passed but the guy give me a frown/mad look and closed the gate! So rude! the lady told me that I need to turn around, I said you're so unfair! In the first place if it's really closed why they let the other car passed! It's like your not working in a school, you're supposed to be a good example to your students.. JUST SIMPLE ADVISED: YOU SHOULD PUT CLOSED SIGN BEFORE ENTERING THE EXIT DOOR SO NOBODY WONT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN THE GATE AND ENDED UP TURNING AROUND AND THEY WILL NOT WASTE TIME OF OTHER PEOPLE. read more

Let's face it, Vallejo's public school system sucks... hard. I graduated from Bethel in 2003, and my reviews are based on the span of four years before that, however I'm sure not much has changed there. Teachers have a hard time connecting with students, and you can tell most have a frustrated time dealing with an unmotivated bunch. It's common to have at least one, two, a handful.... possibly a class full of students in each one of your classes that desperately need their parents to force feed some adderral down their throats. Students fight all the time, steal from the cafeteria, destroy things, disrupt your classes, do drugs, and things on the hill above the tennis courts that I can't really say on here. There are a few teachers that like to promote their political agenda to students as well. Oh and get used to the false fire alarms. Apparently we're not in enough debt that we have to waste money on expensive fire trucks. Sounds pretty ghetto huh? But you know what? I met a good many people here - many bright, talented, and smart individuals who just lacked the motivation to really push themselves. I found that it is the environment and the group of people that you associated with that really make your time in HS. Truth is that most students have a kind heart here with a tough exterior, however I must say that I still met my fair share of nasties as well. In retrospect though, I had an awesome experience here that humbled me for college. Comparing my attitude to those rich privy hs kiddies in college put things in perspective. I didn't exactly receive the best education though - I would have to thank my parents for tutoring me after hours to get to where I am today. However, it was a blast in HS and cheers to Bethel for that. What? McNally Calculus? Solar Flare!! read more

Jesse Bethel will always be my favorite high school. I still go up there just to visit Ms. G!

Vallejo's school system is by far not the best quality education you can get. But hey, I made it. Now a Registered Nurse, I believe Jesse Bethel helped mold me into the person I am today. I enjoyed the instructors I had and networked to create the best possible future for myself despite their lacking resources. Nowadays I think the school is run with unmotivated teachers, student and security. However, with a strong student body can come a strong spirit. With any public school there will come challenges because most of their budget comes from support of the state. These limitations make it hard for teachers and students to succeed. I have sentimental feelings towards this school and want to believe that it will get better. Some of my favorite teachers here are Ms. Hill (English and Honors English), Mr. Broderson (science), the chemistry teacher (forgot her name). read more

Terrible school. I'm currently a student here and it's my first year here. Only 3 out of my teachers actually teach and I actually learn something from. I don't want to name anyone specifically but my English teacher is so ugh. He forgets that he's a teacher and hardly teaches anything. Our everyday thing is him playing music and us chillin the entire time, which is cool but it's just a waste of time to be there if you ain't gonna teach us shit. Also, I think he has his favorite students. There 3 students in particular that are always sitting at his desk with him (he literally just stays at his desk) and talk about random stuff. He's not responsible or reliable. I guess you could say it's because he's a really young teacher (in his 20's) but as a teacher for need to do your job. Now onto my psychology teacher. Where did I start with her? She claims that her class is so easy and not that much work but she gives us like 3 assignments in one night! You can never ask her simple question cause she ALWAYS responds back with so much attitude as if you're suppose to know the answer to the question. Another thing is she never allows makeup work. Even if you were super sick and couldn't go to school, she accepts nothing which is probably why a lot of people are failing her class. The school it's self is a fucking mess. The "mirrors" in the bathrooms are a piece of metal, there's never any soap in the bathrooms, no seat covers, or toilet paper. The doors hardly even close in the bathroom. Only 1 of the hand dryers work and it hardly drys your hands. In my opinion, the school board needs to come to The his school and find out for themselves what is going on and how bad this schoo is. Did I mention the security? The security guards don't do shit! All they do is sit on their phones or talk on the phone. This one particular big guy, every time I walk by him (he's always sitting in the same spot) is always on the phone. Someone needs to do something about this school ASAP! These students need to learn some respect and need to stop being so rude. Need better staff and better supplies for the students. read more

I feel exactly the same way as the guy above me except I transferred to Bethel after freshman year and from a totally different environment 20 miles south. Everything is exactly the way he described the place to be. c/o '08 read more

Jesse Bethel is suppose to be this "nice" school? DON'T believe the hype!!! Too many of the students have a predatory mindset and unfortunately some staff is suspect. My 15 yr old son was suspended for 3 days after simply trying to defend himself. As a concerned parent I went to the school to voice my questions/concerns to the administrator who suspended him. I left more frustrated and angry then when I arrived! My son had money snatched out of his hand by a fellow student and when he asked for it back, he repeatedly was called b#$&* and shoved. My son responded "Why not pick on somebody your own size?" the student told him that he was his size and again called him b#$%& with another shove. The student then grabbed him with both hands by the front of his shirt and tossed him to the ground, where then my son scuffles back. Campus security and a teacher separate the two. While the student takes off in the direction of the office, my son is placed in a choke hold by the teacher!!! The teacher tells my son "I will CHOKE you out." When he finally releases his arm from around his neck my son is trying to catch his breath while also crying. When my son reaches the office he is told to write a statement of what happen, just as the other student was directed to do. Shortly after writing his statement he is called into the administrators office and asked is there anything else he would like to add to his statement. Then he proceeds to tell him he is suspended for 3 days. When I visited the administrator of course I asked about the $ being taken, he said he wasn't aware of any money and neither students mentioned it. Interestingly enough upon reading my son's statement he said the student took his money within the first few sentences!!! The statement also included the names of other students that were witnesses to this confrontation. When I said my son was clearly being bullied and questioned if he contacted these witnesses the administrator goes on to share with me that both boys admitted to fighting and that a teacher seen the incident, therefore there wasn't a need to do so. I asked if this is the same teacher that had my son in a choke hold??? Again, he said he knew nothing about this. At this point I felt that the proper and professional reaction should have been for him to say that he would look into this further due to the information shared and points made. Instead he glared at me from behind his desk and said that he stood on his decision for the suspension. That was my que to exit. But before I did I asked him what he would do if I jumped over the desk and begun beating his ass??? He sat motionless without breaking his glare. So I answered for the both of us..."You would do what was necessary to get me off of you." Yes, I left but I am not gone and this isn't over!!!! read more