Re: Johnson county schools

Posted by former_student on 5/09/06

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I went to Shawnee Mission South school, it is the best high
school in the district, Shawnee Mission East is also good, SM
West and SM North areb't that great as I've heard in terms of
discipline.
On 11/21/02, Gypsy wrote:
> Gypsy - For the most part, I would highly recommend Johnson
> County schools. The district in Johnson County that I have
> the highest respect for is Olathe, and the district that I
> believe you should stay away from is Blue Valley. First of
> all, I am a former student who grew up in Blue Valley. Also,
> I am about to graduate this semester with a degree in
> secondary education/social studies. Next semester, I will
> pursue a masters degree in behavior disorders. Within the
> next year, I will be applying for temporary certification as
> a behavior disorder teacher in Olathe as I continue to work
> on my masters. Without bias, I can tell you upfront that
> Blue Valley is the most parent run - parent operated school
> district I have ever seen and/or heard of. The district
> completely revolves around politics, not TEACHING. With all
> due respect to you, if this is your thing, then go for it.
> If you would rather see your child in a Johnson County school
> district that heavily involves commitment to
> parent "involvement," meeting the needs of all types of
> students (sped & the norm alike), and is TRULY dedicated to
> TEACHING, then Olathe is your district.
>
> Best of Luck,
> Ros

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Johnson county schools, 10/28/02, by gypsy.
• Re: Johnson county schools, 11/21/02, by Gypsy.
• Re: Johnson county schools, 5/09/06, by former_student.