I hope the staff and students at Appleton East realize what a special school they have here…read more Although I was never lucky enough to be raised in Appleton so I could attend this school, I was lucky enough to complete observation hours and student teaching here. Even though I can't offer a student perspective, I can still sing the praises of this school. What makes this school SO incredible is the sense of community. Everyone at East is proud to be a Patriot and everyone supports each other. For example, there are often different groups (sports teams, clubs, etc) who raise money for a certain charitable cause by selling t-shirts. Without fail, both staff and students will not fail to support that charitable cause by purchasing shirts. Solidarity is a word that comes to mind when I think of Appleton East. Everyone stands together and supports each other. If there is a problem, then it will not go ignored. For example, there have been meetings open to everyone to discuss bullying and there was a Words Hurt campaign where all students got involved. A very helpful way that teachers have gotten to know students better is through advisory classes where students are able to meet with the same advisory class and teacher two mornings a week for all four years. That is really a special thing and shows that the school prioritizes the student. Through advisory, students get another resource and advocate in their advisory teacher. One thing that makes East stick out a lot to me is how the school embraces technology. Every morning, students read news announcements, which is televised and broadcast to every classroom in the school. The kids do a great job with it, and it's an excellent tool for establishing a morning routine. Sometimes there are even commercials for different events, which are also student-created. Overall, it's clear that Appleton East High School is a special place where teachers truly care about their students not only in terms of their formal education, but also in terms of their entire being. Go Patriots!

teachers meh and a certain civics teacher ruins it and some rules are silly and the rooms are…read moreplain and grey. and the lights give you a headache

The food, as well as the school, are sometimes mid and sometimes the best…read more Arriving here in early august of last year I was hesitant, traumatized by the rather repelling choices of food in middle school. But here I am. Alive and well in April of 2023. Some of the food here at west is the most repelling you've ever had, mystery meats on what seems like off-brand fake rice. Milk that doesn't seem trustable. But there's another side to the food, the best you've ever had. (There's no in between). I'll start with the nachos. They are the thing that has so many varieties that nobody expects. Some of these being taco salad, just simply add taco sauce to it and mix it all up. Or just eat them traditionally. It goes crazy on a Monday either way. But don't ruin it and eat it every day of the week. Then it tastes bland and gets old fast. Secondly, the daily "special" area. The food here is where you have to be careful. Inconsistent and most of the time, rather mid, the food here is a force to be reckoned with. Most of the questionable food is served here, make sure to avoid anything on rice or what looks like rice, usually the "rice" sucks the moisture out of it and it is dry. But make sure to visit when they serve stuff such as the Buffalo chicken, burger bar and fries , or also the mac and cheese . Third, the chicken sandwiches and the "pizzas". The chicken sandwiches are a very reliable and solid food choice if you want, especially the spicy ones. Same with the burgers. But When the Nashville hot chicken sandwiches are out, go straight for them, they are better than chick fil'a and are fire . But avoid pizza imo. Some people swear by the school pizza, but I think it sucks personally. It is fr mid and not that good. Lastly, the sub bar and ice cream (). The sub bar is straight heat and never misses, with the realest food of all and straight fire choices, you can't go wrong with it. The school also sells ice cream for $1.50. It is the best snack out of any school food sold and is fresh, creamy, and I love it. The only way to truly describe it is S teir

I saw a kid choke on a piece of bread once. That's really all I remember…read more It was kind of annoying because they wouldn't shut up whilst I tried communicating with my friends. It was suuuuch a bug deal, oh, so now that you're chocking you're soooo special?

WOW, the 1-star review is bewildering. They must have reviewed a different school accidentally…read more (Hey, that happens.) Three of my kids graduated from St. Peter. The teachers' love for EVERY student is so evident and heart-warming. No favorites, just love for all. The school remained open for in-person schooling even during the pandemic. They employed extensive, expensive, tireless safety measures -- because they love everyone. Teachers and staff volunteered countless extra hours to keep families safe while offering in-person classes -- something essential for education! Bottom line: Your child's education is WAY too important to entrust to an internet opinion poll. Schedule an in-person visit today and talk to the principal and staff so you can make your own decision. It's just an hour of your life -- a small investment to make a super important decision for you child!

If your child isn't "popular", they won't be treated the same as the "it" kids by their teachers…read more It's evident which students the teachers favor and in a school where they practically shout "practice what you're preached", they're exponentially hypocritical. Parents, if your child isn't a favorite, you can expect to be looked down upon as well. If your child has a question about something they were taught (and they're aren't already afraid to ask a question through no fault of their own) there's a good chance they'll be yelled at. Everyone learns differently; there's more than one way to explain a concept. My child shouldn't be penalized and criticized and feel stupid for asking a question because they learn/understand differently. I shouldn't have to repeatedly explain a lesson or go over a concept because my child's teacher doesn't effectively explain it. My child may not understand something right away and that's fine, but when I have to go over lessons every school night until they understand it, it's not my child. There's a tremendously unnecessary emphasis on sports. Plain and simple. Plus, there's a coach that swears in front of the players. It's grade school, not the world championship. They don't do anything about bullying. My child had an unfortunate experience with some kids and they always say you should tell a teacher... If you want nothing done, tell a teacher. The issue was never resolved and the bullying continued for months. If there's an issue with a teacher specifically, it's hard to voice your concern seeing as there's a lot of husband/wife teachers. That's why, for example, the principal's wife gets away with being a bad educator. If you want your child to be miserable and be surrounded by liars, hypocrites, and kids who are more fake than processed food, send them here. The best decision I made was taking my child out of there. I know many parents who feel the same way; it's a toxic place. After seeing my child dramatically improve intellectually and actually learn something, they were excited about school. They became more confident in their abilities and made great friends. They felt comfortable asking for help and they were shown what they did wrong instead of basically being told they're dumb. For the sake of your child's mental and spiritual health, please do your research and find a school that's worth your money.

Terrible staff, the crossing guard decided he would just impede traffic so he could talk to his…read morebuddy the bus driver sitting at a green light with his door open talking to his friend absolutely ridiculous.

Can't say enough good things about Fox Valley Christian Academy. We love this school and the…read morefantastic teachers. Our children are developing both intellectually and spiritually. We could not be happier about our choice of school!